Abbey, Barking and Dagenham: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Abbey are roughly in line with the UK average, though council tax is higher at £170 a month compared to the national £147. That's something to factor into your budget, whether you're planning to live here or let the property out.
You'll spend around £170 a month on utilities and internet combined, which matches the national average. Groceries cost about £220 — just under the UK average of £224. Transport is a real saving point at £90 a month versus £103 nationally, which helps balance out the higher council tax.
All in, you're looking at roughly £650 a month in living costs. If you're a landlord, the lower transport costs are attractive to renters who commute locally, which keeps rental demand steady in the neighbourhood.
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Gascoigne
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Northbury
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Eastbury
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Wall End
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£1,894
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£1,080
Council tax in Abbey, 2026-27
In Abbey (Barking and Dagenham), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £158 a month for a couple and £118 for a single person (most common band: C, £1,954 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £118 | £1,420 |
| Couple | £158 | £1,894 |
| Family | £158 | £1,894 |
| Single parent | £118 | £1,420 |
Most common band in Abbey: C (£1,954.23 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,465.67 |
| Band B | £1,709.95 |
| Band C | £1,954.23 |
| Band D | £2,198.51 |
| Band E | £2,687.07 |
| Band F | £3,175.63 |
| Band G | £3,664.18 |
| Band H | £4,397.02 |
- Ward averages based on the mix of homes in each band, not a bill for a specific home.
- Single person and single parent figures include the 25% single-person discount.
- Estimated from ONS, Ofgem and Census data. Council: Barking and Dagenham.
