Lewisham Council Tax 2026/2027

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

Band D Base Annual£2,237.33100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£106.34 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (London)#12 of 33In London

Postcodes Monitored8Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Lewisham

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	£1,491.55	£149.16/mo	£124.30/mo	£1,118.66	£111.87/mo
Band B	£1,740.15	£174.02/mo	£145.01/mo	£1,305.11	£130.51/mo
Band C	£1,988.74	£198.87/mo	£165.73/mo	£1,491.56	£149.16/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,237.33	£223.73/mo	£186.44/mo	£1,678.00	£167.80/mo
Band E	£2,734.51	£273.45/mo	£227.88/mo	£2,050.88	£205.09/mo
Band F	£3,231.70	£323.17/mo	£269.31/mo	£2,423.78	£242.38/mo
Band G	£3,728.88	£372.89/mo	£310.74/mo	£2,796.66	£279.67/mo
Band H	£4,474.66	£447.47/mo	£372.89/mo	£3,356.00	£335.60/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-£154.67vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Lewisham Band D is -6.5% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£773.35.

Regional mean in London: £2090.08 (+£147.25).

2. England StandingRank #267 of 296 in EnglandTop 10% lowest Band D in England

Within London, Lewisham ranks #12 of 33 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 10th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£223.73 / 10 mosor £186.44 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £37.29 / 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:

Brent

Save £2.06/yrBand D: £2235.27 (-0.1%)

Camden

Save £29.78/yrBand D: £2207.55 (-1.3%)

Barking and Dagenham

Save £38.82/yrBand D: £2198.51 (-1.7%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in London:

Enfield

+£30.34/yrBand D: £2267.67 (+1.4%)

Redbridge

+£57.25/yrBand D: £2294.58 (+2.6%)

Haringey

+£76.45/yrBand D: £2313.78 (+3.4%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Two-Part London Borough Statutory Structure

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

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