Nunhead & Queen's Road, Southwark: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Nunhead & Queen's Road are higher than the UK average, mainly because of London transport — you'll pay £190 a month instead of the national £103. That's nearly double.
Utilities and internet run close to average at £170 combined. Council tax is £150 a month, just above the UK average of £147. Groceries are where the real difference shows — £260 a month compared to £224 nationally.
Your total monthly costs come to around £770, versus a UK average of £640. That's roughly £1,560 more a year.
If you're a landlord, your tenants will feel the squeeze from transport and grocery costs. Pricing rent competitively matters here. The strong Zone 2 connectivity does drive rental demand, which helps protect your yields.
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Higher than
UK Average
Higher than
Old Kent Road
Similar to
Peckham
Similar to
Peckham Rye
Similar to
Rye Lane
Similar to
Telegraph Hill
Similar to
New Cross Gate
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£1,741
Groceries
£3,120
Transport
£2,280
Council tax in Nunhead & Queen's Road, 2026-27
In Nunhead & Queen's Road (Southwark), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £145 a month for a couple and £109 for a single person (most common band: B, £1,530 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £109 | £1,306 |
| Couple | £145 | £1,741 |
| Family | £145 | £1,741 |
| Single parent | £109 | £1,306 |
Most common band in Nunhead & Queen's Road: B (£1,530.09 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,311.51 |
| Band B | £1,530.09 |
| Band C | £1,748.68 |
| Band D | £1,967.26 |
| Band E | £2,404.43 |
| Band F | £2,841.60 |
| Band G | £3,278.77 |
| Band H | £3,934.52 |
- 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: Southwark.
