Scotland

Cost of living in Na h-Eileanan Siar

Data last updated: 14 May 2026

Page last reviewed: 14 May 2026

£723/mo
Average rent
£28,746/yr
Average earnings
£1,506/yr
Council tax (Band D)
£177/mo
Est. energy & water

Rent in Na h-Eileanan Siar

The average monthly rent in Na h-Eileanan Siar is £723.

  • 1 Bed
    £524 /mo
  • 2 Bed
    £698 /mo
  • 3 Bed
    £920 /mo
  • 4+ Bed
    £1,438 /mo

Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)

Scottish rent figures are based on Broad Rental Market Area (BRMA) averages from the Scottish Government Private Sector Rent Statistics and ONS PIPR, not directly at council level. Councils within the same BRMA share the same headline figure.

Earnings in Na h-Eileanan Siar

The average annual salary for residents of Na h-Eileanan Siar is £28,746.

Median
£28,746
per year
Mean
£31,270
per year

We use the median (middle value) as the average throughout this site. This is more representative than the mean, which can be skewed by extremely high or low values.

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE)

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Average house prices in Na h-Eileanan Siar

House price data is not currently available for Na h-Eileanan Siar.

Source: ONS / HM Land Registry. Historical trend based on quarterly rolling-year median prices.

Climate and weather in Na h-Eileanan Siar

Summer daytime highs in Na h-Eileanan Siar typically reach 16.1°C in July, dropping to around 7.2°C in January. Na h-Eileanan Siar is much wetter than average for the UK, with rain falling on about 4.3 days a week. It gets around 41% more rainfall than the UK average. The area gets less sunshine than average for the UK, averaging around 4.5 hours per day in summer. Expect frost on around 77 days per year, mostly between November and April.

Month Daytime high Rainfall Rain days Sunshine Frost days
Jan 7.2°C 188mm 22 25h 12
Feb 7.2°C 152mm 20 57h 12
Mar 8.2°C 132mm 19 99h 11
Apr 10.3°C 95mm 16 153h 8
May 12.6°C 83mm 14 197h 5
Jun 14.5°C 85mm 14 157h 1
Jul 16.1°C 103mm 16 128h 0
Aug 16.1°C 123mm 17 125h 0
Sep 14.3°C 140mm 17 103h 2
Oct 11.6°C 172mm 21 72h 4
Nov 9.2°C 170mm 22 37h 8
Dec 7.5°C 181mm 22 21h 13
How this is calculated

Climate data is based on Met Office 30-year averages (1991-2020), calculated from 124 observation grid points covering the Na h-Eileanan Siar local authority area.

Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid , 1991-2020 averages. Crown copyright. Open Government Licence v3.0.

Council tax in Na h-Eileanan Siar

Band D council tax in Na h-Eileanan Siar is £1,506 per year.

  • Band A
    £1,004
  • Band B
    £1,171
  • Band C
    £1,338
  • Band D
    Benchmark
    £1,506
  • Band E
    £1,978
  • Band F
    £2,446
  • Band G
    £2,948
  • Band H
    £3,688

Source: MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government

Energy costs in Na h-Eileanan Siar

A typical household in Na h-Eileanan Siar pays approximately £1,641/year (£137/month) for gas and electricity.

Annual
£1,641
per year
Monthly
£137
per month

Energy region: North Scotland

This estimate is based on the Ofgem price cap for a typical dual-fuel household using 2,700 kWh of electricity and 11,500 kWh of gas per year, paying by Direct Debit. Your actual costs will depend on your usage, tariff, and whether you're on a fixed deal.

Source: Ofgem Energy Price Cap, Q2 2026

Water costs in Na h-Eileanan Siar

The average annual water and sewerage bill for Scottish Water customers is £480/year (£40/month).

Annual
£480
per year
Monthly
£40
per month

Water company: Scottish Water

Water bills vary based on whether you have a meter and your household's water usage. This figure is the company average for unmetered customers.

Source: Water UK / Discover Water, 2026-27

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Crime in Na h-Eileanan Siar

There were 220 recorded crimes per 10,000 people in Na h-Eileanan Siar, which is below the national average of 813.2. Na h-Eileanan Siar ranks #2 out of 303 areas for lowest crime rate.

Violence & sexual offences
78/10k
(202 offences)
Burglary
3/10k
(7 offences)
Theft
49/10k
(127 offences)
Criminal damage
39/10k
(101 offences)
Drug offences
29/10k
(76 offences)
Public order
0/10k
(0 offences)
Other
23/10k
(59 offences)

Recorded crime statistics reflect crimes reported to and recorded by police. They may not capture the full picture of crime in an area, and recording practices vary between forces.

Source: Home Office police recorded crime, 2024-25

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Frequently asked questions about Na h-Eileanan Siar

Data on this page is sourced from: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR), Scottish Government Private Sector Rent Statistics, ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, ONS / HM Land Registry House Price Statistics, MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government council tax data, Ofgem Energy Price Cap, and Water UK / Discover Water. All official data is published under the Open Government Licence.