Sheriff's Mountain, Derry City and Strabane: Living Costs
Cost of Living
You'll spend around £473 a month living in Sheriff's Mountain — that's roughly £167 less than the UK average of £640.
Council tax is £75 a month, nearly half the national average of £147. Your grocery bill will be about £190 instead of £224, and transport costs just £70 compared to £103 across the UK. Utilities and internet are slightly cheaper too.
If you're thinking about letting out a property, these lower running costs are a real draw for tenants watching their budgets. That means steadier demand and fewer empty periods between lets. Sheriff's Mountain genuinely offers a cheaper cost of living than most places in the UK.
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Lower than
UK Average
Similar to
Creggan South
Lower than
Victoria
Higher than
Creggan
Similar to
Brandywell
Similar to
Foyle Springs
Lower than
New Buildings
Lower than
Slievekirk
Higher than
Ballymagroarty
Lower than
Northland
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,320
Internet
£336
Domestic Rates
£1,054
Groceries
£2,280
Transport
£840
Domestic rates in Sheriff's Mountain, 2026-27
In Sheriff's Mountain (Derry City and Strabane), estimated 2026-27 domestic rates average about £88 a month (£1,054 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £88 | £1,054 |
| Couple | £88 | £1,054 |
| Family | £88 | £1,054 |
| Single parent | £88 | £1,054 |
- Ward averages based on local house prices, not a bill for a specific home.
- Northern Ireland charges domestic rates instead of council tax. There is no single-person discount, so every household type shows the same estimate.
- Estimated from ONS, Ofgem and Census data. Council: Derry City and Strabane.
