United Kingdom · Local authority
The available budget figures add up to £2,218 a month across 6 categories. The subtotal uses published references, which can come from earlier periods and wider areas.
Missing from the published budget: Utilities, Internet and mobile.
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Published for a wider area that contains this place. They are not local prices.
| Published item | Monthly reference | Area and data period |
|---|---|---|
| RentRentMean | GBP 1,036.00 / month Original: GBP 1,036 / month | RegionalLothian broad rental market area2026-09 data |
Published for the country. They are not local prices.
| Published item | Monthly reference | Area and data period |
|---|---|---|
| GroceriesFood & non-alcoholic drinksMean | GBP 319.37 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 73.7 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| TransportTransportMean | GBP 417.73 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 96.4 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| Healthcare and insuranceHealthMean | GBP 51.57 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 11.9 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| EducationEducationMean | GBP 37.70 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 8.7 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| LeisureRecreation & cultureMean | GBP 355.77 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 82.1 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
Component-only references: Utilities, Fuel, Internet and mobile, Childcare. These categories publish components or unit prices, not a whole amount. Open the full component list below.
Each row keeps its original source and unit. Regional or national observations can support many place pages; they are not separate local prices. Do not add overlapping components.
| Published item | Monthly reference | Area and data period |
|---|---|---|
| ChildcareChild care paymentsMean | GBP 3.90 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 0.9 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| EducationEducationMean | GBP 37.70 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 8.7 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| LeisureRecreation & cultureMean | GBP 355.77 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 82.1 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| Internet and mobileInternet subscription fees (ex. combined packages)Mean | GBP 11.70 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 2.7 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| Internet and mobileTelephone and telefax servicesMean | GBP 39.87 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 9.2 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| Internet and mobileCommunicationMean | GBP 97.07 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 22.4 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| TransportTransport servicesMean | GBP 108.33 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 25 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| FuelDiesel oilMean | GBP 28.17 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 6.5 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| FuelPetrolMean | GBP 51.57 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 11.9 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| FuelPetrol, diesel and other motor oilsMean | GBP 79.73 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 18.4 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| TransportTransportMean | GBP 417.73 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 96.4 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| Healthcare and insuranceHealthMean | GBP 51.57 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 11.9 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| UtilitiesGasMean | GBP 61.10 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 14.1 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| UtilitiesElectricityMean | GBP 86.67 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 20 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| UtilitiesElectricity, gas and other fuelsMean | GBP 155.57 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 35.9 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| UtilitiesWater chargesMean | GBP 40.73 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 9.4 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
| GroceriesFood & non-alcoholic drinksMean | GBP 319.37 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 73.7 / week | NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data |
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| Home and measure | Published amount | Exact source area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroomMean · Asking rents | GBP 1,036 per month 1 bedroom · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Lothian broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional | Lothian broad rental market areaRegionPrivate rented homes; modelled average rental price |
| Room in shared accommodationMean · Asking rents | GBP 559.739745 per month Room in shared accommodation · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · Year ending September 2025 data Scotland · Region Regional | ScotlandRegionPrivate rented properties; predominantly advertised rents, with a minority of agreed lets |
| Room in shared accommodationMedian · Asking rents | GBP 630 per month Room in shared accommodation · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Median · Year ending September 2025 data Lothian broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional | Lothian broad rental market areaRegionPrivate rented properties; predominantly advertised rents, with a minority of agreed lets |
| Room in shared accommodationMean · Asking rents | GBP 645.009355 per month Room in shared accommodation · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · Year ending September 2025 data Lothian broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional | Lothian broad rental market areaRegionPrivate rented properties; predominantly advertised rents, with a minority of agreed lets |
| All dwelling sizesModelled Average · Predominantly advertised lets | GBP 1,411 per month All dwelling sizes · Predominantly advertised letsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Modelled Average · 2026-09 data Lothian broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional | Lothian broad rental market areaRegionPrivate rented homes of all bedroom sizes; PIPR modelled average rental price |
| All dwelling sizesMean · Asking rents | GBP 1,411 per month All dwelling sizes · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Lothian broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional | Lothian broad rental market areaRegionPrivate rented homes; modelled average rental price |
| 4 or more bedroomsMean · Asking rents | GBP 2,769 per month 4 or more bedrooms · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Lothian broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional | Lothian broad rental market areaRegionPrivate rented homes; modelled average rental price |
| 3 bedroomsMean · Asking rents | GBP 1,700 per month 3 bedrooms · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Lothian broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional | Lothian broad rental market areaRegionPrivate rented homes; modelled average rental price |
| 2 bedroomsMean · Asking rents | GBP 1,324 per month 2 bedrooms · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Lothian broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional | Lothian broad rental market areaRegionPrivate rented homes; modelled average rental price |
| 4 bedroomsMean · Asking rents | GBP 1,766.922141 per month 4 bedrooms · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · Year ending September 2025 data Scotland · Region Regional | ScotlandRegionPrivate rented properties; predominantly advertised rents, with a minority of agreed lets |
| 4 bedroomsMedian · Asking rents | GBP 2,560 per month 4 bedrooms · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Median · Year ending September 2025 data Lothian broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional | Lothian broad rental market areaRegionPrivate rented properties; predominantly advertised rents, with a minority of agreed lets |
| 4 bedroomsMean · Asking rents | GBP 2,565.074074 per month 4 bedrooms · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · Year ending September 2025 data Lothian broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional | Lothian broad rental market areaRegionPrivate rented properties; predominantly advertised rents, with a minority of agreed lets |
The first 12 measures are shown. Figures are comparable only when the area, housing type, period and rent definition match.
