Southend-on-Sea Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Southend-on-Sea Council (Unitary Authority) in East of England, England. Administering 7 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,265.17100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.02%+£108.28 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (East of England)#43 of 45In East of England

Postcodes Monitored7Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Southend-on-Sea

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	£1,510.11	£151.01/mo	£125.84/mo	£1,132.58	£113.26/mo
Band B	£1,761.80	£176.18/mo	£146.82/mo	£1,321.35	£132.14/mo
Band C	£2,013.48	£201.35/mo	£167.79/mo	£1,510.11	£151.01/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,265.17	£226.52/mo	£188.76/mo	£1,698.88	£169.89/mo
Band E	£2,768.54	£276.85/mo	£230.71/mo	£2,076.41	£207.64/mo
Band F	£3,271.91	£327.19/mo	£272.66/mo	£2,453.93	£245.39/mo
Band G	£3,775.28	£377.53/mo	£314.61/mo	£2,831.46	£283.15/mo
Band H	£4,530.34	£453.03/mo	£377.53/mo	£3,397.76	£339.78/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-£126.83vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Southend-on-Sea Band D is -5.3% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£634.15.

Regional mean in East of England: £2391.20 (-£126.03).

2. England StandingRank #259 of 296 in EnglandTop 13% lowest Band D in England

Within East of England, Southend-on-Sea ranks #43 of 45 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 13th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£226.52 / 10 mosor £188.76 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £37.76 / 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 East of England: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in East of England:

Brentwood

Save £7.03/yrBand D: £2258.14 (-0.3%)

Thurrock

Save £10.49/yrBand D: £2254.68 (-0.5%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in East of England:

Tendring

+£4.46/yrBand D: £2269.63 (+0.2%)

Epping Forest

+£12.04/yrBand D: £2277.21 (+0.5%)

Braintree

+£15.17/yrBand D: £2280.34 (+0.7%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Southend-on-Sea (Southend-on-Sea Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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