{"id":993381,"date":"2026-05-15T14:03:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T14:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?p=993381"},"modified":"2026-05-15T14:03:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T14:03:52","slug":"london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"London Council Tax Comparison by Borough and Postcode (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#London_Council_Tax_Comparison_by_Borough_and_Postcode_2026\" title=\"London Council Tax Comparison by Borough and Postcode (2026)\">London Council Tax Comparison by Borough and Postcode (2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Understanding_London_Council_Tax_in_2026\" title=\"Understanding London Council Tax in 2026\">Understanding London Council Tax in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Cheapest_London_Boroughs_for_Council_Tax_2026\" title=\"Cheapest London Boroughs for Council Tax (2026)\">Cheapest London Boroughs for Council Tax (2026)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#1_Wandsworth_SW11_SW18_SW17\" title=\"1. Wandsworth (SW11 \/ SW18 \/ SW17)\">1. Wandsworth (SW11 \/ SW18 \/ SW17)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Approximate_Band_D_Rate\" title=\"Approximate Band D Rate\">Approximate Band D Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Why_Its_So_Low\" title=\"Why It\u2019s So Low\">Why It\u2019s So Low<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Popular_Areas\" title=\"Popular Areas\">Popular Areas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Best_For\" title=\"Best For\">Best For<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#2_Westminster_SW1_W1\" title=\"2. Westminster (SW1 \/ W1)\">2. Westminster (SW1 \/ W1)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Approximate_Band_D_Rate-2\" title=\"Approximate Band D Rate\">Approximate Band D Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Why_Westminster_Is_Cheap\" title=\"Why Westminster Is Cheap\">Why Westminster Is Cheap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Best_Postcodes\" title=\"Best Postcodes\">Best Postcodes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Main_Drawback\" title=\"Main Drawback\">Main Drawback<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#3_Hammersmith_Fulham_W6_SW6\" title=\"3. Hammersmith &amp; Fulham (W6 \/ SW6)\">3. Hammersmith &amp; Fulham (W6 \/ SW6)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Approximate_Band_D_Rate-3\" title=\"Approximate Band D Rate\">Approximate Band D Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Why_Residents_Like_It\" title=\"Why Residents Like It\">Why Residents Like It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Best_For-2\" title=\"Best For\">Best For<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Mid-Range_London_Council_Tax_Boroughs\" title=\"Mid-Range London Council Tax Boroughs\">Mid-Range London Council Tax Boroughs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#4_Tower_Hamlets_E1_E14\" title=\"4. Tower Hamlets (E1 \/ E14)\">4. Tower Hamlets (E1 \/ E14)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Approximate_Band_D_Rate-4\" title=\"Approximate Band D Rate\">Approximate Band D Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Why_Its_Mid-Range\" title=\"Why It\u2019s Mid-Range\">Why It\u2019s Mid-Range<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Popular_Areas-2\" title=\"Popular Areas\">Popular Areas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#5_Southwark_SE1_SE15_SE22\" title=\"5. Southwark (SE1 \/ SE15 \/ SE22)\">5. Southwark (SE1 \/ SE15 \/ SE22)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Approximate_Band_D_Rate-5\" title=\"Approximate Band D Rate\">Approximate Band D Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Why_Its_Higher\" title=\"Why It\u2019s Higher\">Why It\u2019s Higher<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Best_Known_Areas\" title=\"Best Known Areas\">Best Known Areas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#6_Hackney_E8_N1\" title=\"6. Hackney (E8 \/ N1)\">6. Hackney (E8 \/ N1)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Approximate_Band_D_Rate-6\" title=\"Approximate Band D Rate\">Approximate Band D Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Key_Factors\" title=\"Key Factors\">Key Factors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Popular_Areas-3\" title=\"Popular Areas\">Popular Areas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Most_Expensive_London_Boroughs_for_Council_Tax\" title=\"Most Expensive London Boroughs for Council Tax\">Most Expensive London Boroughs for Council Tax<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#7_Croydon_CR0\" title=\"7. Croydon (CR0)\">7. Croydon (CR0)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Approximate_Band_D_Rate-7\" title=\"Approximate Band D Rate\">Approximate Band D Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Why_Its_Expensive\" title=\"Why It\u2019s Expensive\">Why It\u2019s Expensive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Best_For-3\" title=\"Best For\">Best For<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#8_Kingston_upon_Thames_KT1_KT2\" title=\"8. Kingston upon Thames (KT1 \/ KT2)\">8. Kingston upon Thames (KT1 \/ KT2)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Approximate_Band_D_Rate-8\" title=\"Approximate Band D Rate\">Approximate Band D Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Why_Its_High\" title=\"Why It\u2019s High\">Why It\u2019s