Milton Keynes Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Milton Keynes Council (Unitary Authority) in South East, England. Administering 20 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,372.21100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£112.75 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South East)#51 of 64In South East

Postcodes Monitored20Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Milton Keynes

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 20 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	£1,581.47	£158.15/mo	£131.79/mo	£1,186.10	£118.61/mo
Band B	£1,845.05	£184.51/mo	£153.75/mo	£1,383.79	£138.38/mo
Band C	£2,108.63	£210.86/mo	£175.72/mo	£1,581.47	£158.15/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,372.21	£237.22/mo	£197.68/mo	£1,779.16	£177.92/mo
Band E	£2,899.37	£289.94/mo	£241.61/mo	£2,174.53	£217.45/mo
Band F	£3,426.53	£342.65/mo	£285.54/mo	£2,569.90	£256.99/mo
Band G	£3,953.68	£395.37/mo	£329.47/mo	£2,965.26	£296.53/mo
Band H	£4,744.42	£474.44/mo	£395.37/mo	£3,558.32	£355.83/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-£19.79vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Milton Keynes Band D is -0.8% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£98.95.

Regional mean in South East: £2475.45 (-£103.24).

2. England StandingRank #197 of 296 in EnglandTop 34% lowest Band D in England

Within South East, Milton Keynes ranks #51 of 64 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 34th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£237.22 / 10 mosor £197.68 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £39.54 / 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:

Winchester

Save £12.45/yrBand D: £2359.76 (-0.5%)

Gosport

Save £27.92/yrBand D: £2344.29 (-1.2%)

East Hampshire

Save £28.29/yrBand D: £2343.92 (-1.2%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South East:

Dartford

+£2.94/yrBand D: £2375.15 (+0.1%)

Southampton

+£9.27/yrBand D: £2381.48 (+0.4%)

Hart

+£27.81/yrBand D: £2400.02 (+1.2%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Milton Keynes (Milton Keynes Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.