How Good is Your Salary? Average UK Salary vs House Prices in 2025

Is it better to earn £48k in London, or £33k in the North East of England?

In this video, I’m breaking down the latest ONS affordability index to reveal where your money actually goes furthest in the UK. We’ll compare average UK salary data to average UK house prices across England and Wales to uncover where in the UK you'll save more of your money, so you can see how affordable (or not) your region is and what that means for your lifestyle, disposable income, and chances of getting on the housing ladder.

This is your guide to understanding which areas offer the best value for money, where your money will go further, and ultimately which regions could make you richer.

We’ll cover:
✅ The average salary vs house price by region
✅ Affordability index scores across England & Wales
✅ Which regions offer the best value for money
✅ How affordability has changed in the last 30 years

Want to see how your salary compares nationally? Watch my UK Salary Breakdown video next for a full look at average earnings by age, industry and region, and to see how you compare to the top 1%:    • Average UK Salary in 2025: How Good Is You...  

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00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Average House Prices vs Average Salary
03:33 - Affordability Index
05:29 - Other Regions vs London
06:46 - Affordability Over Time

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Using Data From:
Office for National Statistics (ONS)

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