CouncilTaxCostUK
2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
London Borough of Hillingdon • ONS LAD E09000017
Below England averageRank #287 of 296 (England)

Hillingdon Council Tax 2026/2027

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

Band D Base Annual£2,045.46100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£97.22 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (London)#25 of 33In London
Postcodes Monitored9Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Hillingdon

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 9 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,363.64£136.36/mo£1,022.73£102.27/mo
Band B
£1,590.91£159.09/mo£1,193.18£119.32/mo
Band C
£1,818.19£181.82/mo£1,363.64£136.36/mo
Band DBenchmark
£2,045.46£204.55/mo£1,534.10£153.41/mo
Band E
£2,500.01£250.00/mo£1,875.01£187.50/mo
Band F
£2,954.55£295.46/mo£2,215.91£221.59/mo
Band G
£3,409.10£340.91/mo£2,556.83£255.68/mo
Band H
£4,090.92£409.09/mo£3,068.19£306.82/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-£346.54vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Hillingdon Band D is -14.5% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£1732.70.

Regional mean in London: £2090.08 (-£44.62).
2. England StandingRank #287 of 296 in EnglandTop 3% lowest Band D in England

Within London, Hillingdon ranks #25 of 33 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 3th percentile in England.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£204.55 / 10 mosor £170.46 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £34.09 / 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:
Southwark
Save £78.20/yrBand D: £1967.26 (-3.8%)
Newham
Save £101.23/yrBand D: £1944.23 (-4.9%)
Tower Hamlets
Save £207.68/yrBand D: £1837.78 (-10.2%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in London:
Lambeth
+£1.65/yrBand D: £2047.11 (+0.1%)
Hackney
+£14.84/yrBand D: £2060.30 (+0.7%)
Greenwich
+£62.40/yrBand D: £2107.86 (+3.1%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Two-Part London Borough Statutory Structure

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

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