St Ann's, Swale: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in St Ann's sit slightly below the UK average. Transport is a real standout — you'll pay £80 a month here compared to £103 nationally.
Council tax comes to £140 monthly, which beats the UK average of £147. Groceries and utilities track pretty much in line with the rest of the country. Internet costs are nearly identical at £28.
The lower transport costs matter if you're buying to let. Tenants think hard about commuting when they're working out what they can afford, and St Ann's looks good next to nearby neighbourhoods like Teynham and Lynsted or Watling, where transport runs £120 a month. That difference could make your property more appealing to renters keeping a close eye on their monthly bills.
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Similar to
UK Average
Lower than
Teynham and Lynsted
Lower than
Watling
Similar to
Abbey
Similar to
Priory
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£2,142
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£960
Council tax in St Ann's, 2026-27
In St Ann's (Swale), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £179 a month for a couple and £134 for a single person (most common band: C, £2,138 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £134 | £1,606 |
| Couple | £179 | £2,142 |
| Family | £179 | £2,142 |
| Single parent | £134 | £1,606 |
Most common band in St Ann's: C (£2,138.36 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,603.77 |
| Band B | £1,871.06 |
| Band C | £2,138.36 |
| Band D | £2,405.65 |
| Band E | £2,940.24 |
| Band F | £3,474.83 |
| Band G | £4,009.42 |
| Band H | £4,811.30 |
- 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: Swale.
