Cost of Living in Kendal
North West
Town
Cumbria, EnglandPopulation: 30,000
Average House Price
£234.4k
-19% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£39,068
+0% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£837/mo
-30% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,998Band D / yr
Energy£145/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£35.00/ mo
Bus Pass£67.03/ mo
House Prices in Kendal
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£234,360
Detached£410,400
Semi-detached£235,440
Terraced£167,400
Flat / Apartment£151,200
House prices in Kendal have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Kendal
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£39,068
Mean£43,981
Median hourly rate£18.64/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,677
Upper quartile (75th)£51,500
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+0.1%
£29.00 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Kendal
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Kendal each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £837 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £167 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £145 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £35.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £173 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £259 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £141 |
| Estimated Total | £1,792 |
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 Kendal
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£67.03
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.33
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£173
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Kendal
- What is the average house price in Kendal?
- The average house price in Kendal is £234,360, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £410,400, while flats and apartments average £151,200. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Kendal?
- The median annual salary in Kendal is £39,068, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £29.00 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £26,677 (lower quartile) to £51,500 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Kendal?
- Average monthly rent in Kendal is £837 per month. Rents have increased by +5.2% over the past year.
- Is Kendal an affordable place to live?
- Kendal is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 26% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £837, while the median annual salary is £39,068 (approximately £3,256 per month before tax).
- How does Kendal compare to London?
- The average house price in Kendal is £234,360, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Kendal costs around 43% of London prices, making it £316,640 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £837 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Kendal?
- House prices in Kendal are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £234,360 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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