Cost of Living in Whitehaven
North West
Town
Cumbria, EnglandPopulation: 24,000
Average House Price
£221.3k
-24% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£40,585
+4% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£837/mo
-30% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,163Band D / yr
Energy£151/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£39.00/ mo
Bus Pass£69.77/ mo
House Prices in Whitehaven
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£221,340
Detached£387,600
Semi-detached£222,360
Terraced£158,100
Flat / Apartment£142,800
House prices in Whitehaven have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Whitehaven
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£40,585
Mean£45,689
Median hourly rate£19.37/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£27,713
Upper quartile (75th)£53,500
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+4.0%
£1,546 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Whitehaven
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Whitehaven each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £837 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £180 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £151 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £39.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £180 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £259 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £147 |
| Estimated Total | £1,829 |
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 Whitehaven
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£69.77
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.39
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£180
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Whitehaven
- What is the average house price in Whitehaven?
- The average house price in Whitehaven is £221,340, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £387,600, while flats and apartments average £142,800. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Whitehaven?
- The median annual salary in Whitehaven is £40,585, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,546 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £27,713 (lower quartile) to £53,500 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Whitehaven?
- Average monthly rent in Whitehaven is £837 per month. Rents have increased by +5.2% over the past year.
- Is Whitehaven an affordable place to live?
- Whitehaven is generally considered affordable. Rent accounts for approximately 25% of the median monthly income, which is below the 30% threshold commonly used as a benchmark for housing affordability. The average monthly rent is £837, while the median annual salary is £40,585 (approximately £3,382 per month before tax).
- How does Whitehaven compare to London?
- The average house price in Whitehaven is £221,340, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Whitehaven costs around 40% of London prices, making it £329,660 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £837 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Whitehaven?
- House prices in Whitehaven are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £221,340 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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