Islington Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: London Borough of Islington (London Borough) in London, England. Administering 14 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,108.15100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£100.20 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (London)#21 of 33In London

Postcodes Monitored14Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Islington

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 14 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	£1,405.43	£140.54/mo	£117.12/mo	£1,054.07	£105.41/mo
Band B	£1,639.67	£163.97/mo	£136.64/mo	£1,229.75	£122.98/mo
Band C	£1,873.91	£187.39/mo	£156.16/mo	£1,405.43	£140.54/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,108.15	£210.82/mo	£175.68/mo	£1,581.11	£158.11/mo
Band E	£2,576.63	£257.66/mo	£214.72/mo	£1,932.47	£193.25/mo
Band F	£3,045.11	£304.51/mo	£253.76/mo	£2,283.83	£228.38/mo
Band G	£3,513.58	£351.36/mo	£292.80/mo	£2,635.19	£263.52/mo
Band H	£4,216.30	£421.63/mo	£351.36/mo	£3,162.23	£316.22/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-£283.85vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Islington Band D is -11.9% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£1419.25.

Regional mean in London: £2090.08 (+£18.07).

2. England StandingRank #282 of 296 in EnglandTop 5% lowest Band D in England

Within London, Islington ranks #21 of 33 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 5th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£210.81 / 10 mosor £175.68 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £35.13 / 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:

Greenwich

Save £0.29/yrBand D: £2107.86 (-0%)

Hackney

Save £47.85/yrBand D: £2060.30 (-2.3%)

Lambeth

Save £61.04/yrBand D: £2047.11 (-2.9%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in London:

Barnet

+£24.45/yrBand D: £2132.60 (+1.2%)

Ealing

+£30.38/yrBand D: £2138.53 (+1.4%)

Bromley

+£31.89/yrBand D: £2140.04 (+1.5%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Two-Part London Borough Statutory Structure

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

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