Ashton St Michael's, Tameside: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Ashton St Michael's are below the UK average. Monthly essentials come to around £608 compared to £640 nationally — you're saving money largely because transport and council tax are cheaper here.
Transport is where you'll notice the biggest difference. You'll spend £80 a month getting around versus £103 across the UK. Council tax is also slightly lower at £140 compared to £147 nationally. Groceries and utilities are much the same as everywhere else.
If you're thinking about buy-to-let, these lower running costs work in your favour. Tenants watching their spending will find the neighbourhood more appealing, which can help keep demand steady and reduce how long properties sit empty.
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Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£1,835
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£960
Council tax in Ashton St Michael's, 2026-27
In Ashton St Michael's (Tameside), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £153 a month for a couple and £115 for a single person (most common band: A, £1,631 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £115 | £1,376 |
| Couple | £153 | £1,835 |
| Family | £153 | £1,835 |
| Single parent | £115 | £1,376 |
Most common band in Ashton St Michael's: A (£1,631.47 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,631.47 |
| Band B | £1,903.39 |
| Band C | £2,175.30 |
| Band D | £2,447.21 |
| Band E | £2,991.03 |
| Band F | £3,534.86 |
| Band G | £4,078.68 |
| Band H | £4,894.42 |
- 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: Tameside.
