Council Tax Leamington Spa 2026-27
In Leamington Spa, council tax for a Band D property is £2,445.76 a year (£204 a month) for 2026-27. A single adult living alone pays £1,834.32 after the 25% single person discount.
Leamington Spa is billed by Warwick District Council · 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · Source: MHCLG
Leamington Spa council tax bands 2026-27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,630.51 | £136 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,902.26 | £159 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,174.01 | £181 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,445.76 | £204 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,989.26 | £249 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,532.76 | £294 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,076.27 | £340 |
| H | Over £320,000 | £4,891.52 | £408 |
How Leamington Spa compares
The average Band D council tax in England for 2026-27 is £2,391.52 a year (MHCLG). Leamington Spa is £54.24 above average (£5/month more).
Council tax discounts in Leamington Spa
Frequently asked questions
Can I appeal my council tax band in Leamington Spa?
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 Leamington Spa, moving from Band D to Band C would lower the 2026-27 bill by £271.75 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 Leamington Spa?
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 Leamington Spa?
If you are the only adult in your home, contact Leamington Spa directly to apply for the 25% single person discount. This reduces Band D from £2,445.76 to £1,834.32/year, a saving of £611/year or £51/month. It is not applied automatically; you must claim it.
How is council tax calculated in Leamington Spa?
The Band D figure for 2026-27 is £2,445.76 (Band D in the Royal Leamington Spa parish area: the council area figure before parish precepts, plus the Royal Leamington Spa precept of £29.98, calculated from the official tables). Every other band is a fixed ratio of Band D: Band A is 6/9 of Band D (£1,630.51) and Band H is 18/9 (£4,891.52).
Do I qualify for Council Tax Reduction in Leamington Spa?
Council Tax Reduction (CTR) is means-tested and administered by Leamington Spa. 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 Leamington Spa council, there is no automatic entitlement and many eligible households miss out by not applying.
What if I cannot afford my council tax in Leamington Spa?
Contact Leamington Spa 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 (£2,445.76 at Band D).
Where does the Leamington Spa 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 Royal Leamington Spa parish area from those official tables, so it includes the Royal Leamington Spa precept. Your bill is the final word.
Council tax by band in Leamington Spa
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