Council Tax Bury St Edmunds 2026-27
In Bury St Edmunds, council tax for a Band D property is £2,288.88 a year (£191 a month) for 2026-27. A single adult living alone pays £1,716.66 after the 25% single person discount.
Bury St Edmunds is billed by West Suffolk Council · 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · Source: MHCLG
Bury St Edmunds council tax bands 2026-27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,525.92 | £127 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,780.24 | £148 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,034.56 | £170 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,288.88 | £191 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,797.52 | £233 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,306.16 | £276 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,814.80 | £318 |
| H | Over £320,000 | £4,577.76 | £381 |
How Bury St Edmunds compares
The average Band D council tax in England for 2026-27 is £2,391.52 a year (MHCLG). Bury St Edmunds is £102.64 below average (£9/month less).
Council tax discounts in Bury St Edmunds
Frequently asked questions
Can I appeal my council tax band in Bury St Edmunds?
Yes. If you think your home is in the wrong band, you can ask the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to review it, free of charge. In Bury St Edmunds, moving from Band D to Band C would lower the 2026-27 bill by £254.32 a year. A review can also move a band up, so compare with similar homes in your street first.
How do I find my council tax band in Bury St Edmunds?
Your band depends on what your home would have been worth on 1 April 1991. Look it up on the GOV.UK council tax band checker (Valuation Office Agency).
How do I claim the 25% single person discount in Bury St Edmunds?
If you are the only adult in your home, contact Bury St Edmunds directly to apply for the 25% single person discount. This reduces Band D from £2,288.88 to £1,716.66/year, a saving of £572/year or £48/month. It is not applied automatically; you must claim it.
How is council tax calculated in Bury St Edmunds?
The Band D figure for 2026-27 is £2,288.88 (Band D in the Bury St Edmunds parish area: the council area figure before parish precepts, plus the Bury St Edmunds precept of £43.02, calculated from the official tables). Every other band is a fixed ratio of Band D: Band A is 6/9 of Band D (£1,525.92) and Band H is 18/9 (£4,577.76).
Do I qualify for Council Tax Reduction in Bury St Edmunds?
Council Tax Reduction (CTR) is means-tested and administered by Bury St Edmunds. You may qualify if you are on a low income, receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or other benefits. Reductions range from a small percentage to 100% of your bill. Apply directly to Bury St Edmunds council, there is no automatic entitlement and many eligible households miss out by not applying.
What if I cannot afford my council tax in Bury St Edmunds?
Contact Bury St Edmunds as early as possible. You can ask to spread your bill over 12 months instead of 10, apply for Council Tax Reduction, or request a discretionary hardship payment. Ignoring reminders is costly: after a missed instalment the council can issue a summons and you may lose the right to pay in instalments, becoming liable for the full year (£2,288.88 at Band D).
Where does the Bury St Edmunds figure come from?
From Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027 (Table 10) and parish precepts 2026-27, published by MHCLG. The figure is calculated for the Bury St Edmunds parish area from those official tables, so it includes the Bury St Edmunds precept. Your bill is the final word.
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