King's Hedges, Cambridge: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in King's Hedges come to around £630 a month, which is pretty much in line with the UK average of £640. Council tax is higher here, but you'll spend less on transport.
Council tax runs at £170 a month against the UK average of £147. That's something to factor into your budget, whether you're planning to live here or let the property out. If you're renting it, tenants will pay this directly, but it does affect how affordable the neighbourhood feels and how much demand you'll see.
Transport costs just £70 a month — well below the UK average of £103. King's Hedges has good bus connections and cycle routes into central Cambridge, which keeps costs down and makes it a draw for renters without a car.
Utilities, internet, and groceries all sit close to the national average.
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Similar to
UK Average
Lower than
Milton & Waterbeach
Lower than
Histon & Impington
Similar to
Arbury
Similar to
East Chesterton
Lower than
West Chesterton
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£2,149
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£840
Council tax in King's Hedges, 2026-27
In King's Hedges (Cambridge), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £179 a month for a couple and £134 for a single person (most common band: C, £2,193 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £134 | £1,612 |
| Couple | £179 | £2,149 |
| Family | £179 | £2,149 |
| Single parent | £134 | £1,612 |
Most common band in King's Hedges: C (£2,192.91 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,644.68 |
| Band B | £1,918.79 |
| Band C | £2,192.91 |
| Band D | £2,467.02 |
| Band E | £3,015.25 |
| Band F | £3,563.47 |
| Band G | £4,111.70 |
| Band H | £4,934.04 |
- 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: Cambridge.
