Cost of Living in Runcorn
North West
Town
Cheshire, EnglandPopulation: 62,000
Average House Price
£186.6k
-36% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,309
-2% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£963/mo
-20% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,957Band D / yr
Energy£143/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£33.00/ mo
Bus Pass£65.66/ mo
House Prices in Runcorn
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£186,620
Detached£326,800
Semi-detached£187,480
Terraced£133,300
Flat / Apartment£120,400
House prices in Runcorn have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Runcorn
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,309
Mean£43,127
Median hourly rate£18.28/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,159
Upper quartile (75th)£50,500
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-1.9%
£730 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Runcorn
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Runcorn each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £963 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £163 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £143 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £33.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £170 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £254 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £138 |
| Estimated Total | £1,898 |
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 Runcorn
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£65.66
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.30
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£170
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Runcorn
- What is the average house price in Runcorn?
- The average house price in Runcorn is £186,620, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £326,800, while flats and apartments average £120,400. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Runcorn?
- The median annual salary in Runcorn is £38,309, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £730 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,159 (lower quartile) to £50,500 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Runcorn?
- Average monthly rent in Runcorn is £963 per month. Rents have increased by +7.2% over the past year.
- Is Runcorn an affordable place to live?
- Runcorn can be a stretch for those on median earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 30% of the median monthly income, which exceeds the 30% affordability guideline. The average monthly rent is £963, while the median annual salary is £38,309 (approximately £3,192 per month before tax).
- How does Runcorn compare to London?
- The average house price in Runcorn is £186,620, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Runcorn costs around 34% of London prices, making it £364,380 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £963 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Runcorn?
- House prices in Runcorn are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £186,620 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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