High<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Benefits\" title=\"Benefits\">Benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#9_Richmond_upon_Thames_TW9_TW10\" title=\"9. Richmond upon Thames (TW9 \/ TW10)\">9. Richmond upon Thames (TW9 \/ TW10)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Approximate_Band_D_Rate-9\" title=\"Approximate Band D Rate\">Approximate Band D Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Why_Residents_Still_Pay_Premium_Rates\" title=\"Why Residents Still Pay Premium Rates\">Why Residents Still Pay Premium Rates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Best_For-4\" title=\"Best For\">Best For<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#10_Sutton_SM1_SM2\" title=\"10. Sutton (SM1 \/ SM2)\">10. Sutton (SM1 \/ SM2)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Approximate_Band_D_Rate-10\" title=\"Approximate Band D Rate\">Approximate Band D Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Key_Reasons\" title=\"Key Reasons\">Key Reasons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Popular_With\" title=\"Popular With\">Popular With<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#London_Council_Tax_Comparison_Table_Band_D_Approximate_2026\" title=\"London Council Tax Comparison Table (Band D Approximate 2026)\">London Council Tax Comparison Table (Band D Approximate 2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Important_Things_London_Residents_Should_Know\" title=\"Important Things London Residents Should Know\">Important Things London Residents Should Know<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Council_Tax_Does_Not_Reflect_Current_Property_Value\" title=\"Council Tax Does Not Reflect Current Property Value\">Council Tax Does Not Reflect Current Property Value<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Expensive_Areas_Can_Have_Lower_Council_Tax\" title=\"Expensive Areas Can Have Lower Council Tax\">Expensive Areas Can Have Lower Council Tax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Outer_Boroughs_Often_Pay_More\" title=\"Outer Boroughs Often Pay More\">Outer Boroughs Often Pay More<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Discounts_and_Reductions_Exist\" title=\"Discounts and Reductions Exist\">Discounts and Reductions Exist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#London_Council_Tax_Comparison_by_Borough_and_Postcode_2026_%E2%80%94_Case_Studies_and_Comments\" title=\"London Council Tax Comparison by Borough and Postcode (2026) \u2014 Case Studies and Comments\">London Council Tax Comparison by Borough and Postcode (2026) \u2014 Case Studies and Comments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#1_Wandsworth_SW11_SW18_SW17-2\" title=\"1. Wandsworth (SW11 \/ SW18 \/ SW17)\">1. Wandsworth (SW11 \/ SW18 \/ SW17)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Case_Study\" title=\"Case Study\">Case Study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Community_Comments\" title=\"Community Comments\">Community Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#2_Westminster_SW1_W1-2\" title=\"2. Westminster (SW1 \/ W1)\">2. Westminster (SW1 \/ W1)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Case_Study-2\" title=\"Case Study\">Case Study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Community_Comments-2\" title=\"Community Comments\">Community Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#3_Hammersmith_Fulham_W6_SW6-2\" title=\"3. Hammersmith &amp; Fulham (W6 \/ SW6)\">3. Hammersmith &amp; Fulham (W6 \/ SW6)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Case_Study-3\" title=\"Case Study\">Case Study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Community_Comments-3\" title=\"Community Comments\">Community Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#4_Tower_Hamlets_E1_E14-2\" title=\"4. Tower Hamlets (E1 \/ E14)\">4. Tower Hamlets (E1 \/ E14)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Case_Study-4\" title=\"Case Study\">Case Study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Community_Comments-4\" title=\"Community Comments\">Community Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#5_Southwark_SE1_SE22\" title=\"5. Southwark (SE1 \/ SE22)\">5. Southwark (SE1 \/ SE22)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Case_Study-5\" title=\"Case Study\">Case Study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Community_Comments-5\" title=\"Community Comments\">Community Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#6_Hackney_E8_N1-2\" title=\"6. Hackney (E8 \/ N1)\">6. Hackney (E8 \/ N1)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Case_Study-6\" title=\"Case Study\">Case Study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Community_Comments-6\" title=\"Community Comments\">Community Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#7_Croydon_CR0-2\" title=\"7. Croydon (CR0)\">7. Croydon (CR0)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Case_Study-7\" title=\"Case Study\">Case Study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Community_Comments-7\" title=\"Community Comments\">Community Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#8_Richmond_upon_Thames_TW9_TW10\" title=\"8. Richmond upon Thames (TW9 \/ TW10)\">8. Richmond upon Thames (TW9 \/ TW10)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Case_Study-8\" title=\"Case Study\">Case Study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-78\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Community_Comments-8\" title=\"Community