St John's, Ipswich: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in St John's are generally below the UK average, but groceries push the overall picture up. You'll spend less on utilities, transport, and council tax, though food shopping costs more here — something to factor in whether you're budgeting for yourself or working out running costs for a rental property.
Utilities run at £120 a month and transport at £85, both lower than the UK averages of £137 and £103. Council tax is £110, also below the national average of £147. Internet costs £30, roughly in line with the rest of the UK.
Groceries are the exception at £280 a month, noticeably higher than the UK average of £224. This matters if you're letting a property, as it'll affect how much tenants can afford to spend elsewhere.
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Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,440
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£2,008
Groceries
£3,360
Transport
£1,020
Council tax in St John's, 2026-27
In St John's (Ipswich), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £167 a month for a couple and £126 for a single person (most common band: B, £1,920 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £126 | £1,506 |
| Couple | £167 | £2,008 |
| Family | £167 | £2,008 |
| Single parent | £126 | £1,506 |
Most common band in St John's: B (£1,919.75 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,645.50 |
| Band B | £1,919.75 |
| Band C | £2,194.00 |
| Band D | £2,468.25 |
| Band E | £3,016.75 |
| Band F | £3,565.25 |
| Band G | £4,113.75 |
| Band H | £4,936.50 |
- 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: Ipswich.
