Queen's Gate, Kensington and Chelsea: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Queen's Gate are well above the UK average, with groceries and transport making the biggest dent in your wallet. Budget around £877 a month before rent or mortgage payments.
Utilities run to £190 a month, compared to the UK average of £137. Groceries cost £320 against a national £224. Transport is £190, nearly double the UK average of £103. Council tax, at £145, is actually slightly below average.
If you're a landlord, these higher running costs matter. Tenants will factor them into what they can afford, so rental yields need to work hard against a genuinely expensive place to live. Queen's Gate sits among the costlier neighbourhoods in the borough, on a par with Knightsbridge and Belgravia.
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Higher than
UK Average
Higher than
Campden
Higher than
Abingdon
Higher than
Brompton & Hans Town
Higher than
Courtfield
Similar to
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Higher than
Lancaster Gate
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£2,280
Internet
£384
Council Tax
£2,691
Groceries
£3,840
Transport
£2,280
Council tax in Queen's Gate, 2026-27
In Queen's Gate (Kensington and Chelsea), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £224 a month for a couple and £168 for a single person (most common band: G, £2,778 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £168 | £2,018 |
| Couple | £224 | £2,691 |
| Family | £224 | £2,691 |
| Single parent | £168 | £2,018 |
Most common band in Queen's Gate: G (£2,777.75 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,111.10 |
| Band B | £1,296.28 |
| Band C | £1,481.47 |
| Band D | £1,666.65 |
| Band E | £2,037.02 |
| Band F | £2,407.38 |
| Band G | £2,777.75 |
| Band H | £3,333.30 |
- 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: Kensington and Chelsea.
