Queen's Park, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Queen's Park are higher than the UK average, mainly because groceries and transport push things up. Together, these two add around £120 more per month than you'd pay elsewhere in the country.
Your monthly costs here come to roughly £765, compared to the UK average of £640. Utilities and internet are pretty much in line with national figures. Council tax is slightly below average at £145 a month. But groceries cost £260 and transport £190 — both noticeably above average.
Transport is the real standout. It's also higher than neighbouring areas like Moordown and Winton East, which sit around £70 to £80. If you're buying to let, these running costs matter. They'll affect what tenants can realistically afford to pay in rent.
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Higher than
UK Average
Higher than
Littledown & Iford
Higher than
East Cliff & Springbourne
Higher than
Moordown
Higher than
Muscliff & Strouden Park
Higher than
Winton East
Higher than
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£2,296
Groceries
£3,120
Transport
£2,280
Council tax in Queen's Park, 2026-27
In Queen's Park (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £191 a month for a couple and £144 for a single person (most common band: B, £1,894 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £144 | £1,722 |
| Couple | £191 | £2,296 |
| Family | £191 | £2,296 |
| Single parent | £144 | £1,722 |
Most common band in Queen's Park: B (£1,894.34 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,623.72 |
| Band B | £1,894.34 |
| Band C | £2,164.96 |
| Band D | £2,435.58 |
| Band E | £2,976.82 |
| Band F | £3,518.06 |
| Band G | £4,059.30 |
| Band H | £4,871.16 |
- 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: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