Comments\">Community Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-79\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#9_Barnet_EN5_N20\" title=\"9. Barnet (EN5 \/ N20)\">9. Barnet (EN5 \/ N20)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-80\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Case_Study-9\" title=\"Case Study\">Case Study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-81\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Community_Comments-9\" title=\"Community Comments\">Community Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-82\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#10_Kensington_Chelsea_SW3_W8\" title=\"10. Kensington &amp; Chelsea (SW3 \/ W8)\">10. Kensington &amp; Chelsea (SW3 \/ W8)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-83\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Case_Study-10\" title=\"Case Study\">Case Study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-84\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/london-council-tax-comparison-by-borough-and-postcode-2026\/#Community_Comments-10\" title=\"Community Comments\">Community Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"London_Council_Tax_Comparison_by_Borough_and_Postcode_2026\"><\/span>London Council Tax Comparison by Borough and Postcode (2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_London_Council_Tax_in_2026\"><\/span>Understanding London Council Tax in 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Every London council tax bill includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Borough council charges<\/li>\n<li>Greater London Authority (GLA) precept<\/li>\n<li>Funding for policing, fire services, and Transport for London<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The GLA precept in 2026\/27 is approximately \u00a3471.68 for Band D properties across all boroughs.<\/p>\n<p>Council tax bands still rely on property valuations originally based on 1991 property values rather than modern market prices.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cheapest_London_Boroughs_for_Council_Tax_2026\"><\/span>Cheapest London Boroughs for Council Tax (2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Wandsworth_SW11_SW18_SW17\"><\/span>1. Wandsworth (SW11 \/ SW18 \/ SW17)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approximate_Band_D_Rate\"><\/span>Approximate Band D Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Around \u00a31,020 annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Its_So_Low\"><\/span>Why It\u2019s So Low<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Large commercial property income<\/li>\n<li>Long-standing low-tax policies<\/li>\n<li>Efficient borough budgeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_Areas\"><\/span>Popular Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Battersea (SW11)<\/li>\n<li>Earlsfield (SW18)<\/li>\n<li>Tooting (SW17)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_For\"><\/span>Best For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Professionals<\/li>\n<li>Families<\/li>\n<li>Long-term homeowners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wandsworth remains London\u2019s lowest council tax borough in 2026.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Westminster_SW1_W1\"><\/span>2. Westminster (SW1 \/ W1)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approximate_Band_D_Rate-2\"><\/span>Approximate Band D Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Roughly \u00a31,000\u2013\u00a31,600 depending on calculation source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Westminster_Is_Cheap\"><\/span>Why Westminster Is Cheap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Massive commercial tax base<\/li>\n<li>High business-rate income<\/li>\n<li>Tourism-driven economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Postcodes\"><\/span>Best Postcodes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>SW1<\/li>\n<li>W1<\/li>\n<li>Pimlico<\/li>\n<li>Marylebone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Drawback\"><\/span>Main Drawback<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Housing costs are extremely high despite low council tax.<\/p>\n<p>Westminster continues benefiting from strong commercial revenues that reduce reliance on residential taxation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hammersmith_Fulham_W6_SW6\"><\/span>3. Hammersmith &amp; Fulham (W6 \/ SW6)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approximate_Band_D_Rate-3\"><\/span>Approximate Band D Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Around \u00a31,500 annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Residents_Like_It\"><\/span>Why Residents Like It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Relatively lower tax than neighboring boroughs<\/li>\n<li>Strong services<\/li>\n<li>Good transport access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_For-2\"><\/span>Best For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Professionals<\/li>\n<li>Families<\/li>\n<li>Commuters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The borough balances lower taxation with strong West London amenities.