Cost of Living in Ely
East of England
City
Cambridgeshire, EnglandPopulation: 20,000
Average House Price
£287.3k
-1% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£39,680
+2% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,357/mo
+13% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,059Band D / yr
Energy£145/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£32.00/ mo
Bus Pass£71.82/ mo
House Prices in Ely
0.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£287,300
Detached£429,250
Semi-detached£284,750
Terraced£238,000
Flat / Apartment£170,000
House prices in Ely have increased by 0.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Ely
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£39,680
Mean£45,100
Median hourly rate£19.15/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£27,200
Upper quartile (75th)£53,500
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+1.6%
£641 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Ely
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Ely each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,357 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £172 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £145 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £32.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £186 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £278 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £151 |
| Estimated Total | £2,354 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Ely
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£71.82
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.43
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£186
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Ely
- What is the average house price in Ely?
- The average house price in Ely is £287,300, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £429,250, while flats and apartments average £170,000. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Ely?
- The median annual salary in Ely is £39,680, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £641 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £27,200 (lower quartile) to £53,500 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Ely?
- Average monthly rent in Ely is £1,357 per month. Rents have increased by +4.8% over the past year.
- Is Ely an affordable place to live?
- Ely is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 41% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,357, while the median annual salary is £39,680 (approximately £3,307 per month before tax).
- How does Ely compare to London?
- The average house price in Ely is £287,300, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Ely costs around 52% of London prices, making it £263,700 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,357 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Ely?
- House prices in Ely are currently rising, with a 0.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £287,300 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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