Bridge, Redbridge: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Bridge sit close to the UK average at around £630 a month. Transport is cheaper here — you'll spend £80 monthly compared to the UK average of £103, which adds up to real savings over a year. Council tax is higher at £160 a month (£13 above the national average), but this balances out the transport savings. Utilities, internet, and groceries are all roughly in line with what you'd pay elsewhere in the UK.
If you're renting out a property, this matters. The lower overall costs mean tenants are more likely to stay, which means fewer void periods and steadier rental income.
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Similar to
UK Average
Lower than
Monkhams
Lower than
Churchfields
Lower than
Fullwell
Lower than
Fairlop
Lower than
Chigwell with Lambourne
Lower than
Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge
Lower than
Grange Hill
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£2,349
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£960
Council tax in Bridge, 2026-27
In Bridge (Redbridge), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £196 a month for a couple and £147 for a single person (most common band: D, £2,295 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £147 | £1,762 |
| Couple | £196 | £2,349 |
| Family | £196 | £2,349 |
| Single parent | £147 | £1,762 |
Most common band in Bridge: D (£2,294.58 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,529.72 |
| Band B | £1,784.67 |
| Band C | £2,039.63 |
| Band D | £2,294.58 |
| Band E | £2,804.49 |
| Band F | £3,314.39 |
| Band G | £3,824.30 |
| Band H | £4,589.16 |
- 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: Redbridge.