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mid-Range_London_Council_Tax_Boroughs\"><\/span>Mid-Range London Council Tax Boroughs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Tower_Hamlets_E1_E14\"><\/span>4. Tower Hamlets (E1 \/ E14)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approximate_Band_D_Rate-4\"><\/span>Approximate Band D Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Around \u00a31,838 annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Its_Mid-Range\"><\/span>Why It\u2019s Mid-Range<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Significant regeneration costs<\/li>\n<li>High population density<\/li>\n<li>Large social housing commitments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_Areas-2\"><\/span>Popular Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Canary Wharf<\/li>\n<li>Whitechapel<\/li>\n<li>Bethnal Green<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Despite heavy infrastructure spending, strong commercial activity helps moderate rates.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Southwark_SE1_SE15_SE22\"><\/span>5. Southwark (SE1 \/ SE15 \/ SE22)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approximate_Band_D_Rate-5\"><\/span>Approximate Band D Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Around \u00a31,967 annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Its_Higher\"><\/span>Why It\u2019s Higher<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Social care spending<\/li>\n<li>Regeneration projects<\/li>\n<li>High demand for public services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Known_Areas\"><\/span>Best Known Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bermondsey<\/li>\n<li>Dulwich<\/li>\n<li>Peckham<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Southwark remains one of London\u2019s most rapidly changing boroughs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Hackney_E8_N1\"><\/span>6. Hackney (E8 \/ N1)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approximate_Band_D_Rate-6\"><\/span>Approximate Band D Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Around \u00a32,060 annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Factors\"><\/span>Key Factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong public service spending<\/li>\n<li>Urban density<\/li>\n<li>Regeneration investments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_Areas-3\"><\/span>Popular Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hackney Central<\/li>\n<li>London Fields<\/li>\n<li>Dalston<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hackney\u2019s council tax remains moderate compared to some neighboring boroughs despite high service demand.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Expensive_London_Boroughs_for_Council_Tax\"><\/span>Most Expensive London Boroughs for Council Tax<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Croydon_CR0\"><\/span>7. Croydon (CR0)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approximate_Band_D_Rate-7\"><\/span>Approximate Band D Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Around \u00a32,600 annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Its_Expensive\"><\/span>Why It\u2019s Expensive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial pressures<\/li>\n<li>Historic council debt<\/li>\n<li>Large service obligations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_For-3\"><\/span>Best For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>More affordable housing compared to inner London<\/li>\n<li>Larger homes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Croydon currently has one of London\u2019s highest council tax bills.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Kingston_upon_Thames_KT1_KT2\"><\/span>8. Kingston upon Thames (KT1 \/ KT2)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approximate_Band_D_Rate-8\"><\/span>Approximate Band D Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Around \u00a32,608 annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Its_High\"><\/span>Why It\u2019s High<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lower commercial revenue base<\/li>\n<li>Expensive service delivery<\/li>\n<li>High local demand for schools and care services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits\"><\/span>Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent schools<\/li>\n<li>Safer neighborhoods<\/li>\n<li>Strong family appeal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Despite high council tax, Kingston remains extremely popular among families.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Richmond_upon_Thames_TW9_TW10\"><\/span>9. Richmond upon Thames (TW9 \/ TW10)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approximate_Band_D_Rate-9\"><\/span>Approximate Band D Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Around \u00a32,486 annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Residents_Still_Pay_Premium_Rates\"><\/span>Why Residents Still Pay Premium Rates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent schools<\/li>\n<li>Very low crime<\/li>\n<li>Large green spaces<\/li>\n<li>Premium residential environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_For-4\"><\/span>Best For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Families<\/li>\n<li>Professionals<\/li>\n<li>Retirees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Richmond\u2019s quality-of-life advantages continue outweighing higher tax costs for many residents.