Cost of Living in Tamworth
West Midlands
Town
Staffordshire, EnglandPopulation: 78,000
Average House Price
£278.0k
-4% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£40,705
+4% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£902/mo
-25% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,965Band D / yr
Energy£140/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£40.00/ mo
Bus Pass£70.45/ mo
House Prices in Tamworth
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£277,980
Detached£457,650
Semi-detached£276,850
Terraced£209,050
Flat / Apartment£163,850
House prices in Tamworth have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Tamworth
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£40,705
Mean£45,684
Median hourly rate£19.39/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£27,648
Upper quartile (75th)£53,460
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+4.3%
£1,666 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Tamworth
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Tamworth each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £902 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £164 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £140 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £40.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £182 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £251 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £148 |
| Estimated Total | £1,861 |
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 Tamworth
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£70.45
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.40
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£182
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Tamworth
- What is the average house price in Tamworth?
- The average house price in Tamworth is £277,980, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £457,650, while flats and apartments average £163,850. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Tamworth?
- The median annual salary in Tamworth is £40,705, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,666 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £27,648 (lower quartile) to £53,460 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Tamworth?
- Average monthly rent in Tamworth is £902 per month. Rents have increased by +5.8% over the past year.
- Is Tamworth an affordable place to live?
- Tamworth is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 27% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £902, while the median annual salary is £40,705 (approximately £3,392 per month before tax).
- How does Tamworth compare to London?
- The average house price in Tamworth is £277,980, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Tamworth costs around 50% of London prices, making it £273,020 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £902 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Tamworth?
- House prices in Tamworth are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £277,980 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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