St George's, Southwark: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in St George's sit slightly below the UK average, with transport being the real winner. You'll spend £80 a month here compared to £103 nationally.
Utilities come to £140 a month, just above the UK average of £137. Internet is £28 — a pound cheaper than average. Council tax runs to £145, marginally below the £147 average. Groceries cost £220 a month, £4 less than the national figure.
St George's is noticeably cheaper than neighbouring areas like Borough and Bankside or Chaucer, especially on transport and groceries. That lower cost base matters for rental yield — tenants here have more manageable monthly outgoings, which keeps demand steady.
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Similar to
UK Average
Similar to
Newington
Lower than
Borough & Bankside
Lower than
North Walworth
Lower than
Chaucer
Lower than
Waterloo & South Bank
Lower than
Kennington
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£2,036
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£960
Council tax in St George's, 2026-27
In St George's (Southwark), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £170 a month for a couple and £127 for a single person (most common band: E, £2,404 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £127 | £1,527 |
| Couple | £170 | £2,036 |
| Family | £170 | £2,036 |
| Single parent | £127 | £1,527 |
Most common band in St George's: E (£2,404.43 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,311.51 |
| Band B | £1,530.09 |
| Band C | £1,748.68 |
| Band D | £1,967.26 |
| Band E | £2,404.43 |
| Band F | £2,841.60 |
| Band G | £3,278.77 |
| Band H | £3,934.52 |
- 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: Southwark.
