Cost of Living in Stockton-on-Tees
North East
Town
Population: 85,000
Average House Price
£168.3k
-42% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,113
-2% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£713/mo
-41% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,226Band D / yr
Energy£153/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£39.00/ mo
Bus Pass£66.10/ mo
House Prices in Stockton-on-Tees
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£168,300
Detached£303,960
Semi-detached£175,440
Terraced£117,300
Flat / Apartment£107,100
House prices in Stockton-on-Tees have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Stockton-on-Tees
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,113
Mean£42,586
Median hourly rate£18.14/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,894
Upper quartile (75th)£50,076
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-2.4%
£926 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Stockton-on-Tees
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Stockton-on-Tees each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £713 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £186 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £153 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £39.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £171 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £245 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £139 |
| Estimated Total | £1,682 |
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 Stockton-on-Tees
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£66.10
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.31
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£171
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Stockton-on-Tees
- What is the average house price in Stockton-on-Tees?
- The average house price in Stockton-on-Tees is £168,300, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £303,960, while flats and apartments average £107,100. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Stockton-on-Tees?
- The median annual salary in Stockton-on-Tees is £38,113, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £926 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,894 (lower quartile) to £50,076 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Stockton-on-Tees?
- Average monthly rent in Stockton-on-Tees is £713 per month. Rents have increased by +7.0% over the past year.
- Is Stockton-on-Tees an affordable place to live?
- Stockton-on-Tees is generally considered affordable. Rent accounts for approximately 22% of the median monthly income, which is below the 30% threshold commonly used as a benchmark for housing affordability. The average monthly rent is £713, while the median annual salary is £38,113 (approximately £3,176 per month before tax).
- How does Stockton-on-Tees compare to London?
- The average house price in Stockton-on-Tees is £168,300, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Stockton-on-Tees costs around 31% of London prices, making it £382,700 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £713 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Stockton-on-Tees?
- House prices in Stockton-on-Tees are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £168,300 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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