Cost of Living in Wellingborough
East Midlands
Town
Northamptonshire, EnglandPopulation: 54,000
Average House Price
£251.3k
-13% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£35,672
-9% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£766/mo
-36% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,160Band D / yr
Energy£146/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£40.00/ mo
Bus Pass£68.97/ mo
House Prices in Wellingborough
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£251,320
Detached£391,400
Semi-detached£242,050
Terraced£183,340
Flat / Apartment£139,050
House prices in Wellingborough have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Wellingborough
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£35,672
Mean£40,180
Median hourly rate£17.10/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£24,304
Upper quartile (75th)£47,040
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-8.6%
£3,367 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Wellingborough
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Wellingborough each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £766 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £180 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £146 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £40.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £178 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £241 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £145 |
| Estimated Total | £1,731 |
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 Wellingborough
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£68.97
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 Wellingborough
- What is the average house price in Wellingborough?
- The average house price in Wellingborough is £251,320, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £391,400, while flats and apartments average £139,050. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Wellingborough?
- The median annual salary in Wellingborough is £35,672, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £3,367 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £24,304 (lower quartile) to £47,040 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Wellingborough?
- Average monthly rent in Wellingborough is £766 per month. Rents have increased by +3.5% over the past year.
- Is Wellingborough an affordable place to live?
- Wellingborough is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 26% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £766, while the median annual salary is £35,672 (approximately £2,973 per month before tax).
- How does Wellingborough compare to London?
- The average house price in Wellingborough is £251,320, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Wellingborough costs around 46% of London prices, making it £299,680 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £766 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Wellingborough?
- House prices in Wellingborough are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £251,320 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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