Cost of Living in Loughborough
East Midlands
Town
Leicestershire, EnglandPopulation: 67,000
Average House Price
£258.6k
-11% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£33,124
-15% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£844/mo
-30% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,182Band D / yr
Energy£147/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£33.00/ mo
Bus Pass£64.28/ mo
House Prices in Loughborough
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£258,640
Detached£402,800
Semi-detached£249,100
Terraced£188,680
Flat / Apartment£143,100
House prices in Loughborough have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Loughborough
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£33,124
Mean£37,310
Median hourly rate£15.88/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£22,568
Upper quartile (75th)£43,680
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-15.2%
£5,915 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Loughborough
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Loughborough each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £844 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £182 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £147 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £33.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £166 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £244 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £135 |
| Estimated Total | £1,786 |
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 Loughborough
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£64.28
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.28
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£166
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Loughborough
- What is the average house price in Loughborough?
- The average house price in Loughborough is £258,640, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £402,800, while flats and apartments average £143,100. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Loughborough?
- The median annual salary in Loughborough is £33,124, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £5,915 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £22,568 (lower quartile) to £43,680 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Loughborough?
- Average monthly rent in Loughborough is £844 per month. Rents have increased by +4.5% over the past year.
- Is Loughborough an affordable place to live?
- Loughborough can be a stretch for those on median earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 31% of the median monthly income, which exceeds the 30% affordability guideline. The average monthly rent is £844, while the median annual salary is £33,124 (approximately £2,760 per month before tax).
- How does Loughborough compare to London?
- The average house price in Loughborough is £258,640, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Loughborough costs around 47% of London prices, making it £292,360 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £844 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Loughborough?
- House prices in Loughborough are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £258,640 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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