Llwchwr, Swansea: Living Costs
Cost of Living
You'll find living costs in Llwchwr sit slightly below the UK average, which means real savings on transport and groceries. That makes it a smart pick if you're watching your budget or a landlord keen to protect your margins.
Transport is where you'll notice the biggest difference — you're looking at £80 a month here versus £103 across the UK. Groceries are cheaper too at £210 compared to £224 nationally. Council tax comes to £145, just under the UK average of £147. Utilities are a touch higher at £140, but the gap's minimal.
Your total monthly costs work out to around £603, against roughly £640 nationally. For landlords, those lower running costs mean better net yields. For owner-occupiers, the savings aren't huge, but they add up over time.
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Lower than
UK Average
Similar to
Cockett
Similar to
Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Similar to
Gowerton
Similar to
Penllergaer
Similar to
Waunarlwydd
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£2,074
Groceries
£2,520
Transport
£960
Council tax in Llwchwr, 2026-27
In Llwchwr (Swansea), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £173 a month for a couple and £130 for a single person (most common band: C, £1,990 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £130 | £1,556 |
| Couple | £173 | £2,074 |
| Family | £173 | £2,074 |
| Single parent | £130 | £1,556 |
Most common band in Llwchwr: 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.
