St Peter's, Tameside: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in St Peter's sit slightly below the UK average, with transport being the real winner at £80 a month compared to £103 nationally — that's down to solid public transport links into Manchester. Utilities are marginally higher at £140 a month versus £137, though groceries and internet both cost a bit less. Council tax comes to £145, just under the UK average of £147.
Your total monthly outgoings work out to around £613, compared to roughly £640 nationally. It's not huge, but it adds up.
For landlords, lower running costs make a property more appealing to tenants who are watching their spending. It also means rental yields are less likely to take a hit when tenants struggle with bills.
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Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£1,711
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£960
Council tax in St Peter's, 2026-27
In St Peter's (Tameside), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £143 a month for a couple and £107 for a single person (most common band: A, £1,631 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £107 | £1,283 |
| Couple | £143 | £1,711 |
| Family | £143 | £1,711 |
| Single parent | £107 | £1,283 |
Most common band in St Peter's: A (£1,631.47 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,631.47 |
| Band B | £1,903.39 |
| Band C | £2,175.30 |
| Band D | £2,447.21 |
| Band E | £2,991.03 |
| Band F | £3,534.86 |
| Band G | £4,078.68 |
| Band H | £4,894.42 |
- 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: Tameside.
