Croydon Council Tax 2026/2027
Official municipal billing authority: London Borough of Croydon (London Borough) in London, England. Administering 9 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).
Statutory Tariff Table: Croydon
Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 9 outcodes in this authority.
| Valuation Band | Full Annual (£) | 10-Mo Direct Debit | Single Person (-25%) | Single 10-Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Band A | £1,733.27 | £173.33/mo | £1,299.95 | £130.00/mo |
Band B | £2,022.15 | £202.22/mo | £1,516.61 | £151.66/mo |
Band C | £2,311.03 | £231.10/mo | £1,733.27 | £173.33/mo |
Band DBenchmark | £2,599.91 | £259.99/mo | £1,949.93 | £194.99/mo |
Band E | £3,177.67 | £317.77/mo | £2,383.25 | £238.33/mo |
Band F | £3,755.43 | £375.54/mo | £2,816.57 | £281.66/mo |
Band G | £4,333.18 | £433.32/mo | £3,249.89 | £324.99/mo |
Band H | £5,199.82 | £519.98/mo | £3,899.87 | £389.99/mo |
2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark
Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.
Croydon Band D is +8.7% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£1039.55.
Within London, Croydon ranks #2 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 £43.33 / 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 Croydon (London Borough of Croydon).
Two-Part London Borough Statutory Structure
Your council tax bill in Croydon is composed of two statutory components:
- London Borough of Croydon (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 Croydon
Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.
Croydon Central, Addiscombe, Shirley, New Addington
South Croydon, Selsdon, Sanderstead
Coulsdon, Old Coulsdon, Netherne-on-the-Hill
Thornton Heath, Broad Green
Purley, Kenley
Croydon Central Delivery Office
Croydon PO Box / Non-Geographic District
Crystal Palace, Upper Norwood, Gipsy Hill
South Norwood, Selhurst