North West
Town
Pop. 57,000Cost of Living in Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria, England
Average House Price
£214.8k
+26%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£35,654
+9%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£864/mo
+28%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£2,060
Band D / yr
Energy
£147
/ mo
Water
£35.00
/ mo
Broadband
£36.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£67.72
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in Barrow-in-Furness
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£214,830
Detached£376,200
Semi-detached£215,820
Terraced£153,450
Flat / Apartment£138,600
House prices in Barrow-in-Furness have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in Barrow-in-Furness
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£35,654
Mean£40,138
Median hourly rate£17.01/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£24,346
Upper quartile (75th)£47,000
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+8.7%£3,385 below national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in Barrow-in-Furness
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Barrow-in-Furness each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £864 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £172 |
| Utilities | Energy | £147 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £36.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £175 |
| Food | Groceries | £246 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £142 |
| Estimated Total | £1,817 |
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
Transport Costs in Barrow-in-Furness
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£67.72
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.34
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£175
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Barrow-in-Furness
- What is the average house price in Barrow-in-Furness?
- The average house price in Barrow-in-Furness is £214,830, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £376,200, while flats and apartments average £138,600. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Barrow-in-Furness?
- The median annual salary in Barrow-in-Furness is £35,654, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £3,385 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £24,346 (lower quartile) to £47,000 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Barrow-in-Furness?
- Average monthly rent in Barrow-in-Furness is £864 per month. Rents have increased by +4.2% over the past year.
- Is Barrow-in-Furness an affordable place to live?
- Barrow-in-Furness is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 29% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £864, while the median annual salary is £35,654 (approximately £2,971 per month before tax).
- How does Barrow-in-Furness compare to London?
- The average house price in Barrow-in-Furness is £214,830, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Barrow-in-Furness costs around 39% of London prices, making it £336,170 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £864 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Barrow-in-Furness?
- House prices in Barrow-in-Furness are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £214,830 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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