Sketty, Swansea: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Sketty are just below the UK average, and transport costs are notably cheaper at £70 a month compared to the national £103. That's a real draw for budget-conscious buyers and landlords looking to attract tenants who value local amenities.
Council tax runs at £140 a month, slightly under the UK average of £147. Groceries and utilities track closely with national figures, and internet costs are almost identical at £28 a month.
Your total monthly outgoings come to around £598, against the UK average of £640. That difference counts when you're working out rental yields. Lower running costs make a property more appealing to tenants and help keep void periods short.
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Lower than
UK Average
Similar to
Cockett
Similar to
Dunvant and Killay
Similar to
Uplands
Similar to
Waunarlwydd
Similar to
Mayals
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£2,663
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£840
Council tax in Sketty, 2026-27
In Sketty (Swansea), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £222 a month for a couple and £166 for a single person (most common band: E, £2,736 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £166 | £1,997 |
| Couple | £222 | £2,663 |
| Family | £222 | £2,663 |
| Single parent | £166 | £1,997 |
Most common band in Sketty: E (£2,735.69 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,492.19 |
| Band B | £1,740.89 |
| Band C | £1,989.59 |
| Band D | £2,238.29 |
| Band E | £2,735.69 |
| Band F | £3,233.09 |
| Band G | £3,730.48 |
| Band H | £4,476.58 |
| Band I | £5,222.68 |
- 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: Swansea.
