Mayfield & Five Ashes, Wealden: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Mayfield & Five Ashes are a bit higher than the UK average. Council tax is the biggest difference — you'll pay £190 a month here compared to £147 nationally.
Utilities and internet come to £170 combined, which is roughly in line with the rest of the country. Groceries are slightly cheaper at £220 a month. Transport costs more at £120 a month — that's £17 above the national average of £103 — because the rural location means most people rely on a car.
Your total monthly costs will be around £700, about £53 more than the UK average. If you're a landlord, those higher running costs are worth building into your rental prices to keep your yields healthy.
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Higher than
UK Average
Lower than
Horam & Punnetts Town
Similar to
Hurst Green & Ticehurst
Similar to
Framfield & Cross-in-Hand
Similar to
Frant & Wadhurst
Similar to
Burwash & the Weald
Similar to
Hadlow Down & Rotherfield
Similar to
Heathfield North
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£3,390
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£1,440
Council tax in Mayfield & Five Ashes, 2026-27
In Mayfield & Five Ashes (Wealden), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £283 a month for a couple and £212 for a single person (most common band: G, £4,547 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £212 | £2,542 |
| Couple | £283 | £3,390 |
| Family | £283 | £3,390 |
| Single parent | £212 | £2,542 |
Most common band in Mayfield & Five Ashes: G (£4,547.38 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,818.95 |
| Band B | £2,122.11 |
| Band C | £2,425.27 |
| Band D | £2,728.43 |
| Band E | £3,334.75 |
| Band F | £3,941.07 |
| Band G | £4,547.38 |
| Band H | £5,456.86 |
- 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: Wealden.
