Westgate, Gloucester: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Westgate are pretty close to the UK average, with one big exception — you'll spend significantly less on transport at £70 a month compared to the national average of £103.
Council tax is slightly higher at £155 a month versus £147. Utilities and groceries sit roughly in line with what you'd pay elsewhere in the UK. Internet costs are a bit cheaper too.
The lower transport costs are a real advantage here, which points to good walkability and local amenities within reach. If you're thinking about buy-to-let, that saving of around £33 a month on transport could make the neighbourhood more appealing to renters who are keeping a close eye on their spending.
Overall, your monthly costs in Westgate come to around £613, compared to the UK average of £640 — a modest but real difference.
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Similar to
UK Average
Similar to
Barton and Tredworth
Similar to
Grange
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Lower than
Moreland
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Quedgeley Severn Vale
Similar to
Kingsholm and Wotton
Lower than
Highnam with Haw Bridge
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Innsworth
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£1,852
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£840
Council tax in Westgate, 2026-27
In Westgate (Gloucester), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £154 a month for a couple and £116 for a single person (most common band: A, £1,571 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £116 | £1,389 |
| Couple | £154 | £1,852 |
| Family | £154 | £1,852 |
| Single parent | £116 | £1,389 |
Most common band in Westgate: A (£1,570.56 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,570.56 |
| Band B | £1,832.32 |
| Band C | £2,094.08 |
| Band D | £2,355.84 |
| Band E | £2,879.36 |
| Band F | £3,402.88 |
| Band G | £3,926.40 |
| Band H | £4,711.68 |
- 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: Gloucester.
