South West
Town
Pop. 49,000Cost of Living in Yeovil
Somerset, England
Average House Price
£292.0k
+1%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£34,748
+11%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,166/mo
+3%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£2,305
Band D / yr
Energy
£146
/ mo
Water
£35.00
/ mo
Broadband
£34.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£71.24
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in Yeovil
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£291,970
Detached£441,350
Semi-detached£281,300
Terraced£242,500
Flat / Apartment£189,150
House prices in Yeovil have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in Yeovil
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£34,748
Mean£39,100
Median hourly rate£16.70/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£23,736
Upper quartile (75th)£46,000
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+11.0%£4,291 below national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in Yeovil
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Yeovil each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £1,166 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £192 |
| Utilities | Energy | £146 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £34.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £184 |
| Food | Groceries | £270 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £150 |
| Estimated Total | £2,177 |
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 Yeovil
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£71.24
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.41
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£184
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Yeovil
- What is the average house price in Yeovil?
- The average house price in Yeovil is £291,970, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £441,350, while flats and apartments average £189,150. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Yeovil?
- The median annual salary in Yeovil is £34,748, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £4,291 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £23,736 (lower quartile) to £46,000 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Yeovil?
- Average monthly rent in Yeovil is £1,166 per month. Rents have increased by +5.2% over the past year.
- Is Yeovil an affordable place to live?
- Yeovil is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 40% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,166, while the median annual salary is £34,748 (approximately £2,896 per month before tax).
- How does Yeovil compare to London?
- The average house price in Yeovil is £291,970, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Yeovil costs around 53% of London prices, making it £259,030 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,166 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Yeovil?
- House prices in Yeovil are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £291,970 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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