Ware St Mary's, East Hertfordshire: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Ware St Mary's are a bit higher than the UK average, sitting at around £680 a month before rent or mortgage. The main culprits are council tax and transport.
Council tax here is £170 a month, compared to the UK average of £147. Transport costs £120 a month — the neighbourhood relies heavily on commuter rail into London. Utilities and internet track the national average, and groceries come in just under at £220.
If you're letting a property, these running costs matter when you're setting rent. Tenants commuting to London will pay more, but that demand means you'll see stronger, more stable rental yields.
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Higher than
UK Average
Similar to
Ware Rural
Similar to
Hertford Bengeo
Similar to
Ware Trinity
Similar to
Ware Priory
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£2,611
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£1,440
Council tax in Ware St Mary's, 2026-27
In Ware St Mary's (East Hertfordshire), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £218 a month for a couple and £163 for a single person (most common band: D, £2,455 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £163 | £1,958 |
| Couple | £218 | £2,611 |
| Family | £218 | £2,611 |
| Single parent | £163 | £1,958 |
Most common band in Ware St Mary's: D (£2,454.78 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,636.52 |
| Band B | £1,909.27 |
| Band C | £2,182.03 |
| Band D | £2,454.78 |
| Band E | £3,000.29 |
| Band F | £3,545.79 |
| Band G | £4,091.30 |
| Band H | £4,909.56 |
- 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: East Hertfordshire.
