Isle of Wight Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Isle of Wight Council (Unitary Authority) in South East, England. Administering 12 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,625.79100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.28%+£131.69 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South East)#7 of 64In South East

Postcodes Monitored12Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Isle of Wight

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 12 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	£1,750.53	£175.05/mo	£145.88/mo	£1,312.90	£131.29/mo
Band B	£2,042.28	£204.23/mo	£170.19/mo	£1,531.71	£153.17/mo
Band C	£2,334.04	£233.40/mo	£194.50/mo	£1,750.53	£175.05/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,625.79	£262.58/mo	£218.82/mo	£1,969.34	£196.93/mo
Band E	£3,209.30	£320.93/mo	£267.44/mo	£2,406.98	£240.70/mo
Band F	£3,792.81	£379.28/mo	£316.07/mo	£2,844.61	£284.46/mo
Band G	£4,376.32	£437.63/mo	£364.69/mo	£3,282.24	£328.22/mo
Band H	£5,251.58	£525.16/mo	£437.63/mo	£3,938.69	£393.87/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+£233.79vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Isle of Wight Band D is +9.8% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£1168.95.

Regional mean in South East: £2475.45 (+£150.34).

2. England StandingRank #22 of 296 in EnglandTop 7% highest Band D in England

Within South East, Isle of Wight ranks #7 of 64 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 7th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£262.58 / 10 mosor £218.82 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £43.76 / 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 South East: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in South East:

Reading

Save £13.02/yrBand D: £2612.77 (-0.5%)

Waverley

Save £20.92/yrBand D: £2604.87 (-0.8%)

Woking

Save £27.75/yrBand D: £2598.04 (-1.1%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South East:

Eastbourne

+£28.49/yrBand D: £2654.28 (+1.1%)

Hastings

+£50.79/yrBand D: £2676.58 (+1.9%)

Oxford

+£52.61/yrBand D: £2678.40 (+2%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Isle of Wight (Isle of Wight Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Isle of Wight Council sets the primary proportion of your bill, combining core civic services with the Adult Social Care precept.

Unitary Council Services: Education, social services, waste collection, housing, and planning.
Police Precept: Levied by the regional Police & Crime Commissioner.
Fire & Rescue Precept: Levied by the Combined Fire Authority.
Mayoral Precept: Combined authority precept where applicable.

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 Isle of Wight Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.