Cost of Living in Hatfield
East of England
Town
Hertfordshire, EnglandPopulation: 39,000
Average House Price
£324.5k
+12% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£40,077
+3% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,421/mo
+18% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,343Band D / yr
Energy£154/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£33.00/ mo
Bus Pass£72.58/ mo
House Prices in Hatfield
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£324,480
Detached£484,800
Semi-detached£321,600
Terraced£268,800
Flat / Apartment£192,000
House prices in Hatfield have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Hatfield
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£40,077
Mean£45,551
Median hourly rate£19.34/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£27,472
Upper quartile (75th)£54,035
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+2.7%
£1,038 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Hatfield
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Hatfield each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,421 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £195 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £154 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £33.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £187 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £292 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £153 |
| Estimated Total | £2,472 |
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 Hatfield
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£72.58
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.44
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£187
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Hatfield
- What is the average house price in Hatfield?
- The average house price in Hatfield is £324,480, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £484,800, while flats and apartments average £192,000. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Hatfield?
- The median annual salary in Hatfield is £40,077, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,038 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £27,472 (lower quartile) to £54,035 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Hatfield?
- Average monthly rent in Hatfield is £1,421 per month. Rents have increased by +5.8% over the past year.
- Is Hatfield an affordable place to live?
- Hatfield is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 43% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,421, while the median annual salary is £40,077 (approximately £3,340 per month before tax).
- How does Hatfield compare to London?
- The average house price in Hatfield is £324,480, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Hatfield costs around 59% of London prices, making it £226,520 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,421 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Hatfield?
- House prices in Hatfield are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £324,480 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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