East of England
Town
Pop. 35,000Cost of Living in Hitchin
Hertfordshire, England
Average House Price
£290.7k
+0%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£36,109
+8%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,293/mo
+8%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£2,300
Band D / yr
Energy
£153
/ mo
Water
£36.00
/ mo
Broadband
£33.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£72.58
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in Hitchin
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£290,680
Detached£434,300
Semi-detached£288,100
Terraced£240,800
Flat / Apartment£172,000
House prices in Hitchin have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in Hitchin
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£36,109
Mean£41,041
Median hourly rate£17.43/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£24,752
Upper quartile (75th)£48,685
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+7.5%£2,930 below national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in Hitchin
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Hitchin each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £1,293 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £192 |
| Utilities | Energy | £153 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £33.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £187 |
| Food | Groceries | £286 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £153 |
| Estimated Total | £2,334 |
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 Hitchin
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£72.58
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.44
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£187
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Hitchin
- What is the average house price in Hitchin?
- The average house price in Hitchin is £290,680, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £434,300, while flats and apartments average £172,000. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Hitchin?
- The median annual salary in Hitchin is £36,109, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £2,930 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £24,752 (lower quartile) to £48,685 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Hitchin?
- Average monthly rent in Hitchin is £1,293 per month. Rents have increased by +3.8% over the past year.
- Is Hitchin an affordable place to live?
- Hitchin 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 £1,293, while the median annual salary is £36,109 (approximately £3,009 per month before tax).
- How does Hitchin compare to London?
- The average house price in Hitchin is £290,680, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Hitchin costs around 53% of London prices, making it £260,320 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,293 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Hitchin?
- House prices in Hitchin are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £290,680 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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