St Peter's, Cheltenham: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in St Peter's average around £645 a month, just slightly above the UK average of £640. Council tax is the main driver of this difference — you'll pay £165 a month here compared to £147 nationally.
Utilities and groceries sit roughly in line with what you'd pay elsewhere in the UK. Transport costs are actually lower at £90 a month versus £103, which helps balance out the higher council tax.
For landlords, the lower overall cost base means tenants have more breathing room in their budgets, which keeps rental demand steady. Costs here are stable rather than climbing sharply, so you can plan your finances with confidence without worrying about sudden spikes.
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Similar to
UK Average
Higher than
Hesters Way
Similar to
St Mark's
Similar to
Lansdown
Similar to
Swindon Village
Higher than
Springbank
Similar to
St Paul's
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£1,950
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£1,080
Council tax in St Peter's, 2026-27
In St Peter's (Cheltenham), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £163 a month for a couple and £122 for a single person (most common band: B, £1,843 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £122 | £1,462 |
| Couple | £163 | £1,950 |
| Family | £163 | £1,950 |
| Single parent | £122 | £1,462 |
Most common band in St Peter's: B (£1,842.96 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,579.68 |
| Band B | £1,842.96 |
| Band C | £2,106.24 |
| Band D | £2,369.52 |
| Band E | £2,896.08 |
| Band F | £3,422.64 |
| Band G | £3,949.20 |
| Band H | £4,739.04 |
- 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: Cheltenham.
