Council tax 2026/27
rates verified 24 Jul 2026 · next refresh after Autumn Statement
Direct answer
For 2026/27, the average Band D council tax is £2,392 in England (up 4.9% on 2025/26)37, £2,283 in Wales (up 5.2%)20 and £1,662 in Scotland (across the 32 councils, excluding water and sewerage)17. The English referendum cap remains 4.99%: 2% for adult social care plus 2.99% core38.
2026/27 average Band D by nation
| Nation | Average Band D | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| England | £2,392 | +4.9% |
| Wales | £2,283 | +5.2% |
| Scotland | £1,662 | set locally |
What sits inside the bill
In England, the typical breakdown is: county/unitary precept, adult social care precept, district precept, police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue, and parish or town council. The 4.99% cap applies across the upper-tier precepts.