North West
Best known for the Lake District, Blackpool Tower & The Beatles
The Region
The North West will almost certainly offer you some of the most affordable living in the country. It also boasts two of the UK’s most iconic and exciting cities in Manchester and Liverpool. Both offer a great mix of jobs, culture, history and leisure, and some of the best nights out in Britain.
For the great outdoors, you’ve also got Hadrian’s Wall, charming coastal areas and lots of untouched countryside.
Average living costs for the North West
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Average house prices (February 2017)
£152,618 -
Average house rent prices
£663pcm -
Council Tax
Average in UK £1,600/annum -
Gas and Electricity
Average in UK is £790/annum for small house/flat -
Water and sewage
Average in England & Wales is £395/annum -
TV licence
£147/annum -
House/contents insurance
Average cost for both was £120/annum -
Commute distance & percentage of salary
54mins 23.5% of annual salary -
Distance/Time from London
Carlisle – 317miles, 5+hours drive, 3+hour train journey