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2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
Isles of Scilly Council • ONS LAD E06000053
Below England averageRank #285 of 296 (England)

Isles of Scilly Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Isles of Scilly Council (Unitary Authority) in South West, England. Administering 5 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,047.96100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£97.34 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (South West)#27 of 27In South West
Postcodes Monitored5Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Isles of Scilly

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 5 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,365.31£136.53/mo£1,023.98£102.40/mo
Band B
£1,592.86£159.29/mo£1,194.65£119.47/mo
Band C
£1,820.41£182.04/mo£1,365.31£136.53/mo
Band DBenchmark
£2,047.96£204.80/mo£1,535.97£153.60/mo
Band E
£2,503.06£250.31/mo£1,877.30£187.73/mo
Band F
£2,958.16£295.82/mo£2,218.62£221.86/mo
Band G
£3,413.27£341.33/mo£2,559.95£256.00/mo
Band H
£4,095.92£409.59/mo£3,071.94£307.19/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-£344.04vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Isles of Scilly Band D is -14.4% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£1720.20.

Regional mean in South West: £2511.40 (-£463.44).
2. England StandingRank #285 of 296 in EnglandTop 4% lowest Band D in England

Within South West, Isles of Scilly ranks #27 of 27 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 4th percentile in England.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£204.80 / 10 mosor £170.66 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £34.14 / 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 West: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South West:
Tewkesbury
+£292.57/yrBand D: £2340.53 (+14.3%)
Gloucester
+£307.88/yrBand D: £2355.84 (+15%)
Cheltenham
+£321.56/yrBand D: £2369.52 (+15.7%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Isles of Scilly (Isles of Scilly Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Isles of Scilly 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 Isles of Scilly Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.