Gibbonsdown, Vale of Glamorgan: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Gibbonsdown sit slightly below the UK average, with transport costs standing out as genuinely cheaper at £80 a month versus the national £103.
Council tax comes to £140 a month, just under the UK average of £147. Groceries cost around £220, again a bit below average. Utilities are £140, marginally above the national figure, while internet costs match the average at £28.
If you're thinking about buy-to-let, the lower transport and council tax costs make Gibbonsdown an affordable neighbourhood for tenants. That tends to support demand and keeps void periods short, which directly affects your rental yields.
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Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£2,011
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£960
Council tax in Gibbonsdown, 2026-27
In Gibbonsdown (Vale of Glamorgan), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £168 a month for a couple and £126 for a single person (most common band: B, £1,736 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £126 | £1,508 |
| Couple | £168 | £2,011 |
| Family | £168 | £2,011 |
| Single parent | £126 | £1,508 |
Most common band in Gibbonsdown: B (£1,735.64 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,487.69 |
| Band B | £1,735.64 |
| Band C | £1,983.59 |
| Band D | £2,231.54 |
| Band E | £2,727.44 |
| Band F | £3,223.34 |
| Band G | £3,719.23 |
| Band H | £4,463.08 |
| Band I | £5,206.93 |
- 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: Vale of Glamorgan.
