Southampton Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Southampton City Council (Unitary Authority) in South East, England. Administering 6 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,381.48100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£113.19 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South East)#49 of 64In South East

Postcodes Monitored6Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Southampton

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 6 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	£1,587.65	£158.77/mo	£132.30/mo	£1,190.74	£119.07/mo
Band B	£1,852.26	£185.23/mo	£154.36/mo	£1,389.20	£138.92/mo
Band C	£2,116.87	£211.69/mo	£176.41/mo	£1,587.65	£158.77/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,381.48	£238.15/mo	£198.46/mo	£1,786.11	£178.61/mo
Band E	£2,910.70	£291.07/mo	£242.56/mo	£2,183.03	£218.30/mo
Band F	£3,439.92	£343.99/mo	£286.66/mo	£2,579.94	£257.99/mo
Band G	£3,969.13	£396.91/mo	£330.76/mo	£2,976.85	£297.69/mo
Band H	£4,762.96	£476.30/mo	£396.91/mo	£3,572.22	£357.22/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-£10.52vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Southampton Band D is -0.4% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£52.60.

Regional mean in South East: £2475.45 (-£93.97).

2. England StandingRank #192 of 296 in EnglandTop 35% lowest Band D in England

Within South East, Southampton ranks #49 of 64 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 35th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£238.15 / 10 mosor £198.46 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £39.69 / 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:

Dartford

Save £6.33/yrBand D: £2375.15 (-0.3%)

Milton Keynes

Save £9.27/yrBand D: £2372.21 (-0.4%)

Winchester

Save £21.72/yrBand D: £2359.76 (-0.9%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South East:

Hart

+£18.54/yrBand D: £2400.02 (+0.8%)

Swale

+£24.17/yrBand D: £2405.65 (+1%)

Gravesham

+£26.76/yrBand D: £2408.24 (+1.1%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Southampton (Southampton City Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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