Hounslow Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: London Borough of Hounslow (London Borough) in London, England. Administering 8 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,185.56100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£103.88 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (London)#16 of 33In London

Postcodes Monitored8Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Hounslow

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 8 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	£1,457.04	£145.70/mo	£121.42/mo	£1,092.78	£109.28/mo
Band B	£1,699.88	£169.99/mo	£141.66/mo	£1,274.91	£127.49/mo
Band C	£1,942.72	£194.27/mo	£161.89/mo	£1,457.04	£145.70/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,185.56	£218.56/mo	£182.13/mo	£1,639.17	£163.92/mo
Band E	£2,671.24	£267.12/mo	£222.60/mo	£2,003.43	£200.34/mo
Band F	£3,156.92	£315.69/mo	£263.08/mo	£2,367.69	£236.77/mo
Band G	£3,642.60	£364.26/mo	£303.55/mo	£2,731.95	£273.20/mo
Band H	£4,371.12	£437.11/mo	£364.26/mo	£3,278.34	£327.83/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-£206.44vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Hounslow Band D is -8.6% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£1032.20.

Regional mean in London: £2090.08 (+£95.48).

2. England StandingRank #273 of 296 in EnglandTop 8% lowest Band D in England

Within London, Hounslow ranks #16 of 33 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 8th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£218.56 / 10 mosor £182.13 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £36.43 / 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:

Merton

Save £38.80/yrBand D: £2146.76 (-1.8%)

Bromley

Save £45.52/yrBand D: £2140.04 (-2.1%)

Ealing

Save £47.03/yrBand D: £2138.53 (-2.2%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in London:

Barking and Dagenham

+£12.95/yrBand D: £2198.51 (+0.6%)

Camden

+£21.99/yrBand D: £2207.55 (+1%)

Brent

+£49.71/yrBand D: £2235.27 (+2.3%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Two-Part London Borough Statutory Structure

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

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