Cost of Living in Southport
North West
Town
Merseyside, EnglandPopulation: 93,000
Average House Price
£210.5k
-27% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£34,896
-11% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£954/mo
-21% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,936Band D / yr
Energy£143/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£34.00/ mo
Bus Pass£66.35/ mo
House Prices in Southport
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£210,490
Detached£368,600
Semi-detached£211,460
Terraced£150,350
Flat / Apartment£135,800
House prices in Southport have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Southport
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£34,896
Mean£39,284
Median hourly rate£16.65/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£23,828
Upper quartile (75th)£46,000
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-10.6%
£4,143 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Southport
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Southport each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £954 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £161 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £143 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £34.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £171 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £251 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £139 |
| Estimated Total | £1,888 |
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 Southport
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£66.35
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.32
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£171
Compare Southport with Another Location
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Southport
- What is the average house price in Southport?
- The average house price in Southport is £210,490, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £368,600, while flats and apartments average £135,800. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Southport?
- The median annual salary in Southport is £34,896, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £4,143 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £23,828 (lower quartile) to £46,000 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Southport?
- Average monthly rent in Southport is £954 per month. Rents have increased by +6.2% over the past year.
- Is Southport an affordable place to live?
- Southport can be a stretch for those on median earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 33% of the median monthly income, which exceeds the 30% affordability guideline. The average monthly rent is £954, while the median annual salary is £34,896 (approximately £2,908 per month before tax).
- How does Southport compare to London?
- The average house price in Southport is £210,490, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Southport costs around 38% of London prices, making it £340,510 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £954 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Southport?
- House prices in Southport are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £210,490 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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