St Michael, Winchester: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in St Michael are close to the UK average, with monthly outgoings of around £623 compared to the national figure of £640 — you'll save a bit, mainly on transport.
Transport costs just £80 a month, well below the UK average of £103. That's because St Michael sits in central Winchester, so most residents can walk or cycle instead of driving or using public transport.
Council tax is £155 a month, slightly above the UK average of £147. Utilities, groceries, and internet all track with national prices.
For landlords, the low running costs mean tenants get good value, which keeps rental demand steady.
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Similar to
UK Average
Similar to
Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery
Similar to
St Bartholomew
Similar to
St Paul
Lower than
Colden Common and Twyford
Similar to
St Luke
Lower than
Upper Meon Valley
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£2,502
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£960
Council tax in St Michael, 2026-27
In St Michael (Winchester), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £209 a month for a couple and £156 for a single person (most common band: B, £1,835 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £156 | £1,876 |
| Couple | £209 | £2,502 |
| Family | £209 | £2,502 |
| Single parent | £156 | £1,876 |
Most common band in St Michael: B (£1,835.37 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,573.17 |
| Band B | £1,835.37 |
| Band C | £2,097.56 |
| Band D | £2,359.76 |
| Band E | £2,884.15 |
| Band F | £3,408.54 |
| Band G | £3,932.93 |
| Band H | £4,719.52 |
- 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: Winchester.
