Cost of Living in Fleetwood
North West
Town
Lancashire, EnglandPopulation: 26,000
Average House Price
£208.3k
-28% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,309
-2% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£891/mo
-26% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,122Band D / yr
Energy£149/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£33.00/ mo
Bus Pass£65.66/ mo
House Prices in Fleetwood
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£208,320
Detached£364,800
Semi-detached£209,280
Terraced£148,800
Flat / Apartment£134,400
House prices in Fleetwood have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Fleetwood
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,309
Mean£43,127
Median hourly rate£18.28/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,159
Upper quartile (75th)£50,500
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-1.9%
£730 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Fleetwood
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Fleetwood each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £891 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £177 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £149 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £33.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £170 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £254 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £138 |
| Estimated Total | £1,847 |
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 Fleetwood
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£65.66
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.30
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£170
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Fleetwood
- What is the average house price in Fleetwood?
- The average house price in Fleetwood is £208,320, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £364,800, while flats and apartments average £134,400. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Fleetwood?
- The median annual salary in Fleetwood is £38,309, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £730 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,159 (lower quartile) to £50,500 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Fleetwood?
- Average monthly rent in Fleetwood is £891 per month. Rents have increased by +7.2% over the past year.
- Is Fleetwood an affordable place to live?
- Fleetwood is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 28% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £891, while the median annual salary is £38,309 (approximately £3,192 per month before tax).
- How does Fleetwood compare to London?
- The average house price in Fleetwood is £208,320, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Fleetwood costs around 38% of London prices, making it £342,680 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £891 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Fleetwood?
- House prices in Fleetwood are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £208,320 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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