Cost of Living in Redditch
West Midlands
Town
Worcestershire, EnglandPopulation: 85,000
Average House Price
£216.5k
-25% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,821
-1% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,003/mo
-16% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,195Band D / yr
Energy£148/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£35.00/ mo
Bus Pass£67.03/ mo
House Prices in Redditch
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£216,480
Detached£356,400
Semi-detached£215,600
Terraced£162,800
Flat / Apartment£127,600
House prices in Redditch have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Redditch
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,821
Mean£43,569
Median hourly rate£18.49/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,368
Upper quartile (75th)£50,985
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-0.6%
£218 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Redditch
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Redditch each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,003 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £183 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £148 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £35.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £173 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £259 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £141 |
| Estimated Total | £1,978 |
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 Redditch
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£67.03
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.33
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£173
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Redditch
- What is the average house price in Redditch?
- The average house price in Redditch is £216,480, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £356,400, while flats and apartments average £127,600. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Redditch?
- The median annual salary in Redditch is £38,821, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £218 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,368 (lower quartile) to £50,985 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Redditch?
- Average monthly rent in Redditch is £1,003 per month. Rents have increased by +4.8% over the past year.
- Is Redditch an affordable place to live?
- Redditch 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 £1,003, while the median annual salary is £38,821 (approximately £3,235 per month before tax).
- How does Redditch compare to London?
- The average house price in Redditch is £216,480, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Redditch costs around 39% of London prices, making it £334,520 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,003 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Redditch?
- House prices in Redditch are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £216,480 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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