South West
Town
Pop. 155,000Cost of Living in Poole
Dorset, England
Average House Price
£264.9k
+9%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,903
+0%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,067/mo
+11%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£2,283
Band D / yr
Energy
£146
/ mo
Water
£35.00
/ mo
Broadband
£35.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£71.97
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in Poole
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£264,880
Detached£400,400
Semi-detached£255,200
Terraced£220,000
Flat / Apartment£171,600
House prices in Poole have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in Poole
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,903
Mean£43,775
Median hourly rate£18.69/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,574
Upper quartile (75th)£51,500
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+0.3%£136 below national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in Poole
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Poole each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £1,067 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £190 |
| Utilities | Energy | £146 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £35.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £186 |
| Food | Groceries | £267 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £151 |
| Estimated Total | £2,077 |
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 Poole
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£71.97
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.43
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£186
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Poole
- What is the average house price in Poole?
- The average house price in Poole is £264,880, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £400,400, while flats and apartments average £171,600. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Poole?
- The median annual salary in Poole is £38,903, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £136 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,574 (lower quartile) to £51,500 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Poole?
- Average monthly rent in Poole is £1,067 per month. Rents have increased by +4.2% over the past year.
- Is Poole an affordable place to live?
- Poole can be a stretch for those on median earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 33% of the median monthly income, which exceeds the 30% affordability guideline. The average monthly rent is £1,067, while the median annual salary is £38,903 (approximately £3,242 per month before tax).
- How does Poole compare to London?
- The average house price in Poole is £264,880, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Poole costs around 48% of London prices, making it £286,120 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,067 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Poole?
- House prices in Poole are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £264,880 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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