St Mary's, Oxford: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Monthly living costs in St Mary's come to around £623, which is slightly below the UK average of £640 — mostly because transport costs here are notably lower at £80 versus £103 nationally.
Council tax is £155 a month, a touch above the UK average of £147. Utilities and groceries are close to the national norm. Internet comes in marginally cheaper at £28.
The lower transport costs reflect St Mary's central Oxford location — many residents walk or cycle rather than commute by car or public transport. That's worth factoring into your budget.
For landlords, lower day-to-day costs can make the area attractive to tenants, which supports consistent rental demand and helps protect yields.
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Similar to
UK Average
Similar to
Donnington
Similar to
St Clement's
Lower than
Hinksey Park
Similar to
Holywell
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£2,718
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£960
Council tax in St Mary's, 2026-27
In St Mary's (Oxford), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £227 a month for a couple and £170 for a single person (most common band: D, £2,678 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £170 | £2,038 |
| Couple | £227 | £2,718 |
| Family | £227 | £2,718 |
| Single parent | £170 | £2,038 |
Most common band in St Mary's: D (£2,678.40 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,785.60 |
| Band B | £2,083.20 |
| Band C | £2,380.80 |
| Band D | £2,678.40 |
| Band E | £3,273.60 |
| Band F | £3,868.80 |
| Band G | £4,464.00 |
| Band H | £5,356.80 |
- 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: Oxford.
