Cost of Living in Farnborough
South East
Town
Hampshire, EnglandPopulation: 58,000
Average House Price
£409.3k
+41% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,390
-2% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,337/mo
+11% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,297Band D / yr
Energy£150/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£35.00/ mo
Bus Pass£77.62/ mo
House Prices in Farnborough
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£409,320
Detached£637,200
Semi-detached£405,000
Terraced£340,200
Flat / Apartment£253,800
House prices in Farnborough have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Farnborough
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,390
Mean£43,524
Median hourly rate£18.46/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,226
Upper quartile (75th)£51,615
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-1.7%
£649 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Farnborough
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Farnborough each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,337 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £191 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £150 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £35.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £201 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £294 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £163 |
| Estimated Total | £2,406 |
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 Farnborough
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£77.62
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.54
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£201
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Farnborough
- What is the average house price in Farnborough?
- The average house price in Farnborough is £409,320, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £637,200, while flats and apartments average £253,800. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Farnborough?
- The median annual salary in Farnborough is £38,390, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £649 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,226 (lower quartile) to £51,615 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Farnborough?
- Average monthly rent in Farnborough is £1,337 per month. Rents have increased by +5.5% over the past year.
- Is Farnborough an affordable place to live?
- Farnborough is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 42% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,337, while the median annual salary is £38,390 (approximately £3,199 per month before tax).
- How does Farnborough compare to London?
- The average house price in Farnborough is £409,320, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Farnborough costs around 74% of London prices, making it £141,680 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,337 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Farnborough?
- House prices in Farnborough are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £409,320 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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