Headstone, Harrow: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Headstone run slightly above the UK average, with transport being the main difference. You'll pay £140 a month here versus £103 nationally — that's the price of having good London connections.
Council tax comes to £155 a month, a bit above the £147 UK average but cheaper than nearby neighbourhoods like Pinner and Hatch End. Groceries are just under the national average at £220. Utilities and internet are pretty much in line with the rest of the country.
All in, you're looking at around £685 a month. That matters if you're a landlord working out rental yields, since tenants will factor those transport costs into what they can actually afford. Compared to neighbouring areas, Headstone is relatively cost-efficient.
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Higher than
UK Average
Higher than
Greenhill
Similar to
North Harrow
Lower than
Pinner
Lower than
Wealdstone North
Lower than
West Harrow
Similar to
Harrow Weald
Lower than
Hatch End
Higher than
Marlborough
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£2,756
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£1,680
Council tax in Headstone, 2026-27
In Headstone (Harrow), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £230 a month for a couple and £172 for a single person (most common band: C, £2,232 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £172 | £2,067 |
| Couple | £230 | £2,756 |
| Family | £230 | £2,756 |
| Single parent | £172 | £2,067 |
Most common band in Headstone: C (£2,232.06 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,674.05 |
| Band B | £1,953.05 |
| Band C | £2,232.06 |
| Band D | £2,511.07 |
| Band E | £3,069.09 |
| Band F | £3,627.10 |
| Band G | £4,185.12 |
| Band H | £5,022.14 |
- 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: Harrow.
