Oadby St Peter's, Oadby and Wigston: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Oadby St Peter's average around £655 a month — slightly above the UK average of £640. Groceries push the costs up, but you'll save on utilities and transport.
Utilities cost £120 a month here, below the UK average of £137. Transport is cheaper too at £85 compared to £103 nationally, thanks to good road links into Leicester. Council tax comes to £140 a month, just under the UK average of £147.
Groceries are the real difference. You'll spend around £280 a month, noticeably higher than the £224 UK average. That's something to budget for.
For landlords, the lower transport and utility costs make the neighbourhood attractive to tenants, which keeps rental demand steady.
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Similar to
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Wigston St Wolstan's
Higher than
Knighton
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,440
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£2,005
Groceries
£3,360
Transport
£1,020
Council tax in Oadby St Peter's, 2026-27
In Oadby St Peter's (Oadby and Wigston), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £167 a month for a couple and £125 for a single person (most common band: B, £1,872 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £125 | £1,504 |
| Couple | £167 | £2,005 |
| Family | £167 | £2,005 |
| Single parent | £125 | £1,504 |
Most common band in Oadby St Peter's: B (£1,871.99 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,604.57 |
| Band B | £1,871.99 |
| Band C | £2,139.42 |
| Band D | £2,406.85 |
| Band E | £2,941.71 |
| Band F | £3,476.56 |
| Band G | £4,011.42 |
| Band H | £4,813.70 |
- 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: Oadby and Wigston.
