St Martin's, Shropshire: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in St Martin's come to around £655 a month — slightly above the UK average of £640. Utilities are cheaper here at £120 a month compared to the UK average of £137, and transport costs are lower too at £85 versus £103 nationally. Council tax sits at £140 a month, which matches the UK average.
Groceries are where costs climb. You'll spend around £280 a month here, well above the UK average of £224. This is likely because there's limited supermarket competition in this rural area.
If you're a landlord, the lower utility and transport costs can be a real draw for tenants watching their budgets. Just keep the higher grocery spend in mind when you're talking affordability with potential renters.
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Similar to
UK Average
Higher than
Ellesmere Urban
Lower than
Ruyton & Baschurch
Higher than
Selattyn & Gobowen
Higher than
The Meres
Similar to
Whittington
Higher than
Chirk North
Higher than
Chirk South
Similar to
Dyffryn Ceiriog
Higher than
Marchwiel
Similar to
Overton and Maelor South
Similar to
Penycae and Ruabon South
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,440
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£2,255
Groceries
£3,360
Transport
£1,020
Council tax in St Martin's, 2026-27
In St Martin's (Shropshire), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £188 a month for a couple and £141 for a single person (most common band: B, £1,966 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £141 | £1,691 |
| Couple | £188 | £2,255 |
| Family | £188 | £2,255 |
| Single parent | £141 | £1,691 |
Most common band in St Martin's: B (£1,966.36 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,685.45 |
| Band B | £1,966.36 |
| Band C | £2,247.27 |
| Band D | £2,528.18 |
| Band E | £3,090.00 |
| Band F | £3,651.82 |
| Band G | £4,213.63 |
| Band H | £5,056.36 |
- 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: Shropshire.
