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Utility Bills Estimator
Estimate your total monthly household running costs. Select your property type, household size, and council tax band to see a full bill breakdown.
How we calculate this - methodology, formulas & sourcesTotal monthly bills
£464/mo
£5,568/year · £2,011/week
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Defaults: Ofgem Q1 2026 price cap - 27.69p/kWh electricity, 5.93p/kWh gas.
Energy
£146
Elec £79 + Gas £68
Council Tax
£190
Band D
Water
£50
Broadband
£31
Monthly bill breakdown
Estimated energy usage: 2,700 kWh electricity + 11,500 kWh gas per year for a Medium Semi-detached household.
Energy estimates based on Ofgem Typical Domestic Consumption Values and Energy Saving Trust data for property types. Council tax uses England average Band D rate of £2,280/year - actual rates vary by local authority.
TV licence: £174.5/year (included in total). Water, broadband, and insurance are your entered values.