Havering Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: London Borough of Havering (London Borough) in London, England. Administering 9 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,424.66100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£115.24 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (London)#5 of 33In London

Postcodes Monitored9Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Havering

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 9 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	£1,616.44	£161.64/mo	£134.70/mo	£1,212.33	£121.23/mo
Band B	£1,885.85	£188.59/mo	£157.15/mo	£1,414.39	£141.44/mo
Band C	£2,155.25	£215.53/mo	£179.60/mo	£1,616.44	£161.64/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,424.66	£242.47/mo	£202.06/mo	£1,818.50	£181.85/mo
Band E	£2,963.47	£296.35/mo	£246.96/mo	£2,222.60	£222.26/mo
Band F	£3,502.29	£350.23/mo	£291.86/mo	£2,626.72	£262.67/mo
Band G	£4,041.10	£404.11/mo	£336.76/mo	£3,030.83	£303.08/mo
Band H	£4,849.32	£484.93/mo	£404.11/mo	£3,636.99	£363.70/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+£32.66vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Havering Band D is +1.4% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£163.30.

Regional mean in London: £2090.08 (+£334.58).

2. England StandingRank #160 of 296 in EnglandTop 46% lowest Band D in England

Within London, Havering ranks #5 of 33 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 46th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£242.47 / 10 mosor £202.05 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £40.42 / 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:

Waltham Forest

Save £37.70/yrBand D: £2386.96 (-1.6%)

Sutton

Save £46.02/yrBand D: £2378.64 (-1.9%)

Bexley

Save £58.30/yrBand D: £2366.36 (-2.4%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in London:

Richmond upon Thames

+£61.44/yrBand D: £2486.10 (+2.5%)

Harrow

+£86.41/yrBand D: £2511.07 (+3.6%)

Croydon

+£175.25/yrBand D: £2599.91 (+7.2%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Two-Part London Borough Statutory Structure

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

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