Cost of Living in Great Yarmouth
East of England
Town
Norfolk, EnglandPopulation: 39,000
Average House Price
£297.4k
+3% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£40,870
+5% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,395/mo
+16% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,300Band D / yr
Energy£153/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£35.00/ mo
Bus Pass£74.09/ mo
House Prices in Great Yarmouth
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£297,440
Detached£444,400
Semi-detached£294,800
Terraced£246,400
Flat / Apartment£176,000
House prices in Great Yarmouth have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Great Yarmouth
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£40,870
Mean£46,453
Median hourly rate£19.72/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£28,016
Upper quartile (75th)£55,105
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+4.7%
£1,831 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Great Yarmouth
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Great Yarmouth each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,395 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £192 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £153 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £35.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £191 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £286 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £156 |
| Estimated Total | £2,445 |
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 Great Yarmouth
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£74.09
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.47
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£191
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Great Yarmouth
- What is the average house price in Great Yarmouth?
- The average house price in Great Yarmouth is £297,440, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £444,400, while flats and apartments average £176,000. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Great Yarmouth?
- The median annual salary in Great Yarmouth is £40,870, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,831 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £28,016 (lower quartile) to £55,105 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Great Yarmouth?
- Average monthly rent in Great Yarmouth is £1,395 per month. Rents have increased by +3.8% over the past year.
- Is Great Yarmouth an affordable place to live?
- Great Yarmouth 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 £1,395, while the median annual salary is £40,870 (approximately £3,406 per month before tax).
- How does Great Yarmouth compare to London?
- The average house price in Great Yarmouth is £297,440, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Great Yarmouth costs around 54% of London prices, making it £253,560 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,395 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Great Yarmouth?
- House prices in Great Yarmouth are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £297,440 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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