Cost of Living in Stroud
South West
Town
Gloucestershire, EnglandPopulation: 33,000
Average House Price
£264.9k
-9% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£35,126
-10% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,001/mo
-17% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,147Band D / yr
Energy£141/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£35.00/ mo
Bus Pass£71.97/ mo
House Prices in Stroud
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£264,880
Detached£400,400
Semi-detached£255,200
Terraced£220,000
Flat / Apartment£171,600
House prices in Stroud have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Stroud
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£35,126
Mean£39,525
Median hourly rate£16.88/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£23,994
Upper quartile (75th)£46,500
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-10.0%
£3,913 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Stroud
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Stroud each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,001 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £179 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £141 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £35.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £186 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £273 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £151 |
| Estimated Total | £2,000 |
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 Stroud
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£71.97
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.43
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£186
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Stroud
- What is the average house price in Stroud?
- The average house price in Stroud is £264,880, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £400,400, while flats and apartments average £171,600. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Stroud?
- The median annual salary in Stroud is £35,126, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £3,913 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £23,994 (lower quartile) to £46,500 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Stroud?
- Average monthly rent in Stroud is £1,001 per month. Rents have increased by +6.2% over the past year.
- Is Stroud an affordable place to live?
- Stroud can be a stretch for those on median earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 34% of the median monthly income, which exceeds the 30% affordability guideline. The average monthly rent is £1,001, while the median annual salary is £35,126 (approximately £2,927 per month before tax).
- How does Stroud compare to London?
- The average house price in Stroud is £264,880, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Stroud costs around 48% of London prices, making it £286,120 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,001 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Stroud?
- House prices in Stroud are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £264,880 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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