Cost of Living in Norwich
East of England
City
Norfolk, EnglandPopulation: 144,000
Average House Price
£300.8k
+4% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£37,299
-4% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,331/mo
+11% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,190Band D / yr
Energy£149/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£36.00/ mo
Bus Pass£74.84/ mo
House Prices in Norwich
+4.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£300,820
Detached£449,450
Semi-detached£298,150
Terraced£249,200
Flat / Apartment£178,000
House prices in Norwich have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Norwich
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£37,299
Mean£42,394
Median hourly rate£18.00/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,568
Upper quartile (75th)£50,290
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-4.5%
£1,740 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Norwich
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Norwich each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,331 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £183 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £149 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £36.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £193 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £272 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £157 |
| Estimated Total | £2,357 |
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 Norwich
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£74.84
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.49
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£193
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Norwich
- What is the average house price in Norwich?
- The average house price in Norwich is £300,820, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £449,450, while flats and apartments average £178,000. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Norwich?
- The median annual salary in Norwich is £37,299, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,740 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,568 (lower quartile) to £50,290 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Norwich?
- Average monthly rent in Norwich is £1,331 per month. Rents have increased by +2.8% over the past year.
- Is Norwich an affordable place to live?
- Norwich is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 43% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,331, while the median annual salary is £37,299 (approximately £3,108 per month before tax).
- How does Norwich compare to London?
- The average house price in Norwich is £300,820, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Norwich costs around 55% of London prices, making it £250,180 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,331 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Norwich?
- House prices in Norwich are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £300,820 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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