Cost of Living in Sandwell
West Midlands
Town
West Midlands, EnglandPopulation: 329,000
Average House Price
£273.1k
-6% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£36,182
-7% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£828/mo
-31% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,965Band D / yr
Energy£140/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£38.00/ mo
Bus Pass£69.08/ mo
House Prices in Sandwell
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£273,060
Detached£449,550
Semi-detached£271,950
Terraced£205,350
Flat / Apartment£160,950
House prices in Sandwell have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Sandwell
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£36,182
Mean£40,608
Median hourly rate£17.23/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£24,576
Upper quartile (75th)£47,520
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-7.3%
£2,857 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Sandwell
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Sandwell each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £828 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £164 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £140 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £38.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £178 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £251 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £145 |
| Estimated Total | £1,779 |
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 Sandwell
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£69.08
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.37
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£178
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Sandwell
- What is the average house price in Sandwell?
- The average house price in Sandwell is £273,060, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £449,550, while flats and apartments average £160,950. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Sandwell?
- The median annual salary in Sandwell is £36,182, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £2,857 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £24,576 (lower quartile) to £47,520 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Sandwell?
- Average monthly rent in Sandwell is £828 per month. Rents have increased by +5.8% over the past year.
- Is Sandwell an affordable place to live?
- Sandwell is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 27% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £828, while the median annual salary is £36,182 (approximately £3,015 per month before tax).
- How does Sandwell compare to London?
- The average house price in Sandwell is £273,060, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Sandwell costs around 50% of London prices, making it £277,940 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £828 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Sandwell?
- House prices in Sandwell are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £273,060 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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