Cost of Living in North Shields
North East
Town
Tyne and Wear, EnglandPopulation: 40,000
Average House Price
£186.4k
-36% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,470
-1% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£844/mo
-30% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,247Band D / yr
Energy£153/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£40.00/ mo
Bus Pass£66.74/ mo
House Prices in North Shields
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£186,450
Detached£336,740
Semi-detached£194,360
Terraced£129,950
Flat / Apartment£118,650
House prices in North Shields have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in North Shields
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,470
Mean£42,984
Median hourly rate£18.31/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,136
Upper quartile (75th)£50,544
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-1.5%
£569 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in North Shields
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in North Shields 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) | £187 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £153 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £40.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £172 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £248 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £140 |
| Estimated Total | £1,820 |
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 North Shields
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£66.74
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.33
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£172
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in North Shields
- What is the average house price in North Shields?
- The average house price in North Shields is £186,450, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £336,740, while flats and apartments average £118,650. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in North Shields?
- The median annual salary in North Shields is £38,470, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £569 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,136 (lower quartile) to £50,544 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in North Shields?
- Average monthly rent in North Shields is £844 per month. Rents have increased by +8.0% over the past year.
- Is North Shields an affordable place to live?
- North Shields 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 £844, while the median annual salary is £38,470 (approximately £3,206 per month before tax).
- How does North Shields compare to London?
- The average house price in North Shields is £186,450, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in North Shields costs around 34% of London prices, making it £364,550 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 North Shields?
- House prices in North Shields are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £186,450 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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