St John's, Lichfield: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in St John's average around £640 a month, matching the UK average of £640. Council tax is higher though at £170 compared to the national £147.
Transport is where St John's really shines. At £80 a month, it's well below the UK average of £103, which points to good walkability and easy access to local amenities. Groceries and utilities sit close to average.
The higher council tax does matter if you're working out buy-to-let returns. It won't significantly impact your yields, but you'll need to factor it in when you're setting rents. Overall, the cost profile here is stable and predictable for budgeting.
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Similar to
UK Average
Similar to
Boley Park
Lower than
Bourne Vale
Similar to
Leomansley
Lower than
Stowe
Lower than
Hammerwich with Wall
Similar to
Whittington & Streethay
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£2,421
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£960
Council tax in St John's, 2026-27
In St John's (Lichfield), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £202 a month for a couple and £151 for a single person (most common band: C, £2,091 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £151 | £1,816 |
| Couple | £202 | £2,421 |
| Family | £202 | £2,421 |
| Single parent | £151 | £1,816 |
Most common band in St John's: C (£2,090.58 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,567.93 |
| Band B | £1,829.26 |
| Band C | £2,090.58 |
| Band D | £2,351.90 |
| Band E | £2,874.54 |
| Band F | £3,397.19 |
| Band G | £3,919.83 |
| Band H | £4,703.80 |
- 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: Lichfield.
