Dunvant and Killay, Swansea: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Your monthly living costs in Dunvant and Killay come in at around £603, which is below the UK average of £640. You'll save most on transport and groceries.
Transport costs you £80 a month here compared to £103 nationally. Groceries run £210 against the national £224. Council tax is £145, just under the UK average of £147. Utilities are a bit higher at £140.
For landlords, these lower running costs appeal to budget-conscious tenants. That typically means steady demand and fewer empty properties.
Costs here sit roughly in line with nearby neighbourhoods like Mayals and Sketty, which have similar or slightly higher bills overall.
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Lower than
UK Average
Similar to
Fairwood
Similar to
Gowerton
Similar to
Sketty
Similar to
Waunarlwydd
Similar to
Mayals
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£2,488
Groceries
£2,520
Transport
£960
Council tax in Dunvant and Killay, 2026-27
In Dunvant and Killay (Swansea), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £207 a month for a couple and £156 for a single person (most common band: D, £2,238 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £156 | £1,866 |
| Couple | £207 | £2,488 |
| Family | £207 | £2,488 |
| Single parent | £156 | £1,866 |
Most common band in Dunvant and Killay: D (£2,238.29 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,492.19 |
| Band B | £1,740.89 |
| Band C | £1,989.59 |
| Band D | £2,238.29 |
| Band E | £2,735.69 |
| Band F | £3,233.09 |
| Band G | £3,730.48 |
| Band H | £4,476.58 |
| Band I | £5,222.68 |
- 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: Swansea.
