Cost of living in Na h-Eileanan Siar
Data last updated: 14 May 2026
Page last reviewed: 14 May 2026
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.
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
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry. Historical trend based on quarterly rolling-year median prices.
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 DBenchmark£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.
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).
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.
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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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.