Lambeth Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: London Borough of Lambeth (London Borough) in London, England. Administering 8 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,047.11100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£97.30 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (London)#24 of 33In London

Postcodes Monitored8Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Lambeth

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 8 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	£1,364.74	£136.47/mo	£113.73/mo	£1,023.56	£102.36/mo
Band B	£1,592.20	£159.22/mo	£132.68/mo	£1,194.15	£119.42/mo
Band C	£1,819.65	£181.97/mo	£151.64/mo	£1,364.74	£136.47/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,047.11	£204.71/mo	£170.59/mo	£1,535.33	£153.53/mo
Band E	£2,502.02	£250.20/mo	£208.50/mo	£1,876.52	£187.65/mo
Band F	£2,956.94	£295.69/mo	£246.41/mo	£2,217.71	£221.77/mo
Band G	£3,411.85	£341.19/mo	£284.32/mo	£2,558.89	£255.89/mo
Band H	£4,094.22	£409.42/mo	£341.19/mo	£3,070.67	£307.07/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-£344.89vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Lambeth Band D is -14.4% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£1724.45.

Regional mean in London: £2090.08 (-£42.97).

2. England StandingRank #286 of 296 in EnglandTop 4% lowest Band D in England

Within London, Lambeth ranks #24 of 33 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 4th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£204.71 / 10 mosor £170.59 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £34.12 / 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:

Hillingdon

Save £1.65/yrBand D: £2045.46 (-0.1%)

Southwark

Save £79.85/yrBand D: £1967.26 (-3.9%)

Newham

Save £102.88/yrBand D: £1944.23 (-5%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in London:

Hackney

+£13.19/yrBand D: £2060.30 (+0.6%)

Greenwich

+£60.75/yrBand D: £2107.86 (+3%)

Islington

+£61.04/yrBand D: £2108.15 (+3%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Two-Part London Borough Statutory Structure

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

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