England · Council tax 2026/27
Ashford Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Ashford for 2026/27 is £2,410.16 a year — about £200.85 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 24.2% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,540.82 | £1,606.77 | +4.28% | £133.90 |
| Band B | £1,797.63 | £1,874.57 | +4.28% | £156.21 |
| Band C | £2,054.43 | £2,142.36 | +4.28% | £178.53 |
| Band D | £2,311.24 | £2,410.16 | +4.28% | £200.85 |
| Band E | £2,824.85 | £2,945.75 | +4.28% | £245.48 |
| Band F | £3,338.45 | £3,481.34 | +4.28% | £290.11 |
| Band G | £3,852.06 | £4,016.93 | +4.28% | £334.74 |
| Band H | £4,622.48 | £4,820.32 | +4.28% | £401.69 |
Parished council. Figures shown exclude parish precepts. Tenterden Town Council precept published separately (2026-27: £742,222). Average parish element ~£28 Band D implied from leaflet (3% of total). Range of parish precepts not published on council's own charges page.
No ASC precept at district level; ASC element carried within Kent County Council precept (£1,758.60 Band D)
Band D total of £2,342.93 excludes parish precepts. Ashford district element Band D = £199.37 (up £5.79/2.99% from £193.58 in 2025-26). KCC Band D = £1,758.60; PCC Kent Band D = £285.15; Kent Fire Band D = £99.81. Leaflet overview table cites Ashford 'average charge' of £199.57 (includes blended parish average); detailed band table shows £199.37 for unparished Band D. Using the detailed band table figure. Source: official PDF leaflet fetched from ashford.gov.uk. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/gvylmabo/council-tax-leaflet-2026-27.pdf. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-12. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Ashford area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Ashford in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Ashford for 2026/27 is £2,410.16 per year, which works out at about £200.85 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Ashford for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Ashford are: Band A £1,606.77, Band B £1,874.57, Band C £2,142.36, Band D £2,410.16, Band E £2,945.75, Band F £3,481.34, Band G £4,016.93, Band H £4,820.32.
How much is Band A council tax in Ashford?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,606.77 in Ashford for 2026/27 — about £133.90 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Ashford?+
Band B costs £1,874.57 in Ashford for 2026/27 — about £156.21 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Ashford?+
Band C costs £2,142.36 in Ashford for 2026/27 — about £178.53 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Ashford?+
Band D costs £2,410.16 in Ashford for 2026/27 — about £200.85 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Ashford?+
Band E costs £2,945.75 in Ashford for 2026/27 — about £245.48 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Ashford?+
Band F costs £3,481.34 in Ashford for 2026/27 — about £290.11 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Ashford?+
Band G costs £4,016.93 in Ashford for 2026/27 — about £334.74 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Ashford?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,820.32 in Ashford for 2026/27 — about £401.69 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Ashford for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Ashford changed by +4.28% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Ashford council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Can I pay less council tax in Ashford?+
Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.
How do I challenge my council tax band in Ashford?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Ashford council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-12. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page: CouncilData, “Ashford Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/ashford-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.