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Sutton_SM1_SM2\"><\/span>10. Sutton (SM1 \/ SM2)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approximate_Band_D_Rate-10\"><\/span>Approximate Band D Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Around \u00a32,379 annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Reasons\"><\/span>Key Reasons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>High dependence on residential taxation<\/li>\n<li>Lower business-rate income<\/li>\n<li>Strong investment in local services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_With\"><\/span>Popular With<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Families<\/li>\n<li>First-time buyers<\/li>\n<li>Long-term homeowners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sutton combines strong schools with suburban family living.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"London_Council_Tax_Comparison_Table_Band_D_Approximate_2026\"><\/span>London Council Tax Comparison Table (Band D Approximate 2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Borough<\/th>\n<th>Main Postcodes<\/th>\n<th>Approx. Band D<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Wandsworth<\/td>\n<td>SW11 \/ SW18<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31,020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Westminster<\/td>\n<td>SW1 \/ W1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31,000\u2013\u00a31,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hammersmith &amp; Fulham<\/td>\n<td>W6 \/ SW6<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31,520<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tower Hamlets<\/td>\n<td>E1 \/ E14<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31,838<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Southwark<\/td>\n<td>SE1 \/ SE22<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31,967<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hackney<\/td>\n<td>E8 \/ N1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a32,060<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sutton<\/td>\n<td>SM1 \/ SM2<\/td>\n<td>\u00a32,379<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Richmond upon Thames<\/td>\n<td>TW9 \/ TW10<\/td>\n<td>\u00a32,486<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Croydon<\/td>\n<td>CR0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a32,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kingston upon Thames<\/td>\n<td>KT1 \/ KT2<\/td>\n<td>\u00a32,608<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Things_London_Residents_Should_Know\"><\/span>Important Things London Residents Should Know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Council_Tax_Does_Not_Reflect_Current_Property_Value\"><\/span>Council Tax Does Not Reflect Current Property Value<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Council tax bands still rely on 1991 property valuations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expensive_Areas_Can_Have_Lower_Council_Tax\"><\/span>Expensive Areas Can Have Lower Council Tax<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wealthy boroughs like Westminster and Wandsworth often charge less because they generate substantial commercial income.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outer_Boroughs_Often_Pay_More\"><\/span>Outer Boroughs Often Pay More<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many outer boroughs rely more heavily on residential taxation due to lower business-rate income.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discounts_and_Reductions_Exist\"><\/span>Discounts and Reductions Exist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Potential reductions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Single-person discount<\/li>\n<li>Student exemptions<\/li>\n<li>Disability reductions<\/li>\n<li>Low-income support schemes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"London_Council_Tax_Comparison_by_Borough_and_Postcode_2026_%E2%80%94_Case_Studies_and_Comments\"><\/span>London Council Tax Comparison by Borough and Postcode (2026) \u2014 Case Studies and Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Wandsworth_SW11_SW18_SW17-2\"><\/span>1. Wandsworth (SW11 \/ SW18 \/ SW17)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study\"><\/span>Case Study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A young professional couple purchased a flat in Earlsfield (SW18) after comparing annual housing costs across London boroughs.<\/p>\n<p>Although property prices were high, they discovered Wandsworth\u2019s lower council tax significantly reduced their monthly expenses compared to nearby boroughs.<\/p>\n<p>The couple reported:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lower annual household costs<\/li>\n<li>Better long-term affordability<\/li>\n<li>Strong local services despite lower taxation<\/li>\n<li>Excellent transport links<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They viewed the lower council tax as a major financial advantage over time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Comments\"><\/span>Community Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Residents frequently describe Wandsworth as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cLondon\u2019s best-value council tax borough\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Efficiently managed<\/li>\n<li>Attractive for professionals and families<\/li>\n<li>Financially practical despite expensive housing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some online discussions mention concerns about whether extremely low tax levels can remain sustainable long-term.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Westminster_SW1_W1-2\"><\/span>2. Westminster (SW1 \/ W1)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study-2\"><\/span>Case Study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An international consultant renting in Westminster was surprised that council tax was lower than in several outer London boroughs.