CouncilTaxCostUK
2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
Royal Borough of Greenwich • ONS LAD E09000011
Below England averageRank #283 of 296 (England)

Greenwich Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Royal Borough of Greenwich (London Borough) in London, England. Administering 7 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,107.86100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£100.18 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (London)#22 of 33In London
Postcodes Monitored7Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Greenwich

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 7 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,405.24£140.52/mo£1,053.93£105.39/mo
Band B
£1,639.45£163.95/mo£1,229.59£122.96/mo
Band C
£1,873.65£187.37/mo£1,405.24£140.52/mo
Band DBenchmark
£2,107.86£210.79/mo£1,580.90£158.09/mo
Band E
£2,576.27£257.63/mo£1,932.20£193.22/mo
Band F
£3,044.69£304.47/mo£2,283.52£228.35/mo
Band G
£3,513.10£351.31/mo£2,634.83£263.48/mo
Band H
£4,215.72£421.57/mo£3,161.79£316.18/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-£284.14vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Greenwich Band D is -11.9% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£1420.70.

Regional mean in London: £2090.08 (+£17.78).
2. England StandingRank #283 of 296 in EnglandTop 5% lowest Band D in England

Within London, Greenwich ranks #22 of 33 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 5th percentile in England.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£210.79 / 10 mosor £175.66 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £35.13 / 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:
Hackney
Save £47.56/yrBand D: £2060.30 (-2.3%)
Lambeth
Save £60.75/yrBand D: £2047.11 (-2.9%)
Hillingdon
Save £62.40/yrBand D: £2045.46 (-3%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in London:
Islington
+£0.29/yrBand D: £2108.15 (+0%)
Barnet
+£24.74/yrBand D: £2132.60 (+1.2%)
Ealing
+£30.67/yrBand D: £2138.53 (+1.5%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Greenwich (Royal Borough of Greenwich).

Statutory Local Tiers

Two-Part London Borough Statutory Structure

Your council tax bill in Greenwich is composed of two statutory components:

  • Royal Borough of Greenwich (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 Royal Borough of Greenwich's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.