Windsor and Maidenhead Council Tax 2026/2027

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

Band D Base Annual£1,952.62100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+7.51%+£136.40 vs 2025/26

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

Postcodes Monitored4Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Windsor and Maidenhead

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	£1,301.75	£130.18/mo	£108.48/mo	£976.31	£97.63/mo
Band B	£1,518.70	£151.87/mo	£126.56/mo	£1,139.03	£113.90/mo
Band C	£1,735.66	£173.57/mo	£144.64/mo	£1,301.75	£130.18/mo
Band DBenchmark	£1,952.62	£195.26/mo	£162.72/mo	£1,464.47	£146.45/mo
Band E	£2,386.54	£238.65/mo	£198.88/mo	£1,789.91	£178.99/mo
Band F	£2,820.45	£282.05/mo	£235.04/mo	£2,115.34	£211.53/mo
Band G	£3,254.37	£325.44/mo	£271.20/mo	£2,440.78	£244.08/mo
Band H	£3,905.24	£390.52/mo	£325.44/mo	£2,928.93	£292.89/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-£439.38vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Windsor and Maidenhead Band D is -18.4% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£2196.90.

Regional mean in South East: £2475.45 (-£522.83).

2. England StandingRank #289 of 296 in EnglandTop 3% lowest Band D in England

Within South East, Windsor and Maidenhead ranks #64 of 64 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 3th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£195.26 / 10 mosor £162.72 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £32.54 / 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

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South East:

Basingstoke and Deane

+£302.59/yrBand D: £2255.21 (+15.5%)

Bracknell Forest

+£312.18/yrBand D: £2264.80 (+16%)

Fareham

+£317.93/yrBand D: £2270.55 (+16.3%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Windsor and Maidenhead (Windsor and Maidenhead Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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