St. Helen's, Kensington and Chelsea: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in St. Helen's come to around £613 a month, which is slightly below the UK average of £640. You'll spend less on transport and groceries, though your council tax bill will be higher.
Transport is where you'll save the most — £80 a month compared to the UK average of £103. Groceries are cheaper too at £210 versus £224 nationally. Council tax is higher at £155 against £147, so you'll want to account for that when budgeting.
For landlords, the lower day-to-day costs appeal to tenants who are watching their spending. That tends to mean steady demand and fewer empty properties. Utilities are in line with neighbouring areas, so costs here are fairly stable overall.
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Similar to
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Lower than
Dalgarno
Similar to
Golborne
Lower than
Notting Dale
Lower than
College Park & Old Oak
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£1,980
Groceries
£2,520
Transport
£960
Council tax in St. Helen's, 2026-27
In St. Helen's (Kensington and Chelsea), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £165 a month for a couple and £124 for a single person (most common band: D, £1,667 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £124 | £1,485 |
| Couple | £165 | £1,980 |
| Family | £165 | £1,980 |
| Single parent | £124 | £1,485 |
Most common band in St. Helen's: D (£1,666.65 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,111.10 |
| Band B | £1,296.28 |
| Band C | £1,481.47 |
| Band D | £1,666.65 |
| Band E | £2,037.02 |
| Band F | £2,407.38 |
| Band G | £2,777.75 |
| Band H | £3,333.30 |
- 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: Kensington and Chelsea.
