Bôn-y-maen, Swansea: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Your monthly living costs in Bôn-y-maen come to around £558, which is £82 less than the UK average of £640. That's a real difference to your wallet.
Council tax runs £130 a month — £17 below the national average. Groceries cost £190, compared to £224 nationally. Transport is where you'll see the biggest saving: just £70 a month instead of the typical £103.
Utilities are slightly higher at £140 a month, but only marginally above the UK average.
For landlords, these lower running costs make the neighbourhood appealing to tenants watching their budgets. That tends to mean steady demand and fewer empty properties, which directly affects your rental returns.
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Lower than
UK Average
Similar to
Landore
Similar to
Llansamlet
Lower than
St Thomas
Similar to
Coedffranc West
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£1,812
Groceries
£2,280
Transport
£840
Council tax in Bôn-y-maen, 2026-27
In Bôn-y-maen (Swansea), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £151 a month for a couple and £113 for a single person (most common band: A, £1,492 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £113 | £1,359 |
| Couple | £151 | £1,812 |
| Family | £151 | £1,812 |
| Single parent | £113 | £1,359 |
Most common band in Bôn-y-maen: A (£1,492.19 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,492.19 |
| Band B | £1,740.89 |
| Band C | £1,989.59 |
| Band D | £2,238.29 |
| Band E | £2,735.69 |
| Band F | £3,233.09 |
| Band G | £3,730.48 |
| Band H | £4,476.58 |
| Band I | £5,222.68 |
- 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: Swansea.
