Shaw, Oldham: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Shaw are below the UK average. Transport is notably cheaper at £80 a month compared to £103 nationally, and groceries cost £210 rather than £224.
Council tax comes to £140 a month, slightly under the UK average of £147. Utilities are close to average at £140, and internet costs £28. Your overall monthly outgoings are meaningfully lower than the national benchmark — which matters whether you're budgeting for your own household or working out rental yields on a buy-to-let. Lower running costs make a property more attractive to tenants.
Neighbouring areas like Crompton and Royton South have similar costs, so Shaw sits within a consistently affordable pocket of Greater Manchester.
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Lower than
UK Average
Similar to
Milnrow & Newhey
Lower than
Saddleworth North
Similar to
Crompton
Lower than
St James'
Similar to
Royton South
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£2,068
Groceries
£2,520
Transport
£960
Council tax in Shaw, 2026-27
In Shaw (Oldham), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £172 a month for a couple and £129 for a single person (most common band: A, £1,735 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £129 | £1,551 |
| Couple | £172 | £2,068 |
| Family | £172 | £2,068 |
| Single parent | £129 | £1,551 |
Most common band in Shaw: A (£1,734.82 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,734.82 |
| Band B | £2,023.96 |
| Band C | £2,313.09 |
| Band D | £2,602.23 |
| Band E | £3,180.50 |
| Band F | £3,758.78 |
| Band G | £4,337.05 |
| Band H | £5,204.46 |
- 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: Oldham.
