Taff's Well, Rhondda Cynon Taf: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Taff's Well are below the UK average. You'll spend around £603 a month here compared to £640 nationally, which makes it a genuinely affordable place to buy or rent a property.
Council tax is £135 a month — that's £12 less than the UK average. Groceries cost £210, saving you about £14 a month. Transport comes to £90, also below average. Utilities sit at £140, roughly in line with the rest of the country.
For landlords, lower running costs mean stronger rental yields. When tenants' everyday expenses are manageable, they're more likely to afford the rent comfortably. Taff's Well stands out against nearby neighbourhoods like Pentyrch and St Fagans, where council tax alone reaches £170 a month.
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Lower than
UK Average
Similar to
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
Similar to
Ton-teg
Lower than
Pentyrch and St Fagans
Similar to
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
Similar to
Penyrheol
Similar to
St Martins
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£2,270
Groceries
£2,520
Transport
£1,080
Council tax in Taff's Well, 2026-27
In Taff's Well (Rhondda Cynon Taf), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £189 a month for a couple and £142 for a single person (most common band: C, £2,035 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £142 | £1,702 |
| Couple | £189 | £2,270 |
| Family | £189 | £2,270 |
| Single parent | £142 | £1,702 |
Most common band in Taff's Well: C (£2,035.05 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,526.29 |
| Band B | £1,780.67 |
| Band C | £2,035.05 |
| Band D | £2,289.43 |
| Band E | £2,798.19 |
| Band F | £3,306.95 |
| Band G | £3,815.72 |
| Band H | £4,578.86 |
| Band I | £5,342.00 |
- 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: Rhondda Cynon Taf.
