North East
City
Pop. 302,000Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear, England
Average House Price
£143.6k
+51%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£32,770
+16%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£690/mo
+43%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£2,162
Band D / yr
Energy
£150
/ mo
Water
£35.00
/ mo
Broadband
£34.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£62.86
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in Newcastle upon Tyne
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£143,550
Detached£259,260
Semi-detached£149,640
Terraced£100,050
Flat / Apartment£91,350
House prices in Newcastle upon Tyne have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in Newcastle upon Tyne
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£32,770
Mean£36,616
Median hourly rate£15.59/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£22,264
Upper quartile (75th)£43,056
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+16.1%£6,269 below national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Newcastle upon Tyne each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £690 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £180 |
| Utilities | Energy | £150 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £34.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £162 |
| Food | Groceries | £238 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £132 |
| Estimated Total | £1,622 |
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 Newcastle upon Tyne
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£62.86
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.25
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£162
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Newcastle upon Tyne
- What is the average house price in Newcastle upon Tyne?
- The average house price in Newcastle upon Tyne is £143,550, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £259,260, while flats and apartments average £91,350. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
- The median annual salary in Newcastle upon Tyne is £32,770, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £6,269 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £22,264 (lower quartile) to £43,056 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Newcastle upon Tyne?
- Average monthly rent in Newcastle upon Tyne is £690 per month. Rents have increased by +8.0% over the past year.
- Is Newcastle upon Tyne an affordable place to live?
- Newcastle upon Tyne is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 25% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £690, while the median annual salary is £32,770 (approximately £2,731 per month before tax).
- How does Newcastle upon Tyne compare to London?
- The average house price in Newcastle upon Tyne is £143,550, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Newcastle upon Tyne costs around 26% of London prices, making it £407,450 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £690 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Newcastle upon Tyne?
- House prices in Newcastle upon Tyne are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £143,550 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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