Cost of Living in Mansfield
East Midlands
Town
Nottinghamshire, EnglandPopulation: 110,000
Average House Price
£248.9k
-14% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,948
-0% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£914/mo
-24% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,009Band D / yr
Energy£141/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£39.00/ mo
Bus Pass£68.30/ mo
House Prices in Mansfield
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£248,880
Detached£387,600
Semi-detached£239,700
Terraced£181,560
Flat / Apartment£137,700
House prices in Mansfield have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Mansfield
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,948
Mean£43,870
Median hourly rate£18.67/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,536
Upper quartile (75th)£51,360
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-0.2%
£91.00 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Mansfield
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Mansfield each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £914 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £167 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £141 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £39.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £176 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £244 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £144 |
| Estimated Total | £1,859 |
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 Mansfield
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£68.30
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.36
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£176
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Mansfield
- What is the average house price in Mansfield?
- The average house price in Mansfield is £248,880, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £387,600, while flats and apartments average £137,700. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Mansfield?
- The median annual salary in Mansfield is £38,948, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £91.00 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,536 (lower quartile) to £51,360 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Mansfield?
- Average monthly rent in Mansfield is £914 per month. Rents have increased by +4.5% over the past year.
- Is Mansfield an affordable place to live?
- Mansfield is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 28% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £914, while the median annual salary is £38,948 (approximately £3,246 per month before tax).
- How does Mansfield compare to London?
- The average house price in Mansfield is £248,880, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Mansfield costs around 45% of London prices, making it £302,120 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £914 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Mansfield?
- House prices in Mansfield are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £248,880 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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