Brantham, Babergh: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Brantham run slightly above the UK average, mainly because of higher transport and council tax bills. You'll want to factor these into your affordability calculations.
Monthly costs here come to around £663, compared to the UK average of £640. Council tax sits at £155 a month — higher than the national £147 — and transport costs £120 against an average of £103. That's likely down to the rural location and needing a car. Groceries and internet are pretty much in line with what you'd pay elsewhere.
If you're a landlord, these running costs will affect what tenants can afford, so you'll need to account for that when working out rental yields. Compared to neighbouring East Bergholt and Lawford, Brantham's council tax is noticeably lower, which gives it a bit of an edge.
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Similar to
UK Average
Similar to
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Higher than
Orwell
Similar to
Stour
Similar to
East Bergholt
Similar to
Copdock & Washbrook
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£2,173
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£1,440
Council tax in Brantham, 2026-27
In Brantham (Babergh), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £181 a month for a couple and £136 for a single person (most common band: D, £2,342 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £136 | £1,630 |
| Couple | £181 | £2,173 |
| Family | £181 | £2,173 |
| Single parent | £136 | £1,630 |
Most common band in Brantham: D (£2,341.55 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,561.03 |
| Band B | £1,821.21 |
| Band C | £2,081.38 |
| Band D | £2,341.55 |
| Band E | £2,861.89 |
| Band F | £3,382.24 |
| Band G | £3,902.58 |
| Band H | £4,683.10 |
- 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: Babergh.
