Can a Managers in transport and distribution afford to rent in the UK?
Can a Managers in transport and distribution afford to rent in the UK?
A Managers in transport and distribution earns a full-time median of £47,504 per year (ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025). Across 9 UK regions, rent is affordable (below 30% of gross income) in 6 out of 9. North East is most affordable at a Gera Affordability Ratio of 20.3%; South East is least affordable at 39.2%.
Gera Affordability Ratio
North East is most affordable for a Managers in transport and distribution. 6 of 9 regions are below the 30% ONS threshold.
How this is calculatedManagers in transport and distribution — salary and affordability summary
National median
£47,504
ONS ASHE 2025, FT
Monthly gross
£3,959
Before tax
Affordable regions
6/9
GAR ≤ 30%
Rent affordability by UK region
Gera Affordability Ratio = (monthly rent ÷ regional median monthly salary) × 100. Sorted most affordable first. Click a region for a detailed breakdown.
| Region | Salary | Avg rent / mo | GAR | GAR 2-bed | Buy ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East | £45,905 | £776 | 20.3% | 17.9% | 3.6× |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £49,127 | £856 | 20.9% | 18.6% | 4.2× |
| East Midlands | £48,184 | £914 | 22.8% | 20.4% | 5× |
| North West | £45,969 | £954 | 24.9% | 22.7% | 4.7× |
| West Midlands | £46,243 | £966 | 25.1% | 22.6% | 5.4× |
| Scotland | £47,495 | £1,009 | 25.5% | 23.0% | 4× |
| East of England | £43,594 | £1,280 | 35.2% | 31.3% | 7.7× |
| South West | £41,535 | £1,234 | 35.7% | 30.5% | 7.3× |
| South East | £43,393 | £1,418 | 39.2% | 35.0% | 8.7× |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for a Managers in transport and distribution?
- According to ONS ASHE 2025 provisional data (reference period April 2025), the UK median gross annual pay for a Managers in transport and distribution working full-time is £47,504, which equals £3,959 per month before tax.
- Which UK region is most affordable for a Managers in transport and distribution to rent?
- North East is the most affordable region for a Managers in transport and distribution to rent, with a Gera Affordability Ratio of 20.3% — average monthly rent £776 against a regional median salary of £45,905 (ONS ASHE 2025, April 2025).
- Where is it hardest for a Managers in transport and distribution to afford rent?
- South East is the least affordable region, with a Gera Affordability Ratio of 39.2% — average monthly rent £1,418 versus regional median salary £43,393 for this occupation.
- Can a Managers in transport and distribution afford to buy a home in the UK?
- At the national median salary of £47,504, buying in North East would require a price-to-income ratio of 3.6× (average house price £163,190 ÷ regional salary £45,905). That is rated "Accessible" — Under 5× salary — historically accessible range. The full buy-ratio across all regions is shown in the table below.
- How is the Gera Affordability Ratio calculated for a Managers in transport and distribution?
- GAR = (monthly_rent ÷ regional_median_monthly_salary) × 100. Salary from ONS ASHE 2025 (Table 15(4).7a, region × occupation, full-time median). Rent from ONS PIPR May 2026 (regional average monthly private rent). A ratio ≤ 30% is "affordable" per ONS guidance. Full methodology: https://gerajobs.com/affordability/methodology.
Data sources
Salary: Office for National Statistics — Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025 provisional · Open Government Licence v3.0
Rent: Office for National Statistics — Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR), May 2026 · Open Government Licence v3.0
House prices: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI), April 2026 · Open Government Licence v3.0
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