Cost of Living in Newtownabbey
Northern Ireland
Town
County Antrim, Northern IrelandPopulation: 65,000
Average House Price
£176.4k
-39% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,304
-2% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£866/mo
-28% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,197Band D / yr
Energy£137/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£37.00/ mo
Bus Pass£65.52/ mo
House Prices in Newtownabbey
0.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£176,400
Detached£256,500
Semi-detached£163,800
Terraced£126,000
Flat / Apartment£106,200
House prices in Newtownabbey have increased by 0.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Newtownabbey
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,304
Mean£42,840
Median hourly rate£18.27/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,040
Upper quartile (75th)£50,400
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-1.9%
£735 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Newtownabbey
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Newtownabbey each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £866 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £100 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £137 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £37.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £169 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £243 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £138 |
| Estimated Total | £1,725 |
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 Newtownabbey
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£65.52
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.30
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£169
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Newtownabbey
- What is the average house price in Newtownabbey?
- The average house price in Newtownabbey is £176,400, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £256,500, while flats and apartments average £106,200. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Newtownabbey?
- The median annual salary in Newtownabbey is £38,304, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £735 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,040 (lower quartile) to £50,400 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Newtownabbey?
- Average monthly rent in Newtownabbey is £866 per month. Rents have increased by +6.6% over the past year.
- Is Newtownabbey an affordable place to live?
- Newtownabbey is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 27% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £866, while the median annual salary is £38,304 (approximately £3,192 per month before tax).
- How does Newtownabbey compare to London?
- The average house price in Newtownabbey is £176,400, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Newtownabbey costs around 32% of London prices, making it £374,600 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £866 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Newtownabbey?
- House prices in Newtownabbey are currently rising, with a 0.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £176,400 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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