St Germain's, Redcar and Cleveland: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in St Germain's average around £643 a month, just slightly above the UK average of £640. Council tax is the main driver of this difference, though lower transport costs help balance things out.
Council tax here runs to £165 a month compared to the UK average of £147 — that's a meaningful gap you'll want to budget for. Transport costs are lower though, at £90 versus £103 nationally, which works well if you're commuting locally rather than travelling long distances.
Utilities, internet, and groceries all track close to the UK average. For landlords, the lower transport costs are a real draw for tenants working nearby, which tends to keep rental demand steady without pushing overall living costs up too high.
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Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£2,168
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£1,080
Council tax in St Germain's, 2026-27
In St Germain's (Redcar and Cleveland), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £181 a month for a couple and £136 for a single person (most common band: C, £2,262 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £136 | £1,626 |
| Couple | £181 | £2,168 |
| Family | £181 | £2,168 |
| Single parent | £136 | £1,626 |
Most common band in St Germain's: C (£2,261.76 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,696.32 |
| Band B | £1,979.04 |
| Band C | £2,261.76 |
| Band D | £2,544.48 |
| Band E | £3,109.92 |
| Band F | £3,675.36 |
| Band G | £4,240.80 |
| Band H | £5,088.96 |
- 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: Redcar and Cleveland.
