East of England
Town
Pop. 45,000Cost of Living in Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk, England
Average House Price
£317.7k
+10%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£39,283
+1%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,395/mo
+16%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£2,300
Band D / yr
Energy
£153
/ mo
Water
£36.00
/ mo
Broadband
£41.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£78.62
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in Bury St Edmunds
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£317,720
Detached£474,700
Semi-detached£314,900
Terraced£263,200
Flat / Apartment£188,000
House prices in Bury St Edmunds have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in Bury St Edmunds
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£39,283
Mean£44,649
Median hourly rate£18.96/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,928
Upper quartile (75th)£52,965
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+0.6%£244 above national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in Bury St Edmunds
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Bury St Edmunds each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £1,395 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £192 |
| Utilities | Energy | £153 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £41.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £203 |
| Food | Groceries | £286 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £165 |
| Estimated Total | £2,471 |
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 Bury St Edmunds
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£78.62
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.56
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£203
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Bury St Edmunds
- What is the average house price in Bury St Edmunds?
- The average house price in Bury St Edmunds is £317,720, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £474,700, while flats and apartments average £188,000. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Bury St Edmunds?
- The median annual salary in Bury St Edmunds is £39,283, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £244 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £26,928 (lower quartile) to £52,965 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Bury St Edmunds?
- Average monthly rent in Bury St Edmunds is £1,395 per month. Rents have increased by +3.8% over the past year.
- Is Bury St Edmunds an affordable place to live?
- Bury St Edmunds is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 43% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,395, while the median annual salary is £39,283 (approximately £3,274 per month before tax).
- How does Bury St Edmunds compare to London?
- The average house price in Bury St Edmunds is £317,720, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Bury St Edmunds costs around 58% of London prices, making it £233,280 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,395 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Bury St Edmunds?
- House prices in Bury St Edmunds are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £317,720 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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