Cost of Living in Grays
East of England
Town
Essex, EnglandPopulation: 78,000
Average House Price
£321.1k
+11% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£35,712
-9% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,331/mo
+11% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,015Band D / yr
Energy£143/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£32.00/ mo
Bus Pass£71.82/ mo
House Prices in Grays
0.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£321,100
Detached£479,750
Semi-detached£318,250
Terraced£266,000
Flat / Apartment£190,000
House prices in Grays have increased by 0.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Grays
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£35,712
Mean£40,590
Median hourly rate£17.23/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£24,480
Upper quartile (75th)£48,150
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-8.5%
£3,327 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Grays
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Grays each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,331 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £168 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £143 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £32.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £186 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £272 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £151 |
| Estimated Total | £2,317 |
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 Grays
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 Grays
- What is the average house price in Grays?
- The average house price in Grays is £321,100, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £479,750, while flats and apartments average £190,000. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Grays?
- The median annual salary in Grays is £35,712, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £3,327 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £24,480 (lower quartile) to £48,150 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Grays?
- Average monthly rent in Grays is £1,331 per month. Rents have increased by +2.8% over the past year.
- Is Grays an affordable place to live?
- Grays is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 45% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,331, while the median annual salary is £35,712 (approximately £2,976 per month before tax).
- How does Grays compare to London?
- The average house price in Grays is £321,100, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Grays costs around 58% of London prices, making it £229,900 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,331 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Grays?
- House prices in Grays are currently rising, with a 0.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £321,100 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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