Whaplode and Holbeach St John's, South Holland: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's are mixed. You'll pay less for utilities and council tax than the UK average, but groceries and transport cost noticeably more, which pushes your monthly bills up overall.
Utilities run £120 and council tax £110 — both below the national averages of £137 and £147. That's a real saving. Internet costs £30 a month, which is about average.
The expensive bits are groceries at £280 (compared to £224 nationally) and transport at £180 (versus £103). This is a rural area with limited local amenities, so you'll rely on your car and travel further for shopping.
If you're a landlord, the lower council tax helps your rental yields. But tenants will factor in those higher running costs when deciding whether to move here.
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Higher than
UK Average
Similar to
Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas
Higher than
Holbeach Hurn
Higher than
Holbeach Town
Higher than
Moulton, Weston and Cowbit
Similar to
Fleet
Higher than
Eye, Thorney and Newborough
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,440
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£1,934
Groceries
£3,360
Transport
£2,160
Council tax in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's, 2026-27
In Whaplode and Holbeach St John's (South Holland), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £161 a month for a couple and £121 for a single person (most common band: B, £1,772 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £121 | £1,450 |
| Couple | £161 | £1,934 |
| Family | £161 | £1,934 |
| Single parent | £121 | £1,450 |
Most common band in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's: B (£1,771.93 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,518.80 |
| Band B | £1,771.93 |
| Band C | £2,025.07 |
| Band D | £2,278.20 |
| Band E | £2,784.47 |
| Band F | £3,290.73 |
| Band G | £3,797.00 |
| Band H | £4,556.40 |
- 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: South Holland.
