Bracknell Forest Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Bracknell Forest Council (Unitary Authority) in South East, England. Administering 4 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,264.80100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.02%+£108.26 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South East)#62 of 64In South East

Postcodes Monitored4Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Bracknell Forest

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

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit

Valuation Band	Full Annual (£)	10-Mo Direct Debit	12-Mo Installment	Single Person (-25%)	Single 10-Mo
Band A	£1,509.87	£150.99/mo	£125.82/mo	£1,132.40	£113.24/mo
Band B	£1,761.51	£176.15/mo	£146.79/mo	£1,321.13	£132.11/mo
Band C	£2,013.16	£201.32/mo	£167.76/mo	£1,509.87	£150.99/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,264.80	£226.48/mo	£188.73/mo	£1,698.60	£169.86/mo
Band E	£2,768.09	£276.81/mo	£230.67/mo	£2,076.07	£207.61/mo
Band F	£3,271.38	£327.14/mo	£272.62/mo	£2,453.54	£245.35/mo
Band G	£3,774.67	£377.47/mo	£314.56/mo	£2,831.00	£283.10/mo
Band H	£4,529.60	£452.96/mo	£377.47/mo	£3,397.20	£339.72/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-£127.20vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Bracknell Forest Band D is -5.3% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£636.00.

Regional mean in South East: £2475.45 (-£210.65).

2. England StandingRank #260 of 296 in EnglandTop 13% lowest Band D in England

Within South East, Bracknell Forest ranks #62 of 64 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 13th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£226.48 / 10 mosor £188.73 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £37.75 / 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 South East: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in South East:

Basingstoke and Deane

Save £9.59/yrBand D: £2255.21 (-0.4%)

Windsor and Maidenhead

Save £312.18/yrBand D: £1952.62 (-13.8%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South East:

Fareham

+£5.75/yrBand D: £2270.55 (+0.3%)

Portsmouth

+£26.91/yrBand D: £2291.71 (+1.2%)

Test Valley

+£40.72/yrBand D: £2305.52 (+1.8%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Bracknell Forest (Bracknell Forest Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Bracknell Forest Council sets the primary proportion of your bill, combining core civic services with the Adult Social Care precept.

Unitary Council Services: Education, social services, waste collection, housing, and planning.
Police Precept: Levied by the regional Police & Crime Commissioner.
Fire & Rescue Precept: Levied by the Combined Fire Authority.
Mayoral Precept: Combined authority precept where applicable.

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 Bracknell Forest Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.