Gowerton, Swansea: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Gowerton are below the UK average. You'll spend around £598 a month here compared to £640 nationally, mainly because transport and groceries cost less.
Transport is notably cheaper at £80 a month versus £103 across the UK. Groceries run to £210 instead of £224. Council tax sits at £140, just under the national average of £147. Utilities and internet are much the same as elsewhere in the country.
If you're thinking about letting a property, these lower running costs work in your favour. Tenants on tighter budgets find Gowerton appealing, which keeps demand steady. Nearby neighbourhoods like Dunvant and Killay and Waunarlwydd have similar costs, so Gowerton sits in a reliably affordable part of Swansea.
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Lower than
UK Average
Similar to
Dunvant and Killay
Similar to
Fairwood
Similar to
Llwchwr
Similar to
Pen-clawdd
Similar to
Waunarlwydd
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£2,222
Groceries
£2,520
Transport
£960
Council tax in Gowerton, 2026-27
In Gowerton (Swansea), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £185 a month for a couple and £139 for a single person (most common band: C, £1,990 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £139 | £1,666 |
| Couple | £185 | £2,222 |
| Family | £185 | £2,222 |
| Single parent | £139 | £1,666 |
Most common band in Gowerton: C (£1,989.59 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.
