Utility Costs
Everything you need to know about your home, including what is covered by your rent and estimated utility costs.
What’s Included in Your Rent
The following is included as part of your monthly rental payment.
What’s Not Included in Your Rent
The following costs are the sole responsibility of the tenants.
Your rent includes WiFi, providing broadband internet access throughout the property. Electricity and water are not included and remain the sole responsibility of the tenants. Council Tax is also excluded; full-time students may be eligible for a full exemption and should confirm their status with the local authority. The TV Licence is excluded; any tenant who watches live television or uses BBC iPlayer is legally required to hold their own valid licence. Contents insurance is not provided by the landlord; tenants are strongly encouraged to arrange their own policy to protect personal belongings against loss, theft, or accidental damage.
Estimated Utility Costs
These all-electric properties operate on an Economy 7 tariff with a dual-rate meter.
The property is all-electric and operates on an Economy 7 tariff, which uses a dual-rate meter to charge a lower off-peak rate overnight and a higher rate during the day. Off-peak hours typically run between 00:30 and 07:30, during which the night rate is broadly in the range of 7p to 15p per kWh. Daytime rates are typically in the range of 25p to 35p per kWh. As these figures vary by supplier, region, and contract type, and are subject to change with Ofgem’s quarterly price cap reviews, the kWh estimates below allow you to calculate your own costs at whatever rate applies at the time.
Heating is provided by storage heaters in the living room and hallway, designed to draw electricity overnight on the cheaper night rate and release warmth during the day. Bedrooms and the kitchen are heated by panel electric heaters which heat immediately on demand. Hot water is supplied by an electric hot water tank, ideally timed to heat overnight. Cooking is via an electric hob and fan-assisted oven.
2 Bedroom Flat (typically 2 occupants)
Electric Cost Estimator
| Usage Category | Est. Annual kWh | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Storage heaters (living room and hallway) | 2,500 to 3,000 | Night |
| Hot water tank | 2,000 to 2,500 | Night |
| Panel heaters (bedrooms and kitchen) | 400 to 600 | Day |
| Cooking (hob and oven) | 900 to 1,100 | Day |
| General use (lighting, fridge, laptops, TV, phones, etc.) | 1,000 to 1,200 | Day |
| Total | ~7,000 to 8,400 kWh |
💧 Water — United Utilities (Metered)
Water at the property is metered and supplied by United Utilities. As a metered supply, you pay only for what you use. A typical student household uses in the region of 100 to 150 litres per person per day. United Utilities bills for both water supply and wastewater (sewerage). Contact United Utilities directly or visit their website to register the account and confirm current unit rates.
3 Bedroom Flat (typically 3 occupants)
Electric Cost Estimator
| Usage Category | Est. Annual kWh | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Storage heaters (living room and hallway) | 3,000 to 3,500 | Night |
| Hot water tank | 2,500 to 3,000 | Night |
| Panel heaters (bedrooms and kitchen) | 600 to 900 | Day |
| Cooking (hob and oven) | 1,000 to 1,200 | Day |
| General use (lighting, fridge, laptops, TV, phones, etc.) | 1,200 to 1,400 | Day |
| Total | ~8,500 to 10,000 kWh |
💧 Water — United Utilities (Metered)
Water at the property is metered and supplied by United Utilities. As a metered supply, you pay only for what you use. A typical student household uses in the region of 100 to 150 litres per person per day. United Utilities bills for both water supply and wastewater (sewerage). Contact United Utilities directly or visit their website to register the account and confirm current unit rates.
What’s Included in Your Rent
The following is included as part of your monthly rental payment.
No utility services or broadband are included in the rent for this property. All bills are the sole responsibility of the tenants.
What’s Not Included in Your Rent
The following costs are the sole responsibility of the tenants.
Gas, electricity, water, broadband, and Council Tax are not included in the rent and remain the sole responsibility of the tenants. Full-time students may be eligible for a full Council Tax exemption and should confirm their status with the local authority. The TV Licence is also excluded; any tenant who watches live television or uses BBC iPlayer is legally required to hold their own valid licence. Contents insurance is not provided by the landlord; tenants are strongly encouraged to arrange their own policy.
