Slough Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Slough Council (Unitary Authority) in South East, England. Administering 4 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,414.44100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.97%+£114.32 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South East)#44 of 64In South East

Postcodes Monitored4Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Slough

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 4 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	£1,609.63	£160.96/mo	£134.14/mo	£1,207.22	£120.72/mo
Band B	£1,877.90	£187.79/mo	£156.49/mo	£1,408.43	£140.84/mo
Band C	£2,146.17	£214.62/mo	£178.85/mo	£1,609.63	£160.96/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,414.44	£241.44/mo	£201.20/mo	£1,810.83	£181.08/mo
Band E	£2,950.98	£295.10/mo	£245.92/mo	£2,213.24	£221.32/mo
Band F	£3,487.52	£348.75/mo	£290.63/mo	£2,615.64	£261.56/mo
Band G	£4,024.07	£402.41/mo	£335.34/mo	£3,018.05	£301.81/mo
Band H	£4,828.88	£482.89/mo	£402.41/mo	£3,621.66	£362.17/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+£22.44vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Slough Band D is +0.9% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£112.20.

Regional mean in South East: £2475.45 (-£61.01).

2. England StandingRank #169 of 296 in EnglandTop 43% lowest Band D in England

Within South East, Slough ranks #44 of 64 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 43th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£241.44 / 10 mosor £201.20 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £40.24 / 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:

Ashford

Save £4.28/yrBand D: £2410.16 (-0.2%)

Gravesham

Save £6.20/yrBand D: £2408.24 (-0.3%)

Swale

Save £8.79/yrBand D: £2405.65 (-0.4%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South East:

Crawley

+£4.02/yrBand D: £2418.46 (+0.2%)

Canterbury

+£4.89/yrBand D: £2419.33 (+0.2%)

New Forest

+£5.32/yrBand D: £2419.76 (+0.2%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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