Harrow Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: London Borough of Harrow (London Borough) in London, England. Administering 5 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,511.07100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£119.35 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (London)#3 of 33In London

Postcodes Monitored5Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Harrow

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 5 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	£1,674.05	£167.41/mo	£139.50/mo	£1,255.54	£125.55/mo
Band B	£1,953.05	£195.31/mo	£162.75/mo	£1,464.79	£146.48/mo
Band C	£2,232.06	£223.21/mo	£186.01/mo	£1,674.05	£167.41/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,511.07	£251.11/mo	£209.26/mo	£1,883.30	£188.33/mo
Band E	£3,069.09	£306.91/mo	£255.76/mo	£2,301.82	£230.18/mo
Band F	£3,627.10	£362.71/mo	£302.26/mo	£2,720.33	£272.03/mo
Band G	£4,185.12	£418.51/mo	£348.76/mo	£3,138.84	£313.88/mo
Band H	£5,022.14	£502.21/mo	£418.51/mo	£3,766.61	£376.66/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+£119.07vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Harrow Band D is +5% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£595.35.

Regional mean in London: £2090.08 (+£420.99).

2. England StandingRank #89 of 296 in EnglandTop 30% highest Band D in England

Within London, Harrow ranks #3 of 33 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 30th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£251.11 / 10 mosor £209.26 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £41.85 / 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:

Richmond upon Thames

Save £24.97/yrBand D: £2486.10 (-1%)

Havering

Save £86.41/yrBand D: £2424.66 (-3.4%)

Waltham Forest

Save £124.11/yrBand D: £2386.96 (-4.9%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in London:

Croydon

+£88.84/yrBand D: £2599.91 (+3.5%)

Kingston upon Thames

+£98.13/yrBand D: £2609.20 (+3.9%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Harrow (London Borough of Harrow).

Statutory Local Tiers

Two-Part London Borough Statutory Structure

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

London Borough of Harrow (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 Harrow's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.