Cost of Living in Morecambe
North West
Town
Lancashire, EnglandPopulation: 35,000
Average House Price
£204.0k
-30% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£37,551
-4% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£981/mo
-18% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,163Band D / yr
Energy£151/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£41.00/ mo
Bus Pass£71.14/ mo
House Prices in Morecambe
+4.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£203,980
Detached£357,200
Semi-detached£204,920
Terraced£145,700
Flat / Apartment£131,600
House prices in Morecambe have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Morecambe
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£37,551
Mean£42,273
Median hourly rate£17.92/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,641
Upper quartile (75th)£49,500
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-3.8%
£1,488 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Morecambe
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Morecambe each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £981 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £180 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £151 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £41.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £184 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £259 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £150 |
| Estimated Total | £1,982 |
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 Morecambe
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£71.14
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.41
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£184
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Morecambe
- What is the average house price in Morecambe?
- The average house price in Morecambe is £203,980, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £357,200, while flats and apartments average £131,600. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Morecambe?
- The median annual salary in Morecambe is £37,551, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,488 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,641 (lower quartile) to £49,500 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Morecambe?
- Average monthly rent in Morecambe is £981 per month. Rents have increased by +5.2% over the past year.
- Is Morecambe an affordable place to live?
- Morecambe 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 £981, while the median annual salary is £37,551 (approximately £3,129 per month before tax).
- How does Morecambe compare to London?
- The average house price in Morecambe is £203,980, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Morecambe costs around 37% of London prices, making it £347,020 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £981 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Morecambe?
- House prices in Morecambe are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £203,980 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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