Kensington and Chelsea Council Tax 2026/2027
Official municipal billing authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (London Borough) in London, England. Administering 7 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).
Statutory Tariff Table: Kensington and Chelsea
Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 7 outcodes in this authority.
| Valuation Band | Full Annual (£) | 10-Mo Direct Debit | Single Person (-25%) | Single 10-Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Band A | £1,111.10 | £111.11/mo | £833.33 | £83.33/mo |
Band B | £1,296.28 | £129.63/mo | £972.21 | £97.22/mo |
Band C | £1,481.47 | £148.15/mo | £1,111.10 | £111.11/mo |
Band DBenchmark | £1,666.65 | £166.67/mo | £1,249.99 | £125.00/mo |
Band E | £2,037.02 | £203.70/mo | £1,527.77 | £152.78/mo |
Band F | £2,407.38 | £240.74/mo | £1,805.54 | £180.55/mo |
Band G | £2,777.75 | £277.78/mo | £2,083.31 | £208.33/mo |
Band H | £3,333.30 | £333.33/mo | £2,499.98 | £250.00/mo |
2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark
Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.
Kensington and Chelsea Band D is -30.3% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£3626.75.
Within London, Kensington and Chelsea ranks #29 of 33 billing authorities for Band D charges.
Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £27.78 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.
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Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure
Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Kensington and Chelsea (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea).
Two-Part London Borough Statutory Structure
Your council tax bill in Kensington and Chelsea is composed of two statutory components:
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (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).
Postcode Districts in Kensington and Chelsea
Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.
Chelsea, Brompton
Kensington and Chelsea (SW5 Postal District)
South Kensington, Knightsbridge
Kensington and Chelsea (SW10 Postal District)
Kensington High Street, Holland Park
Kensington and Chelsea (W10 Postal District)
Notting Hill, Holland Park, Ladbroke Grove