Woodside, Telford and Wrekin: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Woodside run just above the UK average at around £660 a month. Transport is the real expense here at £120 compared to the national £103 — worth budgeting for if you're commuting regularly.
Council tax comes to £150 a month, slightly above average, while utilities and internet track the national figures pretty closely. Groceries are a bit cheaper at £220 versus £224 nationally, which helps balance things out.
Woodside's noticeably pricier for transport than nearby neighbourhoods like Madeley and Dawley. If you're buying to let, that matters — tenants watching their running costs might choose those areas instead.
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Similar to
UK Average
Higher than
Horsehay & Lightmoor
Higher than
Ironbridge Gorge
Higher than
Madeley & Sutton Hill
Higher than
Dawley & Aqueduct
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£360
Council Tax
£1,614
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£1,440
Council tax in Woodside, 2026-27
In Woodside (Telford and Wrekin), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £135 a month for a couple and £101 for a single person (most common band: A, £1,504 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £101 | £1,210 |
| Couple | £135 | £1,614 |
| Family | £135 | £1,614 |
| Single parent | £101 | £1,210 |
Most common band in Woodside: A (£1,504.17 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,504.17 |
| Band B | £1,754.87 |
| Band C | £2,005.56 |
| Band D | £2,256.26 |
| Band E | £2,757.65 |
| Band F | £3,259.04 |
| Band G | £3,760.43 |
| Band H | £4,512.52 |
- 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: Telford and Wrekin.
