South East
City
Pop. 55,000Cost of Living in Canterbury
Kent, England
Average House Price
£356.3k
+23%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£40,867
+5%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,472/mo
+23%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£2,163
Band D / yr
Energy
£146
/ mo
Water
£35.00
/ mo
Broadband
£41.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£82.37
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in Canterbury
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£356,260
Detached£554,600
Semi-detached£352,500
Terraced£296,100
Flat / Apartment£220,900
House prices in Canterbury have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in Canterbury
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£40,867
Mean£46,332
Median hourly rate£19.65/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£27,918
Upper quartile (75th)£54,945
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+4.7%£1,828 above national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in Canterbury
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Canterbury each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £1,472 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £180 |
| Utilities | Energy | £146 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £41.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £213 |
| Food | Groceries | £300 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £173 |
| Estimated Total | £2,560 |
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 Canterbury
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£82.37
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.64
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£213
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Canterbury
- What is the average house price in Canterbury?
- The average house price in Canterbury is £356,260, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £554,600, while flats and apartments average £220,900. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Canterbury?
- The median annual salary in Canterbury is £40,867, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,828 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £27,918 (lower quartile) to £54,945 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Canterbury?
- Average monthly rent in Canterbury is £1,472 per month. Rents have increased by +3.5% over the past year.
- Is Canterbury an affordable place to live?
- Canterbury 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 £1,472, while the median annual salary is £40,867 (approximately £3,406 per month before tax).
- How does Canterbury compare to London?
- The average house price in Canterbury is £356,260, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Canterbury costs around 65% of London prices, making it £194,740 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,472 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Canterbury?
- House prices in Canterbury are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £356,260 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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