St. Thomas's, Dudley: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Monthly living costs in St. Thomas's come to around £623, which is roughly in line with the UK average of £640. Council tax is slightly higher at £155 compared to the national £147.
Transport is where you'll see the biggest saving. At £80 a month, it's well below the UK average of £103. That's a real difference over a year and could appeal to tenants keeping an eye on their spending.
Groceries and utilities sit close to average. Internet costs a bit less at £28 a month.
For landlords, the low transport costs make this neighbourhood attractive to renters who commute. The modest overall cost base means steady tenant demand without high living costs squeezing affordability.
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Similar to
UK Average
Higher than
Rowley
Higher than
Tividale
Higher than
Oldbury
Similar to
Netherton & Holly Hall
Lower than
St. James's
Higher than
Castle & Priory
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£1,590
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£960
Council tax in St. Thomas's, 2026-27
In St. Thomas's (Dudley), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £133 a month for a couple and £99 for a single person (most common band: A, £1,430 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £99 | £1,192 |
| Couple | £133 | £1,590 |
| Family | £133 | £1,590 |
| Single parent | £99 | £1,192 |
Most common band in St. Thomas's: A (£1,429.89 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,429.89 |
| Band B | £1,668.21 |
| Band C | £1,906.52 |
| Band D | £2,144.84 |
| Band E | £2,621.47 |
| Band F | £3,098.10 |
| Band G | £3,574.73 |
| Band H | £4,289.68 |
- 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: Dudley.
