Newcomen, Redcar and Cleveland: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Newcomen come to around £613 a month — slightly below the UK average of £640. You'll spend less on groceries and transport, though council tax is a bit higher than average.
Transport is where you'll save the most. At £80 a month, that's £23 less than the UK average. Newcomen's compact, walkable layout and good local connections make this possible.
Groceries run to around £210 a month — £14 less than the national average. Council tax is £155, which is above average, so you'll want to factor that into your budget calculations.
The overall cost base here is competitive. If you're buying to let, lower day-to-day costs help tenants afford the rent and mean fewer empty periods.
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UK Average
Higher than
Dormanstown
Similar to
West Dyke
Higher than
Coatham
Similar to
Kirkleatham
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£1,998
Groceries
£2,520
Transport
£960
Council tax in Newcomen, 2026-27
In Newcomen (Redcar and Cleveland), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £167 a month for a couple and £125 for a single person (most common band: A, £1,696 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £125 | £1,498 |
| Couple | £167 | £1,998 |
| Family | £167 | £1,998 |
| Single parent | £125 | £1,498 |
Most common band in Newcomen: A (£1,696.32 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,696.32 |
| Band B | £1,979.04 |
| Band C | £2,261.76 |
| Band D | £2,544.48 |
| Band E | £3,109.92 |
| Band F | £3,675.36 |
| Band G | £4,240.80 |
| Band H | £5,088.96 |
- 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: Redcar and Cleveland.
