Streatham St Leonard's, Lambeth: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Streatham St Leonard's are higher than the UK average, mainly because of transport and groceries. You'll spend around £750 a month here compared to roughly £640 nationally.
Transport is where you'll notice the biggest difference — £170 a month versus £103 nationally. Groceries are also noticeably pricier at £260 against a UK average of £224. Utilities, internet, and council tax are close to what you'd pay elsewhere, adding around £320 a month combined.
If you're thinking about letting a property, these higher running costs matter for your affordability calculations. Prospective tenants will feel the pinch on transport and food, which could affect how much rent they're willing to pay.
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Higher than
UK Average
Similar to
Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Similar to
Furzedown
Similar to
Streatham Common & Vale
Similar to
Streatham Wells
Similar to
South Balham
Similar to
Streatham Hill East
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£2,045
Groceries
£3,120
Transport
£2,040
Council tax in Streatham St Leonard's, 2026-27
In Streatham St Leonard's (Lambeth), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £170 a month for a couple and £128 for a single person (most common band: C, £1,820 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £128 | £1,534 |
| Couple | £170 | £2,045 |
| Family | £170 | £2,045 |
| Single parent | £128 | £1,534 |
Most common band in Streatham St Leonard's: C (£1,819.65 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,364.74 |
| Band B | £1,592.20 |
| Band C | £1,819.65 |
| Band D | £2,047.11 |
| Band E | £2,502.02 |
| Band F | £2,956.94 |
| Band G | £3,411.85 |
| Band H | £4,094.22 |
- 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: Lambeth.
