Cost of living in South Somerset
Data last updated: 12 May 2026
Rent in South Somerset
The average monthly rent in South Somerset is £725.
- 1 Bed£575 /mo
- 2 Bed£750 /mo
- 3 Bed£900 /mo
- 4+ Bed£1,450 /mo
The cheapest 25% of rents start from £600/month.
Source: ONS Private Rental Market Statistics
Earnings in South Somerset
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE)
House prices in South Somerset
The average house price in South Somerset is £270,000.
- Detached£435,000
- Semi-detached£268,000
- Terraced£225,000
- Flat£120,000
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
Council tax in South Somerset
Source: MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government
Energy costs in South Somerset
A typical household in South Somerset pays approximately £1,641/year (£137/month) for gas and electricity.
Energy region: South West
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 South Somerset
The average annual water and sewerage bill for South West Water customers is £813/year (£68/month).
Water company: South West 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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Data on this page is sourced from: ONS Private Rental Market 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.