St John's, Tendring: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in St John's come to around £633 a month, just slightly above the UK average of £640. Transport costs are genuinely cheap here at £80 a month — well below the UK average of £103 — which points to good walkability and local amenities. That's a real selling point for tenants. Council tax is higher though, at £165 a month compared to the national average of £147. Utilities and groceries sit roughly in line with the rest of the country.
If you're buying to let, the lower transport costs work in your favour — they'll help attract tenants and support the rents you can charge. Just make sure you factor the higher council tax into your yield calculations.
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Similar to
UK Average
Similar to
Burrsville
Similar to
Eastcliff
Similar to
St James
Lower than
Cann Hall
Similar to
Pier
Similar to
St Paul's
Similar to
Coppins
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£1,851
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£960
Council tax in St John's, 2026-27
In St John's (Tendring), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £154 a month for a couple and £116 for a single person (most common band: B, £1,765 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £116 | £1,388 |
| Couple | £154 | £1,851 |
| Family | £154 | £1,851 |
| Single parent | £116 | £1,388 |
Most common band in St John's: B (£1,765.27 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,513.09 |
| Band B | £1,765.27 |
| Band C | £2,017.45 |
| Band D | £2,269.63 |
| Band E | £2,773.99 |
| Band F | £3,278.35 |
| Band G | £3,782.72 |
| Band H | £4,539.26 |
- 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: Tendring.