<\/p>\n<p>The resident found:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bills were relatively low compared to property value<\/li>\n<li>Transport and local services remained strong<\/li>\n<li>Living costs still remained high overall because of rent prices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The low council tax slightly offset the extremely expensive housing market.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Comments-2\"><\/span>Community Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Residents often say Westminster:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Benefits heavily from commercial income<\/li>\n<li>Feels unusual because luxury areas pay relatively low council tax<\/li>\n<li>Has one of London\u2019s most favorable tax structures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many Londoners online describe Westminster as an example of how uneven London\u2019s council tax system can feel.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hammersmith_Fulham_W6_SW6-2\"><\/span>3. Hammersmith &amp; Fulham (W6 \/ SW6)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study-3\"><\/span>Case Study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A single renter living in Fulham compared council tax costs before renewing a lease.<\/p>\n<p>After applying the single-person discount, the renter found the final bill significantly more manageable than expected.<\/p>\n<p>The resident appreciated:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lower-than-average West London taxation<\/li>\n<li>Strong borough services<\/li>\n<li>Convenient commuting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Comments-3\"><\/span>Community Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Residents often describe Hammersmith &amp; Fulham as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One of West London\u2019s better-value boroughs<\/li>\n<li>Well-managed financially<\/li>\n<li>Attractive for younger professionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>People living near borough boundaries frequently compare bills carefully before moving.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Tower_Hamlets_E1_E14-2\"><\/span>4. Tower Hamlets (E1 \/ E14)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study-4\"><\/span>Case Study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A finance-sector worker living near Canary Wharf noticed council tax was higher than expected despite modern infrastructure and luxury developments nearby.<\/p>\n<p>The resident learned that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Large regeneration spending impacts local finances<\/li>\n<li>Population density increases service demands<\/li>\n<li>Social housing responsibilities remain substantial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Despite this, the commuter still valued the borough\u2019s transport and career opportunities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Comments-4\"><\/span>Community Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Residents commonly say Tower Hamlets:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Feels expensive for council tax compared to visible wealth<\/li>\n<li>Has rapidly changing neighborhoods<\/li>\n<li>Balances luxury developments with heavy social spending pressures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Online discussions often mention visible inequality across the borough.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Southwark_SE1_SE22\"><\/span>5. Southwark (SE1 \/ SE22)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study-5\"><\/span>Case Study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A family living in Dulwich (SE22) accepted higher council tax because they valued local schools and green spaces.<\/p>\n<p>The parents believed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Public services justified the extra cost<\/li>\n<li>Parks and schools were well maintained<\/li>\n<li>Community programs benefited families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, they still noticed rising annual bills affecting household budgets.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Comments-5\"><\/span>Community Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Residents often describe Southwark as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rapidly improving<\/li>\n<li>Expensive but service-focused<\/li>\n<li>One of London\u2019s busiest regeneration boroughs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some residents feel rising housing costs combined with higher council tax create affordability pressure.<a title=\"London Council Tax Bands 2026\/27 - All 33 Boroughs Compared | Council Tax Bands 2026\/27\" href=\"https:\/\/counciltaxbands.com\/councils\/london\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Hackney_E8_N1-2\"><\/span>6. Hackney (E8 \/ N1)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study-6\"><\/span>Case Study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A creative-industry renter in Hackney compared council tax with neighboring boroughs and was surprised by the relatively high bill for a small apartment.<\/p>\n<p>The renter explained:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regeneration improved the area significantly<\/li>\n<li>Local amenities continued expanding<\/li>\n<li>Costs still felt high relative to apartment size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Despite concerns about affordability, the resident remained attracted to Hackney\u2019s culture and nightlife.