St Mary's, Castle Point: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in St Mary's are slightly above the UK average overall, but lower transport costs help balance out higher utilities and council tax — something to factor in if you're budgeting for a buy-to-let.
Monthly costs here total around £660, compared to the UK average of £640. Utilities come in at £150 versus £137 nationally, and council tax is £170 against £147. Transport is where St Mary's saves you money — £90 a month compared to £103 nationally, which tenants will definitely notice.
Groceries sit at £220, just under the UK average of £224.
For landlords, the relatively lower transport costs can be a real draw for renters. The higher council tax is worth building into your yield calculations from the start.
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Similar to
UK Average
Similar to
Pitsea South East
Similar to
Appleton
Similar to
Canvey Island Winter Gardens
Higher than
Tarpots
Similar to
Thundersley South
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,800
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£2,394
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£1,080
Council tax in St Mary's, 2026-27
In St Mary's (Castle Point), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £200 a month for a couple and £150 for a single person (most common band: C, £2,061 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £150 | £1,796 |
| Couple | £200 | £2,394 |
| Family | £200 | £2,394 |
| Single parent | £150 | £1,796 |
Most common band in St Mary's: C (£2,061.00 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,545.75 |
| Band B | £1,803.38 |
| Band C | £2,061.00 |
| Band D | £2,318.63 |
| Band E | £2,833.88 |
| Band F | £3,349.13 |
| Band G | £3,864.38 |
| Band H | £4,637.26 |
- 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: Castle Point.
