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Cost of Living in Bradford-on-Avon

Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom · Population 10,406

▼ -17% vs United Kingdom average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£816 ($1,033)
Couple, monthly£1,492 ($1,888)
Family of four, monthly£1,971 ($2,495)

Estimated Prices in Bradford-on-Avon

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£7.25 ($9.18)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£29.01 ($36.72)per meal
Cappuccino£2.18 ($2.75)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£164 ($208)per month
Monthly public transport pass£26.59 ($33.66)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£70.10 ($88.74)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£20.31 ($25.70)per month
Fitness club membership£20.31 ($25.70)per month
Cinema ticket£5.32 ($6.73)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£478 ($605)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£332 ($421)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£997 ($1,262)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Bradford-on-Avon is £2,204 ($2,790) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £816 ($1,033) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £1,061 ($1,343) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£332 ($421)) represents about 41% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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4 km away · Wiltshire

Melksham

8 km away · Wiltshire

Bath

8 km away · Bath and North East Somerset

Westbury

11 km away · Wiltshire

Corsham

11 km away · Wiltshire

Frome

14 km away · Somerset

Chippenham

16 km away · Wiltshire

Warminster

17 km away · Wiltshire

Other Major Cities in United Kingdom

London

London, City of · pop. 11,262,000

£1,225 ($1,550) / mo

Birmingham

Birmingham · pop. 2,590,363

£1,059 ($1,341) / mo

Portsmouth

Portsmouth · pop. 855,679

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Southampton

Southampton · pop. 855,569

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Bristol

Bristol, City of · pop. 707,412

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Glasgow

Glasgow City · pop. 626,410

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Manchester

Manchester · pop. 547,627

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Leeds

Leeds · pop. 536,280

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Living in Bradford-on-Avon

Bradford-on-Avon is one of the key cities in United Kingdom. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £816 ($1,033), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £332 ($421) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £1,971 ($2,495) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £1,492 ($1,888) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Bradford-on-Avon is £2,204 ($2,790). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £1,061 ($1,343) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradford-on-Avon expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £816 ($1,033) per month in Bradford-on-Avon including rent outside the city centre. That is 17% less than the national average for United Kingdom.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Bradford-on-Avon?
A net salary of around £1,061 ($1,343) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bradford-on-Avon with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bradford-on-Avon is £2,204 ($2,790).
How much is rent in Bradford-on-Avon?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £478 ($605) per month in the city centre and £332 ($421) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £997 ($1,262).
Is Bradford-on-Avon cheaper than United Kingdom on average?
Yes — Bradford-on-Avon is estimated to be about 17% cheaper than the United Kingdom average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Bradford-on-Avon?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £164 ($208) in Bradford-on-Avon. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £7 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around £2 ($3).
How do transport costs in Bradford-on-Avon compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bradford-on-Avon is estimated at £27 ($34). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bradford-on-Avon are estimates based on United Kingdom national averages adjusted for city size (population 10,406). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.