Cost of Living in Stoke-on-Trent
West Midlands
City
Staffordshire, EnglandPopulation: 256,000
Average House Price
£223.9k
-23% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£39,951
+2% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£920/mo
-23% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,174Band D / yr
Energy£147/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£38.00/ mo
Bus Pass£69.08/ mo
House Prices in Stoke-on-Trent
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£223,860
Detached£368,550
Semi-detached£222,950
Terraced£168,350
Flat / Apartment£131,950
House prices in Stoke-on-Trent have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Stoke-on-Trent
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£39,951
Mean£44,838
Median hourly rate£19.03/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£27,136
Upper quartile (75th)£52,470
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+2.3%
£912 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Stoke-on-Trent
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Stoke-on-Trent each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £920 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £181 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £147 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £38.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £178 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £257 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £145 |
| Estimated Total | £1,901 |
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 Stoke-on-Trent
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Stoke-on-Trent
- What is the average house price in Stoke-on-Trent?
- The average house price in Stoke-on-Trent is £223,860, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £368,550, while flats and apartments average £131,950. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Stoke-on-Trent?
- The median annual salary in Stoke-on-Trent is £39,951, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £912 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £27,136 (lower quartile) to £52,470 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Stoke-on-Trent?
- Average monthly rent in Stoke-on-Trent is £920 per month. Rents have increased by +3.8% over the past year.
- Is Stoke-on-Trent an affordable place to live?
- Stoke-on-Trent is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 28% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £920, while the median annual salary is £39,951 (approximately £3,329 per month before tax).
- How does Stoke-on-Trent compare to London?
- The average house price in Stoke-on-Trent is £223,860, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Stoke-on-Trent costs around 41% of London prices, making it £327,140 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £920 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Stoke-on-Trent?
- House prices in Stoke-on-Trent are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £223,860 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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