St. Mary's, Bury: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in St. Mary's are slightly above the UK average, mainly because council tax is higher at £165 a month compared to the national average of £147.
Transport is where you'll actually save money. At £90 a month, it's noticeably cheaper than the UK average of £103. Groceries and utilities are close to average, so nothing unexpected there.
If you're thinking about buy-to-let, factor the higher council tax into your yield calculations. Your tenants will pay it, but it can affect how affordable the neighbourhood feels and how much demand you'll see. Overall, monthly costs here come to around £645, which is reasonable compared to most urban neighbourhoods.
Insights powered by
Living cost comparison
Similar to
UK Average
Higher than
Kersal & Broughton Park
Similar to
Pendlebury & Clifton
Higher than
Besses
Similar to
Pilkington Park
Higher than
Sedgley
Similar to
Holyrood
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£2,192
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£1,080
Council tax in St. Mary's, 2026-27
In St. Mary's (Bury), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £183 a month for a couple and £137 for a single person (most common band: A, £1,703 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £137 | £1,644 |
| Couple | £183 | £2,192 |
| Family | £183 | £2,192 |
| Single parent | £137 | £1,644 |
Most common band in St. Mary's: A (£1,703.43 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,703.43 |
| Band B | £1,987.34 |
| Band C | £2,271.24 |
| Band D | £2,555.15 |
| Band E | £3,122.96 |
| Band F | £3,690.77 |
| Band G | £4,258.58 |
| Band H | £5,110.30 |
- 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: Bury.
