Cost of Living in Nottingham
East Midlands
City
Population: 332,000
Average House Price
£234.2k
-19% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£36,764
-6% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£861/mo
-28% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,052Band D / yr
Energy£142/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£33.00/ mo
Bus Pass£64.28/ mo
House Prices in Nottingham
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£234,240
Detached£364,800
Semi-detached£225,600
Terraced£170,880
Flat / Apartment£129,600
House prices in Nottingham have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Nottingham
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£36,764
Mean£41,410
Median hourly rate£17.62/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,048
Upper quartile (75th)£48,480
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-5.8%
£2,275 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Nottingham
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Nottingham each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £861 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £171 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £142 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £33.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £166 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £249 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £135 |
| Estimated Total | £1,791 |
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 Nottingham
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£64.28
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.28
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£166
Compare Nottingham with Another Location
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Nottingham
- What is the average house price in Nottingham?
- The average house price in Nottingham is £234,240, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £364,800, while flats and apartments average £129,600. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Nottingham?
- The median annual salary in Nottingham is £36,764, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £2,275 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,048 (lower quartile) to £48,480 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Nottingham?
- Average monthly rent in Nottingham is £861 per month. Rents have increased by +6.5% over the past year.
- Is Nottingham an affordable place to live?
- Nottingham is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 28% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £861, while the median annual salary is £36,764 (approximately £3,064 per month before tax).
- How does Nottingham compare to London?
- The average house price in Nottingham is £234,240, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Nottingham costs around 43% of London prices, making it £316,760 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £861 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Nottingham?
- House prices in Nottingham are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £234,240 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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