Cost of Living in Middlesbrough
North East
Town
Population: 143,000
Average House Price
£158.4k
-45% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£32,414
-17% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£713/mo
-41% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,056Band D / yr
Energy£147/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£33.00/ mo
Bus Pass£62.21/ mo
House Prices in Middlesbrough
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£158,400
Detached£286,080
Semi-detached£165,120
Terraced£110,400
Flat / Apartment£100,800
House prices in Middlesbrough have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Middlesbrough
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£32,414
Mean£36,218
Median hourly rate£15.42/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£22,022
Upper quartile (75th)£42,588
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-17.0%
£6,625 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Middlesbrough
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Middlesbrough each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £713 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £171 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £147 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £33.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £161 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £245 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £131 |
| Estimated Total | £1,636 |
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 Middlesbrough
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£62.21
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.24
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£161
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Middlesbrough
- What is the average house price in Middlesbrough?
- The average house price in Middlesbrough is £158,400, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £286,080, while flats and apartments average £100,800. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Middlesbrough?
- The median annual salary in Middlesbrough is £32,414, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £6,625 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £22,022 (lower quartile) to £42,588 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Middlesbrough?
- Average monthly rent in Middlesbrough is £713 per month. Rents have increased by +7.0% over the past year.
- Is Middlesbrough an affordable place to live?
- Middlesbrough 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 £713, while the median annual salary is £32,414 (approximately £2,701 per month before tax).
- How does Middlesbrough compare to London?
- The average house price in Middlesbrough is £158,400, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Middlesbrough costs around 29% of London prices, making it £392,600 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £713 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Middlesbrough?
- House prices in Middlesbrough are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £158,400 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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