Blaby, Blaby: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Blaby are close to the UK average, though council tax is notably higher at £165 a month compared to the national £147. You'll want to factor this into your budget or rental yield calculations.
Utilities and groceries sit broadly in line with the UK average. Transport costs actually work in your favour at £90 a month versus £103 nationally, which helps offset the council tax difference for both owner-occupiers and tenants.
For landlords, the higher council tax matters most when a property sits empty between tenancies. Day-to-day costs are otherwise manageable. Blaby's total monthly outgoings come to around £643, just slightly above the UK average of £640, so the overall picture is stable rather than stretched.
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Similar to
South Wigston
Similar to
Glen Parva
Similar to
Cosby & South Whetstone
Lower than
North Whetstone
Similar to
Countesthorpe
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£2,129
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£1,080
Council tax in Blaby, 2026-27
In Blaby (Blaby), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £177 a month for a couple and £133 for a single person (most common band: C, £2,214 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £133 | £1,597 |
| Couple | £177 | £2,129 |
| Family | £177 | £2,129 |
| Single parent | £133 | £1,597 |
Most common band in Blaby: C (£2,213.53 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,660.15 |
| Band B | £1,936.84 |
| Band C | £2,213.53 |
| Band D | £2,490.22 |
| Band E | £3,043.60 |
| Band F | £3,596.98 |
| Band G | £4,150.37 |
| Band H | £4,980.44 |
- 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: Blaby.
