Cost of Living in Swindon
South East
Town
Wiltshire, EnglandPopulation: 222,000
Average House Price
£397.9k
+37% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£41,280
+6% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,377/mo
+15% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,185Band D / yr
Energy£147/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£32.00/ mo
Bus Pass£75.24/ mo
House Prices in Swindon
0.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£397,950
Detached£619,500
Semi-detached£393,750
Terraced£330,750
Flat / Apartment£246,750
House prices in Swindon have increased by 0.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Swindon
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£41,280
Mean£46,800
Median hourly rate£19.85/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£28,200
Upper quartile (75th)£55,500
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+5.7%
£2,241 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Swindon
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Swindon each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,377 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £182 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £147 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £32.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £194 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £303 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £158 |
| Estimated Total | £2,428 |
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 Swindon
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£75.24
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.49
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£194
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Swindon
- What is the average house price in Swindon?
- The average house price in Swindon is £397,950, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £619,500, while flats and apartments average £246,750. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Swindon?
- The median annual salary in Swindon is £41,280, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £2,241 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £28,200 (lower quartile) to £55,500 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Swindon?
- Average monthly rent in Swindon is £1,377 per month. Rents have increased by +4.5% over the past year.
- Is Swindon an affordable place to live?
- Swindon is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 40% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,377, while the median annual salary is £41,280 (approximately £3,440 per month before tax).
- How does Swindon compare to London?
- The average house price in Swindon is £397,950, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Swindon costs around 72% of London prices, making it £153,050 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,377 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Swindon?
- House prices in Swindon are currently rising, with a 0.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £397,950 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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