Cost of Living in Hastings
South East
Town
East Sussex, EnglandPopulation: 92,000
Average House Price
£371.4k
+28% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,390
-2% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,445/mo
+20% 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 Hastings
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£371,420
Detached£578,200
Semi-detached£367,500
Terraced£308,700
Flat / Apartment£230,300
House prices in Hastings have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Hastings
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 Hastings
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Hastings each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,445 |
| 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 | £2,514 |
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 Hastings
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 Hastings
- What is the average house price in Hastings?
- The average house price in Hastings is £371,420, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £578,200, while flats and apartments average £230,300. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Hastings?
- The median annual salary in Hastings 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 Hastings?
- Average monthly rent in Hastings is £1,445 per month. Rents have increased by +5.5% over the past year.
- Is Hastings an affordable place to live?
- Hastings 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 £1,445, while the median annual salary is £38,390 (approximately £3,199 per month before tax).
- How does Hastings compare to London?
- The average house price in Hastings is £371,420, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Hastings costs around 67% of London prices, making it £179,580 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,445 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Hastings?
- House prices in Hastings are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £371,420 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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