Medway Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Medway Council (Unitary Authority) in South East, England. Administering 7 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,328.55100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.04%+£111.73 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South East)#56 of 64In South East

Postcodes Monitored7Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Medway

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 7 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	£1,552.37	£155.24/mo	£129.36/mo	£1,164.28	£116.43/mo
Band B	£1,811.09	£181.11/mo	£150.92/mo	£1,358.32	£135.83/mo
Band C	£2,069.82	£206.98/mo	£172.49/mo	£1,552.37	£155.24/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,328.55	£232.86/mo	£194.05/mo	£1,746.41	£174.64/mo
Band E	£2,846.01	£284.60/mo	£237.17/mo	£2,134.51	£213.45/mo
Band F	£3,363.46	£336.35/mo	£280.29/mo	£2,522.60	£252.26/mo
Band G	£3,880.92	£388.09/mo	£323.41/mo	£2,910.69	£291.07/mo
Band H	£4,657.10	£465.71/mo	£388.09/mo	£3,492.83	£349.28/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-£63.45vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Medway Band D is -2.7% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£317.25.

Regional mean in South East: £2475.45 (-£146.90).

2. England StandingRank #224 of 296 in EnglandTop 25% lowest Band D in England

Within South East, Medway ranks #56 of 64 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 25th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£232.86 / 10 mosor £194.05 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £38.81 / 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 South East: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in South East:

Rushmoor

Save £8.27/yrBand D: £2320.28 (-0.4%)

Havant

Save £8.27/yrBand D: £2320.28 (-0.4%)

Test Valley

Save £23.03/yrBand D: £2305.52 (-1%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South East:

Eastleigh

+£13.66/yrBand D: £2342.21 (+0.6%)

East Hampshire

+£15.37/yrBand D: £2343.92 (+0.7%)

Gosport

+£15.74/yrBand D: £2344.29 (+0.7%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Medway (Medway Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Medway Council sets the primary proportion of your bill, combining core civic services with the Adult Social Care precept.

Unitary Council Services: Education, social services, waste collection, housing, and planning.
Police Precept: Levied by the regional Police & Crime Commissioner.
Fire & Rescue Precept: Levied by the Combined Fire Authority.
Mayoral Precept: Combined authority precept where applicable.

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 Medway Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.