Wokingham Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Wokingham Council (Unitary Authority) in South East, England. Administering 5 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,497.70100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.06%+£120.30 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South East)#30 of 64In South East

Postcodes Monitored5Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Wokingham

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 5 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	£1,665.13	£166.51/mo	£138.76/mo	£1,248.85	£124.89/mo
Band B	£1,942.66	£194.27/mo	£161.89/mo	£1,457.00	£145.70/mo
Band C	£2,220.18	£222.02/mo	£185.02/mo	£1,665.14	£166.51/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,497.70	£249.77/mo	£208.14/mo	£1,873.28	£187.33/mo
Band E	£3,052.74	£305.27/mo	£254.40/mo	£2,289.56	£228.96/mo
Band F	£3,607.79	£360.78/mo	£300.65/mo	£2,705.84	£270.58/mo
Band G	£4,162.83	£416.28/mo	£346.90/mo	£3,122.12	£312.21/mo
Band H	£4,995.40	£499.54/mo	£416.28/mo	£3,746.55	£374.66/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+£105.70vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Wokingham Band D is +4.4% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£528.50.

Regional mean in South East: £2475.45 (+£22.25).

2. England StandingRank #98 of 296 in EnglandTop 33% highest Band D in England

Within South East, Wokingham ranks #30 of 64 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 33th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£249.77 / 10 mosor £208.14 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £41.63 / 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:

Runnymede

Save £4.71/yrBand D: £2492.99 (-0.2%)

Thanet

Save £6.80/yrBand D: £2490.90 (-0.3%)

Arun

Save £10.46/yrBand D: £2487.24 (-0.4%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South East:

Maidstone

+£4.89/yrBand D: £2502.59 (+0.2%)

West Berkshire

+£7.67/yrBand D: £2505.37 (+0.3%)

Mole Valley

+£22.16/yrBand D: £2519.86 (+0.9%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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