Cost of Living in Wrexham
Wales
City
Population: 65,000
Average House Price
£191.3k
-34% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,407
-2% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£909/mo
-24% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,965Band D / yr
Energy£143/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£36.00/ mo
Bus Pass£66.29/ mo
House Prices in Wrexham
+4.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£191,350
Detached£307,050
Semi-detached£182,450
Terraced£142,400
Flat / Apartment£111,250
House prices in Wrexham have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Wrexham
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,407
Mean£43,056
Median hourly rate£18.30/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,104
Upper quartile (75th)£50,648
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-1.6%
£632 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Wrexham
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Wrexham each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £909 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £164 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £143 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £36.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £171 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £256 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £139 |
| Estimated Total | £1,853 |
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 Wrexham
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£66.29
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.32
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£171
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Wrexham
- What is the average house price in Wrexham?
- The average house price in Wrexham is £191,350, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £307,050, while flats and apartments average £111,250. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Wrexham?
- The median annual salary in Wrexham is £38,407, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £632 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,104 (lower quartile) to £50,648 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Wrexham?
- Average monthly rent in Wrexham is £909 per month. Rents have increased by +5.8% over the past year.
- Is Wrexham an affordable place to live?
- Wrexham 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 £909, while the median annual salary is £38,407 (approximately £3,201 per month before tax).
- How does Wrexham compare to London?
- The average house price in Wrexham is £191,350, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Wrexham costs around 35% of London prices, making it £359,650 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £909 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Wrexham?
- House prices in Wrexham are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £191,350 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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