South East
Town
Pop. 42,000Cost of Living in Newbury
Berkshire, England
Average House Price
£405.5k
+40%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£37,978
+3%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,323/mo
+10%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£2,275
Band D / yr
Energy
£149
/ mo
Water
£35.00
/ mo
Broadband
£34.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£76.82
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in Newbury
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£405,530
Detached£631,300
Semi-detached£401,250
Terraced£337,050
Flat / Apartment£251,450
House prices in Newbury have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in Newbury
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£37,978
Mean£43,056
Median hourly rate£18.26/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,944
Upper quartile (75th)£51,060
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+2.7%£1,061 below national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in Newbury
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Newbury each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £1,323 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £190 |
| Utilities | Energy | £149 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £34.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £198 |
| Food | Groceries | £291 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £162 |
| Estimated Total | £2,383 |
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 Newbury
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£76.82
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.53
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£198
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Newbury
- What is the average house price in Newbury?
- The average house price in Newbury is £405,530, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £631,300, while flats and apartments average £251,450. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Newbury?
- The median annual salary in Newbury is £37,978, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,061 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,944 (lower quartile) to £51,060 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Newbury?
- Average monthly rent in Newbury is £1,323 per month. Rents have increased by +4.5% over the past year.
- Is Newbury an affordable place to live?
- Newbury is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 42% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,323, while the median annual salary is £37,978 (approximately £3,165 per month before tax).
- How does Newbury compare to London?
- The average house price in Newbury is £405,530, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Newbury costs around 74% of London prices, making it £145,470 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,323 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Newbury?
- House prices in Newbury are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £405,530 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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