St Dunstan's, Tower Hamlets: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Monthly living costs in St Dunstan's come to around £640, matching the UK average of £640 — though higher council tax is balanced out by lower transport spending.
Council tax here is £170 a month, notably above the UK average of £147. Transport costs are just £80 a month, well below the national average of £103, thanks to good local connectivity. Utilities, internet, and groceries are close to UK norms. For landlords, those relatively low transport costs are a genuine draw for tenants. Overall costs look stable rather than rising sharply, which makes budgeting predictable whether you're buying to live in or to let.
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Lower than
Limehouse
Lower than
Mile End
Lower than
Shadwell
Lower than
Stepney Green
Lower than
Bethnal Green East
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£1,770
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£960
Council tax in St Dunstan's, 2026-27
In St Dunstan's (Tower Hamlets), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £148 a month for a couple and £111 for a single person (most common band: D, £1,838 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £111 | £1,328 |
| Couple | £148 | £1,770 |
| Family | £148 | £1,770 |
| Single parent | £111 | £1,328 |
Most common band in St Dunstan's: D (£1,837.78 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,225.19 |
| Band B | £1,429.38 |
| Band C | £1,633.58 |
| Band D | £1,837.78 |
| Band E | £2,246.18 |
| Band F | £2,654.57 |
| Band G | £3,062.97 |
| Band H | £3,675.56 |
- 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: Tower Hamlets.
