Cost of Living in Penrith
North West
Town
Cumbria, EnglandPopulation: 16,000
Average House Price
£210.5k
-27% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,689
-1% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£900/mo
-25% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,142Band D / yr
Energy£150/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£34.00/ mo
Bus Pass£66.35/ mo
House Prices in Penrith
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£210,490
Detached£368,600
Semi-detached£211,460
Terraced£150,350
Flat / Apartment£135,800
House prices in Penrith have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Penrith
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,689
Mean£43,554
Median hourly rate£18.46/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,418
Upper quartile (75th)£51,000
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-0.9%
£350 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Penrith
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Penrith each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £900 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £179 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £150 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £34.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £171 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £257 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £139 |
| Estimated Total | £1,865 |
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 Penrith
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£66.35
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.32
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£171
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Penrith
- What is the average house price in Penrith?
- The average house price in Penrith is £210,490, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £368,600, while flats and apartments average £135,800. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Penrith?
- The median annual salary in Penrith is £38,689, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £350 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,418 (lower quartile) to £51,000 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Penrith?
- Average monthly rent in Penrith is £900 per month. Rents have increased by +4.2% over the past year.
- Is Penrith an affordable place to live?
- Penrith 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 £900, while the median annual salary is £38,689 (approximately £3,224 per month before tax).
- How does Penrith compare to London?
- The average house price in Penrith is £210,490, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Penrith costs around 38% of London prices, making it £340,510 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £900 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Penrith?
- House prices in Penrith are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £210,490 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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