Thurrock Council Tax 2026/2027

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

Band D Base Annual£2,254.68100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£107.16 vs 2025/26

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

Postcodes Monitored7Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Thurrock

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	£1,503.12	£150.31/mo	£125.26/mo	£1,127.34	£112.73/mo
Band B	£1,753.64	£175.36/mo	£146.14/mo	£1,315.23	£131.52/mo
Band C	£2,004.16	£200.42/mo	£167.01/mo	£1,503.12	£150.31/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,254.68	£225.47/mo	£187.89/mo	£1,691.01	£169.10/mo
Band E	£2,755.72	£275.57/mo	£229.64/mo	£2,066.79	£206.68/mo
Band F	£3,256.76	£325.68/mo	£271.40/mo	£2,442.57	£244.26/mo
Band G	£3,757.80	£375.78/mo	£313.15/mo	£2,818.35	£281.84/mo
Band H	£4,509.36	£450.94/mo	£375.78/mo	£3,382.02	£338.20/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-£137.32vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Thurrock Band D is -5.7% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£686.60.

Regional mean in East of England: £2391.20 (-£136.52).

2. England StandingRank #265 of 296 in EnglandTop 11% lowest Band D in England

Within East of England, Thurrock ranks #45 of 45 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 11th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£225.47 / 10 mosor £187.89 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £37.58 / 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

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in East of England:

Brentwood

+£3.46/yrBand D: £2258.14 (+0.2%)

Southend-on-Sea

+£10.49/yrBand D: £2265.17 (+0.5%)

Tendring

+£14.95/yrBand D: £2269.63 (+0.7%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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