Kirkham, Fylde: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Kirkham come to around £623 a month, slightly below the UK average of £640. You'll pay more for council tax here, but you'll save on groceries and transport.
Council tax is £155 a month — that's £8 above the national average, so factor that in. Groceries are cheaper at £210 compared to £224 nationally, and transport costs are noticeably lower at £90 versus £103. Utilities and internet sit roughly in line with the UK average.
For landlords, the relatively low running costs make Kirkham an attractive proposition. Tenants benefit from lower day-to-day expenses, which keeps demand steady and void periods short.
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Similar to
UK Average
Similar to
Medlar-with-Wesham
Lower than
Rural East Fylde
Lower than
Wrea Green with Westby
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£2,183
Groceries
£2,520
Transport
£1,080
Council tax in Kirkham, 2026-27
In Kirkham (Fylde), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £182 a month for a couple and £136 for a single person (most common band: A, £1,656 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £136 | £1,637 |
| Couple | £182 | £2,183 |
| Family | £182 | £2,183 |
| Single parent | £136 | £1,637 |
Most common band in Kirkham: A (£1,655.96 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,655.96 |
| Band B | £1,931.95 |
| Band C | £2,207.95 |
| Band D | £2,483.94 |
| Band E | £3,035.93 |
| Band F | £3,587.91 |
| Band G | £4,139.90 |
| Band H | £4,967.88 |
- 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: Fylde.
