Cost of Living in Redcar
North East
Town
Population: 37,000
Average House Price
£174.9k
-40% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£32,414
-17% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£836/mo
-30% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,226Band D / yr
Energy£153/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£33.00/ mo
Bus Pass£62.21/ mo
House Prices in Redcar
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£174,900
Detached£315,880
Semi-detached£182,320
Terraced£121,900
Flat / Apartment£111,300
House prices in Redcar have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Redcar
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£32,414
Mean£36,218
Median hourly rate£15.42/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£22,022
Upper quartile (75th)£42,588
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-17.0%
£6,625 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Redcar
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Redcar each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £836 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £186 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £153 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £33.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £161 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £245 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £131 |
| Estimated Total | £1,781 |
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 Redcar
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£62.21
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.24
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£161
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Redcar
- What is the average house price in Redcar?
- The average house price in Redcar is £174,900, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £315,880, while flats and apartments average £111,300. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Redcar?
- The median annual salary in Redcar is £32,414, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £6,625 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £22,022 (lower quartile) to £42,588 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Redcar?
- Average monthly rent in Redcar is £836 per month. Rents have increased by +7.0% over the past year.
- Is Redcar an affordable place to live?
- Redcar can be a stretch for those on median earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 31% of the median monthly income, which exceeds the 30% affordability guideline. The average monthly rent is £836, while the median annual salary is £32,414 (approximately £2,701 per month before tax).
- How does Redcar compare to London?
- The average house price in Redcar is £174,900, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Redcar costs around 32% of London prices, making it £376,100 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £836 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Redcar?
- House prices in Redcar are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £174,900 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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