Ballymurphy, Belfast: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Ballymurphy are well below the UK average. You'll spend around £383 a month compared to the national figure of £640, making it one of Belfast's most affordable neighbourhoods to buy into.
Northern Ireland doesn't use council tax like England, Scotland, and Wales do. Instead, you pay rates, which work differently and tend to be lower overall. That's a real saving for homeowners and landlords.
Utilities, groceries, and transport all cost noticeably less than the UK average. Transport is particularly cheap at £70 a month versus £103 nationally.
For landlords, lower running costs mean stronger net yields, especially as rental demand in Belfast stays solid.
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Lower than
UK Average
Similar to
Ballygomartin
Lower than
Falls Park
Lower than
Beechmount
Lower than
Clonard
Lower than
Turf Lodge
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,140
Internet
£336
Domestic Rates
£1,172
Groceries
£2,280
Transport
£840
Domestic rates in Ballymurphy, 2026-27
In Ballymurphy (Belfast), estimated 2026-27 domestic rates average about £98 a month (£1,172 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £98 | £1,172 |
| Couple | £98 | £1,172 |
| Family | £98 | £1,172 |
| Single parent | £98 | £1,172 |
- Ward averages based on local house prices, not a bill for a specific home.
- Northern Ireland charges domestic rates instead of council tax. There is no single-person discount, so every household type shows the same estimate.
- Estimated from ONS, Ofgem and Census data. Council: Belfast.
