St Michael's, Cotswold: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Monthly living costs in St Michael's come to around £613, which is notably lower than the UK average of £640. The main reason is cheaper transport and a slightly lower council tax bill.
Transport is where you'll notice the biggest difference. At £80 a month compared to the national average of £103, residents save around £276 a year. Council tax sits at £145, just below the UK average of £147. Utilities and groceries are much the same as the rest of the country.
If you're thinking about buy-to-let, these lower running costs appeal to tenants who care about their outgoings. That tends to keep demand steady and void periods short.
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Lower than
Abbey
Similar to
The Beeches
Similar to
Watermoor
Similar to
New Mills
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£2,131
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£960
Council tax in St Michael's, 2026-27
In St Michael's (Cotswold), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £178 a month for a couple and £133 for a single person (most common band: C, £2,126 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £133 | £1,598 |
| Couple | £178 | £2,131 |
| Family | £178 | £2,131 |
| Single parent | £133 | £1,598 |
Most common band in St Michael's: C (£2,125.91 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,594.43 |
| Band B | £1,860.17 |
| Band C | £2,125.91 |
| Band D | £2,391.65 |
| Band E | £2,923.13 |
| Band F | £3,454.61 |
| Band G | £3,986.08 |
| Band H | £4,783.30 |
- 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: Cotswold.
