What is the average Council Tax Band D for 2026/27?

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**Council Tax** in England is set by each local billing authority, with Band D being the reference point from which all other bands are calculated as fractions or multiples. **England 2026/27 average Band D bill: ~£2,392/year** This is approximately 5% higher than 2025/26, in line with the maximum increase permitted without a referendum (typically 5% — 3% core + 2% social care precept). **How bands relate to Band D:** | Band | Multiplier | Approx annual bill (at £2,392 Band D) | |---|---|---| | A | 6/9 | ~£1,595 | | B | 7/9 | ~£1,860 | | C | 8/9 | ~£2,126 | | **D** | **9/9** | **~£2,392** | | E | 11/9 | ~£2,923 | | F | 13/9 | ~£3,455 | | G | 15/9 | ~£3,987 | | H | 18/9 | ~£4,784 | **Highest and lowest Band D bills in England (approximate 2026/27):** - **Lowest:** City of Westminster — ~£1,005 - **Highest:** Various rural councils — exceeding £2,800 **Wales:** Council Tax in Wales is set by Welsh councils separately. The average Band D bill in Wales is approximately **£1,969** for 2026/27, though this varies by local authority. **Scotland:** Scotland froze Council Tax for several years (2008–2017), then capped increases. Average Scottish Band D is approximately **£1,400–£1,600** depending on council. The Scottish government periodically updates freeze/cap policy. **Northern Ireland:** Northern Ireland uses **district rates** and **regional rates** rather than Council Tax bands. Bills are based on the capital value of your property, not the Band D system. **How to find your council's rate:** Search for "[your council name] Council Tax 2026/27" or use the gov.uk postcode checker.

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