King's Park, Hackney: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in King's Park are roughly in line with the UK average, though you'll notice some real differences depending on what you're spending on. Transport is genuinely cheaper here, but council tax runs a bit higher than usual.
Transport costs £80 a month — that's noticeably below the UK average of £103. If you commute regularly, that adds up to real savings over the year. Groceries are also slightly cheaper at £220 compared to the national average.
Council tax is £155 a month, which is a touch above the UK average of £147. Utilities and internet sit pretty much where you'd expect them to be.
The lower transport costs make King's Park appealing to renters who commute into central London, which tends to keep rental yields healthy. Overall, it's a relatively affordable neighbourhood for east London.
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Similar to
UK Average
Lower than
Hackney Wick
Lower than
Homerton
Lower than
Lea Bridge
Lower than
Leyton
Lower than
Lea Bridge
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£1,809
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£960
Council tax in King's Park, 2026-27
In King's Park (Hackney), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £151 a month for a couple and £113 for a single person (most common band: B, £1,602 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £113 | £1,357 |
| Couple | £151 | £1,809 |
| Family | £151 | £1,809 |
| Single parent | £113 | £1,357 |
Most common band in King's Park: B (£1,602.46 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,373.53 |
| Band B | £1,602.46 |
| Band C | £1,831.38 |
| Band D | £2,060.30 |
| Band E | £2,518.14 |
| Band F | £2,975.99 |
| Band G | £3,433.83 |
| Band H | £4,120.60 |
- 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: Hackney.
