CouncilTaxCostUK
2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham • ONS LAD E09000002
Below England averageRank #270 of 296 (England)

Barking and Dagenham Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (London Borough) in London, England. Administering 4 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,198.51100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£104.49 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (London)#15 of 33In London
Postcodes Monitored4Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Barking and Dagenham

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 4 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,465.67£146.57/mo£1,099.25£109.93/mo
Band B
£1,709.95£171.00/mo£1,282.46£128.25/mo
Band C
£1,954.23£195.42/mo£1,465.67£146.57/mo
Band DBenchmark
£2,198.51£219.85/mo£1,648.88£164.89/mo
Band E
£2,687.07£268.71/mo£2,015.30£201.53/mo
Band F
£3,175.63£317.56/mo£2,381.72£238.17/mo
Band G
£3,664.18£366.42/mo£2,748.14£274.81/mo
Band H
£4,397.02£439.70/mo£3,297.77£329.78/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027
1. Benchmark & Regional Delta-£193.49vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Barking and Dagenham Band D is -8.1% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£967.45.

Regional mean in London: £2090.08 (+£108.43).
2. England StandingRank #270 of 296 in EnglandTop 9% lowest Band D in England

Within London, Barking and Dagenham ranks #15 of 33 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 9th percentile in England.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£219.85 / 10 mosor £183.21 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £36.64 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.

Local authorities are legally required to grant 12-month billing upon written or online request.

Nearby Authorities in London: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in London:
Hounslow
Save £12.95/yrBand D: £2185.56 (-0.6%)
Merton
Save £51.75/yrBand D: £2146.76 (-2.4%)
Bromley
Save £58.47/yrBand D: £2140.04 (-2.7%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in London:
Camden
+£9.04/yrBand D: £2207.55 (+0.4%)
Brent
+£36.76/yrBand D: £2235.27 (+1.7%)
Lewisham
+£38.82/yrBand D: £2237.33 (+1.8%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Barking and Dagenham (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham).

Statutory Local Tiers

Two-Part London Borough Statutory Structure

Your council tax bill in Barking and Dagenham is composed of two statutory components:

  • London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (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).
Official Bill Verification: Exact statutory line-by-line pound allocations are itemised on your annual Council Tax Demand Notice issued each March. For specific budget schedules, consult London Borough of Barking and Dagenham's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.