Colgate & Rusper, Horsham: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Colgate & Rusper are higher than the UK average, with council tax and transport making the biggest difference — you'll pay around £730 a month across key household bills compared to roughly £640 nationally.
Council tax here is £190 a month, well above the UK average of £147. Transport costs £140 a month because of the rural location and the need for a car. Utilities come in at £150, slightly above average. Groceries are roughly in line at £220.
If you're a landlord, these higher running costs matter when you're setting rent. Tenants will notice transport costs most, so properties with good road links or nearby amenities tend to stay more attractive.
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Higher than
UK Average
Higher than
Holbrook West
Higher than
Roffey South
Higher than
Forest
Lower than
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
Higher than
Holbrook East
Similar to
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
Higher than
Roffey North
Higher than
Bewbush & North Broadfield
Higher than
Broadfield
Higher than
Langley Green & Tushmore
Higher than
Ifield
Similar to
Handcross & Pease Pottage
Similar to
Capel, Leigh, Newdigate & Charlwood
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,800
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£2,770
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£1,680
Council tax in Colgate & Rusper, 2026-27
In Colgate & Rusper (Horsham), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £231 a month for a couple and £173 for a single person (most common band: C, £2,170 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £173 | £2,078 |
| Couple | £231 | £2,770 |
| Family | £231 | £2,770 |
| Single parent | £173 | £2,078 |
Most common band in Colgate & Rusper: C (£2,169.79 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,627.34 |
| Band B | £1,898.56 |
| Band C | £2,169.79 |
| Band D | £2,441.01 |
| Band E | £2,983.46 |
| Band F | £3,525.90 |
| Band G | £4,068.35 |
| Band H | £4,882.02 |
- 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: Horsham.
