W11 Council Tax 2026/2027
Covering Notting Hill, Holland Park, Ladbroke Grove in Kensington and Chelsea, London (England). Tax system: Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation) based on 1 April 1991.
Statutory Council Tax Tariff: All Valuation Bands
Official billing schedule for 2026/27 including standard full payments and 25% single person discount tiers.
| Valuation Band | Full Annual (£) | 10-Mo Direct Debit | Single Person (-25%) | Single 10-Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Band A | £1,111.10 | £111.11/mo | £833.33 | £83.33/mo |
Band B | £1,296.28 | £129.63/mo | £972.21 | £97.22/mo |
Band CMost Common in W11 | £1,481.47 | £148.15/mo | £1,111.10 | £111.11/mo |
Band DUK Base Rate | £1,666.65 | £166.67/mo | £1,249.99 | £125.00/mo |
Band E | £2,037.02 | £203.70/mo | £1,527.77 | £152.78/mo |
Band F | £2,407.38 | £240.74/mo | £1,805.54 | £180.55/mo |
Band G | £2,777.75 | £277.78/mo | £2,083.31 | £208.33/mo |
Band H | £3,333.30 | £333.33/mo | £2,499.98 | £250.00/mo |
Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure
Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Kensington and Chelsea (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea).
Two-Part London Borough Statutory Structure
Your council tax bill in Kensington and Chelsea is composed of two statutory components:
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (Borough Services & Social Care): Covers core local borough services including household waste and recycling, housing services, highways maintenance, libraries, and the statutory Adult Social Care precept.
- Greater London Authority (GLA Mayoral Precept): Set independently by the Mayor of London, funding the Metropolitan Police Service, London Fire Brigade, and strategic transport operations (TfL).
Local Postcode Housing & Tax Variance: W11 vs Kensington and Chelsea
Localized dwelling stock distribution, dominant property bands, and regional council tax alternatives.
Typical annual bill in W11 is £1,481/yr (modelled estimate).
Kensington and Chelsea charges 20.3% less than the London regional average (£2090.08).
Nearby Authorities in London (Council Tax Alternatives)
Outcode Property Profile & Band Distribution
Property band profile and statutory valuation baseline for W11 (Kensington and Chelsea).
Estimated Council Tax Band Distribution (W11)
Modelled estimate — not official VOA statistics (see methodology)Statutory 1991 Valuation Baseline & Band Challenge Rights
In England and Scotland, every home's Council Tax band is determined strictly by its market value on 1 April 1991 (or 1 April 2003 in Wales), regardless of when the property was built or what you paid for it. Current property prices do not alter your statutory band.
Check If You Are Overpaying Council Tax in Kensington and Chelsea
Up to 400,000 UK homes are estimated to be in the wrong Council Tax band due to rushed 1991 second-gear valuations. Find out if your property qualifies for a formal band reduction challenge, backdated refunds, or single-person relief.
Other Postcode Districts in Kensington and Chelsea
All outcodes in Kensington and Chelsea share the exact same £1,666.65 Band D baseline rate.