Gross pay is before personal deductions. A regional or national figure does not establish a local salary.
Search professions for this place| Occupation | Published pay | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary occupationsSOC 9 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 13 per hour Median · April 2025 data Scotland · Region Regional | Gross hourly employee earnings excluding overtime; all employee jobs |
| Process, plant and machine operativesSOC 8 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 14.79 per hour Median · April 2025 data Scotland · Region Regional | Gross hourly employee earnings excluding overtime; all employee jobs |
| Sales and customer service occupationsSOC 7 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 12.71 per hour Median · April 2025 data Scotland · Region Regional | Gross hourly employee earnings excluding overtime; all employee jobs |
| Caring, leisure and other service occupationsSOC 6 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 15.03 per hour Median · April 2025 data Scotland · Region Regional | Gross hourly employee earnings excluding overtime; all employee jobs |
| Skilled trades occupationsSOC 5 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 16.78 per hour Median · April 2025 data Scotland · Region Regional | Gross hourly employee earnings excluding overtime; all employee jobs |
| Administrative and secretarial occupationsSOC 4 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 15.38 per hour Median · April 2025 data Scotland · Region Regional | Gross hourly employee earnings excluding overtime; all employee jobs |
| Associate professional occupationsSOC 3 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 19.38 per hour Median · April 2025 data Scotland · Region Regional | Gross hourly employee earnings excluding overtime; all employee jobs |
| Professional occupationsSOC 2 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 26.48 per hour Median · April 2025 data Scotland · Region Regional | Gross hourly employee earnings excluding overtime; all employee jobs |
| Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 1 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 25.73 per hour Median · April 2025 data Scotland · Region Regional | Gross hourly employee earnings excluding overtime; all employee jobs |
| Other elementary services occupations n.e.c.SOC 9269 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 14.1 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Leisure and theme park attendantsSOC 9267 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 13.76 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Coffee shop workersSOC 9266 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 13.05 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Bar staffSOC 9265 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 13.5 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Waiters and waitressesSOC 9264 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 13.37 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
| Kitchen and catering assistantsSOC 9263 · Classification edition 2020 | GBP 13.51 per hour Median · Pay period including 22 April 2026 data United Kingdom · Country National | Gross hourly pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in the United Kingdom, pay unaffected by absence |
Places within 100 km come first, then labelled country fallbacks.
66.8 km between reference points
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GBP 845 per month 1 bedroom · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Greater Glasgow broad rental market area · Broad rental market area RegionalOther place in the country
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GBP 839 per month 1 bedroom · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-07 data Belfast broad rental market area · Broad rental market area RegionalOther place in the country
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GBP 879 per month 1 bedroom · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data York · Municipality LocalOther place in the country
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GBP 1,007 per month 1 bedroom · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Manchester · Municipality LocalOther place in the country
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GBP 689 per month 1 bedroom · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Swansea · Municipality LocalOther place in the country
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GBP 910 per month 1 bedroom · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Cardiff · Municipality LocalUse your household costs and take-home pay.
Reviewed UK employee cases cover 2026/27. Confirm residence, workplace and supported assumptions.
Not available for this place: household income, population, linked facilities, local school records, linked climate series, live property listings. Missing data does not mean a service is absent or free.
Related area definitions: Lothian broad rental market area, Scotland (broad rental market area)
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