CouncilTaxCostUK
2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham • ONS LAD E09000013
Below England averageRank #293 of 296 (England)

Hammersmith and Fulham Council Tax 2026/2027

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

Band D Base Annual£1,519.51100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£72.22 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (London)#30 of 33In London
Postcodes Monitored4Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Hammersmith and Fulham

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
£1,013.01£101.30/mo£759.76£75.98/mo
Band B
£1,181.84£118.18/mo£886.38£88.64/mo
Band C
£1,350.68£135.07/mo£1,013.01£101.30/mo
Band DBenchmark
£1,519.51£151.95/mo£1,139.63£113.96/mo
Band E
£1,857.18£185.72/mo£1,392.89£139.29/mo
Band F
£2,194.85£219.49/mo£1,646.14£164.61/mo
Band G
£2,532.52£253.25/mo£1,899.39£189.94/mo
Band H
£3,039.02£303.90/mo£2,279.27£227.93/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-£872.49vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Hammersmith and Fulham Band D is -36.5% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£4362.45.

Regional mean in London: £2090.08 (-£570.57).
2. England StandingRank #293 of 296 in EnglandTop 1% lowest Band D in England

Within London, Hammersmith and Fulham ranks #30 of 33 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 1th percentile in England.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£151.95 / 10 mosor £126.63 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £25.32 / 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:
City of London
Save £189.95/yrBand D: £1329.56 (-12.5%)
Westminster
Save £469.96/yrBand D: £1049.55 (-30.9%)
Wandsworth
Save £491.30/yrBand D: £1028.21 (-32.3%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in London:
Kensington and Chelsea
+£147.14/yrBand D: £1666.65 (+9.7%)
Tower Hamlets
+£318.27/yrBand D: £1837.78 (+20.9%)
Newham
+£424.72/yrBand D: £1944.23 (+28%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Hammersmith and Fulham (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham).

Statutory Local Tiers

Two-Part London Borough Statutory Structure

Your council tax bill in Hammersmith and Fulham is composed of two statutory components:

  • London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (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 Hammersmith and Fulham's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.