St Martin's, Lambeth: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in St Martin's come to around £623 a month — slightly above the UK average of £640. Council tax is higher here at £165 a month (£18 above the UK average), but you'll spend less on transport, which brings the overall figure down.
Transport costs just £80 a month in St Martin's, well below the national average of £103. That's thanks to good local connectivity and how walkable the neighbourhood is.
Groceries are cheaper here too at £210 a month, compared to the UK average of £224. Utilities and internet sit roughly in line with what you'd pay elsewhere in the country.
If you're a landlord, the lower transport and grocery costs here work in your favour. Renters are drawn to neighbourhoods where they can keep their outgoings down, which means steady demand and reliable rental yields.
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Similar to
UK Average
Lower than
West Dulwich
Lower than
Knight's Hill
Lower than
Brixton Rush Common
Lower than
Streatham Hill East
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£1,934
Groceries
£2,520
Transport
£960
Council tax in St Martin's, 2026-27
In St Martin's (Lambeth), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £161 a month for a couple and £121 for a single person (most common band: C, £1,820 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £121 | £1,450 |
| Couple | £161 | £1,934 |
| Family | £161 | £1,934 |
| Single parent | £121 | £1,450 |
Most common band in St Martin's: C (£1,819.65 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,364.74 |
| Band B | £1,592.20 |
| Band C | £1,819.65 |
| Band D | £2,047.11 |
| Band E | £2,502.02 |
| Band F | £2,956.94 |
| Band G | £3,411.85 |
| Band H | £4,094.22 |
- 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: Lambeth.
