Meadvale & St John's, Reigate and Banstead: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Meadvale & St John's are higher than the UK average, mainly because of council tax and transport. You'll need to budget around £710 a month to live here comfortably.
Council tax comes to £190 a month — that's £43 more than the UK average of £147. Transport costs £120 a month compared to £103 nationally. Utilities and internet run to £180, which is a bit above average. Groceries are £220, pretty much in line with the UK average of £224.
If you're a landlord, these higher costs matter. Your tenants will need decent salaries to cover them. Rental yields can work here, but you'll need to price properties based on what tenants actually earn and spend in the neighbourhood.
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Higher than
UK Average
Similar to
Redhill West & Wray Common
Similar to
Reigate
Similar to
South Park & Woodhatch
Similar to
Earlswood & Whitebushes
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,800
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£2,954
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£1,440
Council tax in Meadvale & St John's, 2026-27
In Meadvale & St John's (Reigate and Banstead), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £246 a month for a couple and £185 for a single person (most common band: D, £2,567 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £185 | £2,216 |
| Couple | £246 | £2,954 |
| Family | £246 | £2,954 |
| Single parent | £185 | £2,216 |
Most common band in Meadvale & St John's: D (£2,566.61 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,711.07 |
| Band B | £1,996.25 |
| Band C | £2,281.43 |
| Band D | £2,566.61 |
| Band E | £3,136.97 |
| Band F | £3,707.33 |
| Band G | £4,277.68 |
| Band H | £5,133.22 |
- 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: Reigate and Banstead.
