Milton, Southend-on-Sea: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Milton sit below the UK average overall. You'll spend less on utilities, council tax, and transport, though groceries cost more — but the savings add up to make it a genuinely affordable neighbourhood for both homeowners and landlords.
Monthly utilities run £120, saving you around £17 compared to the UK average. Council tax is £110, notably lower than the £147 national figure. Transport costs £85 a month, well under the £103 average. Groceries are the exception at £280, roughly £56 above average.
Your total monthly costs come to around £625, compared to £640 nationally. For landlords, those lower fixed costs help protect rental yields. Tenants benefit from the affordability too, which keeps demand strong and reduces void periods.
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Similar to
UK Average
Similar to
Kursaal
Similar to
Chalkwell
Lower than
Victoria
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,440
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£1,860
Groceries
£3,360
Transport
£1,020
Council tax in Milton, 2026-27
In Milton (Southend-on-Sea), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £155 a month for a couple and £116 for a single person (most common band: A, £1,510 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £116 | £1,395 |
| Couple | £155 | £1,860 |
| Family | £155 | £1,860 |
| Single parent | £116 | £1,395 |
Most common band in Milton: A (£1,510.11 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,510.11 |
| Band B | £1,761.80 |
| Band C | £2,013.48 |
| Band D | £2,265.17 |
| Band E | £2,768.54 |
| Band F | £3,271.91 |
| Band G | £3,775.28 |
| Band H | £4,530.34 |
- 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: Southend-on-Sea.
