Cost of Living in Shrewsbury
West Midlands
Town
Shropshire, EnglandPopulation: 72,000
Average House Price
£248.5k
-14% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£36,182
-7% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£902/mo
-25% 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 Shrewsbury
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£248,460
Detached£409,050
Semi-detached£247,450
Terraced£186,850
Flat / Apartment£146,450
House prices in Shrewsbury have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Shrewsbury
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 Shrewsbury
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Shrewsbury each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £902 |
| 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 | £1,853 |
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 Shrewsbury
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 Shrewsbury
- What is the average house price in Shrewsbury?
- The average house price in Shrewsbury is £248,460, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £409,050, while flats and apartments average £146,450. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Shrewsbury?
- The median annual salary in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury?
- Average monthly rent in Shrewsbury is £902 per month. Rents have increased by +5.8% over the past year.
- Is Shrewsbury an affordable place to live?
- Shrewsbury is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 30% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £902, while the median annual salary is £36,182 (approximately £3,015 per month before tax).
- How does Shrewsbury compare to London?
- The average house price in Shrewsbury is £248,460, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Shrewsbury costs around 45% of London prices, making it £302,540 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £902 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Shrewsbury?
- House prices in Shrewsbury are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £248,460 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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