St Matthew's, Preston: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Your living costs in St Matthew's are lower than the UK average. You'll spend around £583 a month compared to £640 nationally — that's a saving of roughly £57 a month.
Council tax is £135 a month, which is £12 below the UK average. Groceries cost £210, saving you around £14 a month compared to the national figure. Transport is particularly cheap at £70 a month, well under the £103 UK average. This reflects how walkable the neighbourhood is and how close you are to local amenities.
Utilities are marginally above average at £140, but the difference is small.
For landlords, these lower running costs appeal to tenants watching their budgets. That consistent demand helps protect your rental yields.
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Lower than
UK Average
Lower than
Brookfield
Lower than
City Centre
Similar to
Plungington
Similar to
Ribbleton
Similar to
Deepdale
Similar to
Fishwick & Frenchwood
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£1,766
Groceries
£2,520
Transport
£840
Council tax in St Matthew's, 2026-27
In St Matthew's (Preston), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £147 a month for a couple and £110 for a single person (most common band: A, £1,717 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £110 | £1,324 |
| Couple | £147 | £1,766 |
| Family | £147 | £1,766 |
| Single parent | £110 | £1,324 |
Most common band in St Matthew's: A (£1,717.16 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,717.16 |
| Band B | £2,003.35 |
| Band C | £2,289.55 |
| Band D | £2,575.74 |
| Band E | £3,148.13 |
| Band F | £3,720.51 |
| Band G | £4,292.90 |
| Band H | £5,151.48 |
- 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: Preston.
