Council Tax Band D in Elmbridge 2026-27
Council tax for a Band D property in Elmbridge is £2,558 a year (£213 a month, £49 a week) for the 2026-27 tax year. A single adult living alone pays £1,918 after the 25% single person discount.
Elmbridge Borough Council · Band D · England · Tax year 2026-27
Band D £2,557.75: average Band D for the council area, including county, police, fire and average parish precepts. Source: MHCLG, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027.
How Band D in Elmbridge compares
The England average Band D council tax is £2,392/year. Elmbridge Band D at £2,558 is £166 above average (£14/month more). The Band D rate for Elmbridge is £2,558/year.
All council tax bands in Elmbridge 2026-27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,705 | £142 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,989 | £166 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,274 | £189 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,558 | £213 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,126 | £261 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,695 | £308 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,263 | £355 |
| H | Over £320,000 | £5,116 | £426 |
Single person discount (25%)
If you are the only adult in the property, you qualify for a 25% discount. Your Band D council tax would reduce to £1,918/year (£160/month), saving £640/year. Full-time students are exempt. Low-income households may qualify for Council Tax Reduction.
Band D council tax in Elmbridge, what you pay in 2026-27
If your property is in Band D in Elmbridge, your council tax bill for 2026-27 is £2,558 per year, that is £213 per month or £49 per week.
The England average for Band D is approximately £2,392/year. Elmbridge is £166 above the England average. The reference Band D rate for Elmbridge is £2,558/year.
Council tax bands are based on 1991 property values (2003 for Wales). Band D covers properties valued at £68,001 to £88,000 in 1991. All bands are calculated as proportions of the Band D rate set by Elmbridge Borough Council each year.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Elmbridge 2026-27?
Band D council tax in Elmbridge for 2026-27 is £2,558 per year (£213 per month, £49 per week). With the 25% single person discount it reduces to £1,918/year.
How is council tax band calculated?
Bands are based on what the home would have been worth on 1 April 1991 (England, Bands A to H), set by the Valuation Office Agency. Band D is the reference rate and every other band is a fixed fraction of it, from 6/9 for Band A to 18/9 for Band H.
Can I appeal my council tax band?
Yes. You can challenge your band if you believe it is wrong. In England and Wales, contact the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). In Scotland, contact the Scottish Assessors Association. You can appeal if: the property has been altered, your band is higher than similar nearby properties, or you believe the 1991 valuation was incorrect. Be aware that an appeal can also result in your band being raised.
How does Band D compare to the England average?
The England average Band D council tax is approximately £2,392/year. Elmbridge Band D at £2,558 is £166 above the England average.
How much does Band D council tax actually cost per day in Elmbridge?
Band D council tax in Elmbridge costs £7.01 per day (365 days). Over 10 years (without council tax increases) that is £25,578, and over 25 years £63,944. Monthly it is £213, and weekly £49.
What discounts and exemptions are available for Band D in Elmbridge?
Several reductions can apply to Band D council tax in Elmbridge: (1) Single person discount (25%) reduces the annual bill to £1,918/year. (2) Full-time students are exempt. (3) Severely mentally impaired residents are disregarded. (4) Low-income households may qualify for Council Tax Reduction (CTR), potentially reducing the bill to zero. (5) Empty or second homes may attract a premium rather than a discount. Contact Elmbridge Borough Council directly to apply.