Cost of Living in Rotherham
Yorkshire and the Humber
Town
South Yorkshire, EnglandPopulation: 265,000
Average House Price
£226.7k
-22% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,189
-2% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£901/mo
-25% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,132Band D / yr
Energy£146/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£36.00/ mo
Bus Pass£65.58/ mo
House Prices in Rotherham
+4.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£226,720
Detached£381,500
Semi-detached£223,450
Terraced£161,320
Flat / Apartment£136,250
House prices in Rotherham have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Rotherham
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,189
Mean£42,848
Median hourly rate£18.25/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,000
Upper quartile (75th)£50,440
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-2.2%
£850 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Rotherham
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Rotherham each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £901 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £178 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £146 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £36.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £169 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £243 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £138 |
| Estimated Total | £1,847 |
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 Rotherham
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£65.58
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.30
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£169
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Rotherham
- What is the average house price in Rotherham?
- The average house price in Rotherham is £226,720, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £381,500, while flats and apartments average £136,250. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Rotherham?
- The median annual salary in Rotherham is £38,189, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £850 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,000 (lower quartile) to £50,440 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Rotherham?
- Average monthly rent in Rotherham is £901 per month. Rents have increased by +6.8% over the past year.
- Is Rotherham an affordable place to live?
- Rotherham 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 £901, while the median annual salary is £38,189 (approximately £3,182 per month before tax).
- How does Rotherham compare to London?
- The average house price in Rotherham is £226,720, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Rotherham costs around 41% of London prices, making it £324,280 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £901 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Rotherham?
- House prices in Rotherham are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £226,720 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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