St Mark's & Seething Wells, Kingston upon Thames: Living Costs
Cost of Living
You'll spend more on living costs in St Mark's and Seething Wells than the UK average. Monthly outgoings sit around £740 compared to roughly £640 nationally. Council tax, groceries, and transport are the main culprits.
Council tax runs £170 a month here, against the UK average of £147. Groceries cost £260 compared to £224 nationally. Transport is where you'll notice the biggest difference — £140 a month versus £103. Utilities and internet are pretty much in line with the rest of the country.
If you're a landlord, these higher running costs matter. Tenants will feel the pinch, so you'll need to factor that into your rental pricing to keep yields on track.
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Higher than
UK Average
Similar to
Long Ditton
Similar to
Berrylands
Lower than
Hampton Wick & South Teddington
Similar to
Kingston Town
Similar to
Norbiton
Higher than
Hampton
Higher than
Green Lane & St James
Lower than
Surbiton Hill
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£2,700
Groceries
£3,120
Transport
£1,680
Council tax in St Mark's & Seething Wells, 2026-27
In St Mark's & Seething Wells (Kingston upon Thames), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £225 a month for a couple and £169 for a single person (most common band: D, £2,609 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £169 | £2,025 |
| Couple | £225 | £2,700 |
| Family | £225 | £2,700 |
| Single parent | £169 | £2,025 |
Most common band in St Mark's & Seething Wells: D (£2,609.20 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,739.47 |
| Band B | £2,029.38 |
| Band C | £2,319.29 |
| Band D | £2,609.20 |
| Band E | £3,189.02 |
| Band F | £3,768.84 |
| Band G | £4,348.67 |
| Band H | £5,218.40 |
- 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: Kingston upon Thames.
