Cost of Living in Washington
North East
Town
Tyne and Wear, EnglandPopulation: 68,000
Average House Price
£173.3k
-40% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£32,058
-18% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£736/mo
-39% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,950Band D / yr
Energy£143/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£32.00/ mo
Bus Pass£61.56/ mo
House Prices in Washington
0.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£173,250
Detached£312,900
Semi-detached£180,600
Terraced£120,750
Flat / Apartment£110,250
House prices in Washington have increased by 0.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Washington
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£32,058
Mean£35,820
Median hourly rate£15.25/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£21,780
Upper quartile (75th)£42,120
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-17.9%
£6,981 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Washington
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Washington each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £736 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £163 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £143 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £32.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £159 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £233 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £129 |
| Estimated Total | £1,629 |
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 Washington
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£61.56
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.22
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£159
Compare Washington with Another Location
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Washington
- What is the average house price in Washington?
- The average house price in Washington is £173,250, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £312,900, while flats and apartments average £110,250. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Washington?
- The median annual salary in Washington is £32,058, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £6,981 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £21,780 (lower quartile) to £42,120 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Washington?
- Average monthly rent in Washington is £736 per month. Rents have increased by +6.0% over the past year.
- Is Washington an affordable place to live?
- Washington 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 £736, while the median annual salary is £32,058 (approximately £2,672 per month before tax).
- How does Washington compare to London?
- The average house price in Washington is £173,250, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Washington costs around 31% of London prices, making it £377,750 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £736 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Washington?
- House prices in Washington are currently rising, with a 0.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £173,250 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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