Estimated Utility Costs
These properties use gas central heating and a gas boiler for hot water, with electricity for all other uses.
Heating is provided by a gas central heating system connected to radiators throughout the property. Hot water is supplied by a gas combination boiler or gas-fired hot water cylinder. Cooking may be via a gas hob and electric oven, or fully electric, depending on the specific property. Electricity covers all lighting, appliances, and any supplementary heating.
Gas prices are set by your supplier and reviewed by Ofgem on a quarterly basis. At the time of writing, indicative rates are approximately 6.5p per kWh for gas and 28p per kWh for electricity. These figures vary by supplier, region, and contract type, so the kWh estimates below allow you to calculate your own costs at whatever rates apply at the time. Standing charges apply to both gas and electricity accounts and will add to the totals shown.
1 Bedroom Flat (typically 1 occupant)
Gas & Electric Cost Estimator
| Usage Category | Est. Annual kWh | Fuel |
|---|---|---|
| Gas central heating (radiators throughout) | 6,000 to 8,000 | Gas |
| Gas hot water (boiler) | 2,000 to 2,500 | Gas |
| Cooking (electric hob and oven) | 500 to 700 | Electricity |
| General use (lighting, fridge, laptops, TV, phones, etc.) | 700 to 900 | Electricity |
| Total Gas | ~8,000 to 10,500 kWh | Gas |
| Total Electricity | ~1,200 to 1,600 kWh | Electricity |
🔥 Gas Safety
The gas boiler and all gas appliances are serviced and safety-checked annually in accordance with Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. A copy of the current Gas Safety Record is provided to all tenants at the start of the tenancy and is available on request at any time.
💧 Water — Metered Supply
Water at the property is metered and you pay only for what you use. A typical student household uses in the region of 100 to 150 litres per person per day. Your bill reflects both water supply and wastewater (sewerage). Contact your water supplier directly to register the account and confirm current unit rates.
2 Bedroom Flat (typically 2 occupants)
Gas & Electric Cost Estimator
| Usage Category | Est. Annual kWh | Fuel |
|---|---|---|
| Gas central heating (radiators throughout) | 8,000 to 11,000 | Gas |
| Gas hot water (boiler) | 2,500 to 3,000 | Gas |
| Cooking (electric hob and oven) | 900 to 1,100 | Electricity |
| General use (lighting, fridge, laptops, TV, phones, etc.) | 1,000 to 1,200 | Electricity |
| Total Gas | ~10,500 to 14,000 kWh | Gas |
| Total Electricity | ~1,900 to 2,300 kWh | Electricity |
🔥 Gas Safety
The gas boiler and all gas appliances are serviced and safety-checked annually in accordance with Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. A copy of the current Gas Safety Record is provided to all tenants at the start of the tenancy and is available on request at any time.
💧 Water — Metered Supply
Water at the property is metered and you pay only for what you use. A typical student household uses in the region of 100 to 150 litres per person per day. Your bill reflects both water supply and wastewater (sewerage). Contact your water supplier directly to register the account and confirm current unit rates.
3 Bedroom Flat (typically 3 occupants)
Gas & Electric Cost Estimator
| Usage Category | Est. Annual kWh | Fuel |
|---|---|---|
| Gas central heating (radiators throughout) | 10,000 to 13,000 | Gas |
| Gas hot water (boiler) | 3,000 to 3,500 | Gas |
| Cooking (electric hob and oven) | 1,000 to 1,200 | Electricity |
| General use (lighting, fridge, laptops, TV, phones, etc.) | 1,200 to 1,500 | Electricity |
| Total Gas | ~13,000 to 16,500 kWh | Gas |
| Total Electricity | ~2,200 to 2,700 kWh | Electricity |
🔥 Gas Safety
The gas boiler and all gas appliances are serviced and safety-checked annually in accordance with Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. A copy of the current Gas Safety Record is provided to all tenants at the start of the tenancy and is available on request at any time.
💧 Water — Metered Supply
Water at the property is metered and you pay only for what you use. A typical student household uses in the region of 100 to 150 litres per person per day. Your bill reflects both water supply and wastewater (sewerage). Contact your water supplier directly to register the account and confirm current unit rates.