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Comments-6\"><\/span>Community Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Residents frequently describe Hackney as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trendy but increasingly expensive<\/li>\n<li>Popular among younger professionals<\/li>\n<li>Facing pressure from rising living costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many Londoners online mention Hackney\u2019s transformation over the past decade.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Croydon_CR0-2\"><\/span>7. Croydon (CR0)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study-7\"><\/span>Case Study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A homeowner in Croydon expressed frustration over rapidly rising council tax while local financial problems continued receiving media attention.<\/p>\n<p>The resident felt:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bills increased faster than expected<\/li>\n<li>Financial management concerns affected confidence<\/li>\n<li>Housing remained affordable compared to inner London<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The family still valued larger living space and transport access into Central London.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Comments-7\"><\/span>Community Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Residents commonly describe Croydon as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Affordable for housing but expensive for council tax<\/li>\n<li>Financially pressured<\/li>\n<li>Undergoing major restructuring and redevelopment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Online conversations often mention concerns about long-term borough finances.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Richmond_upon_Thames_TW9_TW10\"><\/span>8. Richmond upon Thames (TW9 \/ TW10)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study-8\"><\/span>Case Study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A retired couple living in Richmond accepted higher council tax because they prioritized safety, green space, and healthcare access.<\/p>\n<p>They believed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local services were high quality<\/li>\n<li>Streets and parks were exceptionally maintained<\/li>\n<li>The borough delivered strong quality of life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although the bills were high, they considered the area worth the cost.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Comments-8\"><\/span>Community Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Residents often describe Richmond as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Expensive but premium<\/li>\n<li>Extremely safe and well-maintained<\/li>\n<li>One of London\u2019s most desirable boroughs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many families say the borough\u2019s lifestyle advantages outweigh tax costs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Barnet_EN5_N20\"><\/span>9. Barnet (EN5 \/ N20)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study-9\"><\/span>Case Study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A family relocating from Islington to Barnet compared tax levels alongside school performance and housing space.<\/p>\n<p>The move provided:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Larger home sizes<\/li>\n<li>Better school access<\/li>\n<li>More suburban surroundings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The family felt the slightly higher council tax was balanced by improved living conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Comments-9\"><\/span>Community Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Residents often describe Barnet as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stable and family-focused<\/li>\n<li>Strong for education<\/li>\n<li>More suburban than inner London boroughs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Community discussions regularly mention school quality and neighborhood stability as major strengths.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Kensington_Chelsea_SW3_W8\"><\/span>10. Kensington &amp; Chelsea (SW3 \/ W8)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study-10\"><\/span>Case Study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An overseas property investor owning a flat in Kensington was surprised that council tax remained relatively moderate compared to property prices.<\/p>\n<p>The owner noted:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bills felt low relative to asset value<\/li>\n<li>The borough benefited from strong commercial wealth<\/li>\n<li>Premium services and location justified overall costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Comments-10\"><\/span>Community Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Residents often say Kensington &amp; Chelsea:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Has a unique financial structure<\/li>\n<li>Benefits from significant wealth and tourism income<\/li>\n<li>Feels very different from outer London boroughs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many Londoners online view the borough as an example of London\u2019s unequal council tax landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>London Council Tax Comparison by Borough and Postcode (2026) &nbsp; 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