City of London Council Tax 2026/2027
Official municipal billing authority: City of London Corporation (City Corporation) in London, England. Administering 17 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).
Statutory Tariff Table: City of London
Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 17 outcodes in this authority.
| Valuation Band | Full Annual (£) | 10-Mo Direct Debit | Single Person (-25%) | Single 10-Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Band A | £886.37 | £88.64/mo | £664.78 | £66.48/mo |
Band B | £1,034.10 | £103.41/mo | £775.58 | £77.56/mo |
Band C | £1,181.83 | £118.18/mo | £886.37 | £88.64/mo |
Band DBenchmark | £1,329.56 | £132.96/mo | £997.17 | £99.72/mo |
Band E | £1,625.02 | £162.50/mo | £1,218.77 | £121.88/mo |
Band F | £1,920.48 | £192.05/mo | £1,440.36 | £144.04/mo |
Band G | £2,215.93 | £221.59/mo | £1,661.95 | £166.20/mo |
Band H | £2,659.12 | £265.91/mo | £1,994.34 | £199.43/mo |
2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark
Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.
City of London Band D is -44.4% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£5312.20.
Within London, City of London ranks #31 of 33 billing authorities for Band D charges.
Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £22.16 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.
Nearby Authorities in London: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives
Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure
Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across City of London (City of London Corporation).
Two-Part London Borough Statutory Structure
Your council tax bill in City of London is composed of two statutory components:
- City of London Corporation (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).
Postcode Districts in City of London
Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.
Clerkenwell, Farringdon, Smithfield
City of London (EC2M Postal District)
City of London (EC2N Postal District)
City of London (EC2R Postal District)
City of London (EC2V Postal District)
City of London (EC2Y Postal District)
City Financial Core, Aldgate, Leadenhall
City of London (EC3M Postal District)
City of London (EC3N Postal District)
City of London (EC3R Postal District)
City of London (EC3V Postal District)
Fleet Street, Temple, Holborn
City of London (EC4M Postal District)
City of London (EC4N Postal District)
City of London (EC4R Postal District)
City of London (EC4V Postal District)
City of London (EC4Y Postal District)