CouncilTaxCostUK
2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames • ONS LAD E09000021
Above England averageRank #29 of 296 (England)

Kingston upon Thames Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (London Borough) in London, England. Administering 6 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,609.20100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£124.01 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (London)#1 of 33In London
Postcodes Monitored6Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Kingston upon Thames

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 6 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,739.47£173.95/mo£1,304.60£130.46/mo
Band B
£2,029.38£202.94/mo£1,522.04£152.20/mo
Band C
£2,319.29£231.93/mo£1,739.47£173.95/mo
Band DBenchmark
£2,609.20£260.92/mo£1,956.90£195.69/mo
Band E
£3,189.02£318.90/mo£2,391.77£239.18/mo
Band F
£3,768.84£376.88/mo£2,826.63£282.66/mo
Band G
£4,348.67£434.87/mo£3,261.50£326.15/mo
Band H
£5,218.40£521.84/mo£3,913.80£391.38/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+£217.20vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Kingston upon Thames Band D is +9.1% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£1086.00.

Regional mean in London: £2090.08 (+£519.12).
2. England StandingRank #29 of 296 in EnglandTop 10% highest Band D in England

Within London, Kingston upon Thames ranks #1 of 33 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 10th percentile in England.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£260.92 / 10 mosor £217.43 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £43.49 / 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:
Croydon
Save £9.29/yrBand D: £2599.91 (-0.4%)
Harrow
Save £98.13/yrBand D: £2511.07 (-3.8%)
Richmond upon Thames
Save £123.10/yrBand D: £2486.10 (-4.7%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Kingston upon Thames (Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames).

Statutory Local Tiers

Two-Part London Borough Statutory Structure

Your council tax bill in Kingston upon Thames is composed of two statutory components:

  • Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (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 Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.