England · Council tax 2026/27
Babergh District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Babergh for 2026/27 is £2,341.55 a year — about £195.13 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 23.5% 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 | £1,488.82 | £1,561.03 | +4.85% | £130.09 |
| Band B | £1,736.97 | £1,821.21 | +4.85% | £151.77 |
| Band C | £1,985.10 | £2,081.38 | +4.85% | £173.45 |
| Band D | £2,233.24 | £2,341.55 | +4.85% | £195.13 |
| Band E | £2,729.51 | £2,861.89 | +4.85% | £238.49 |
| Band F | £3,225.79 | £3,382.24 | +4.85% | £281.85 |
| Band G | £3,722.06 | £3,902.58 | +4.85% | £325.21 |
| Band H | £4,466.48 | £4,683.10 | +4.85% | £390.26 |
Wholly parished — parish precept added to base; non-parished base shown.
ASC precept within Suffolk CC element 1731.69; no separate fire precept (Suffolk Fire within county element)
Ratios validated. District +2.99%, County +4.99%, Police +5.16% stated. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.babergh.gov.uk/documents/d/babergh/bdc-council-tax-financial-information-2026_27. 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 2026-06-16. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Babergh area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Babergh
Switchboard: 0300 123 4000
Planning pages: https://www.babergh.gov.uk/planning
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Babergh in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Babergh for 2026/27 is £2,341.55 per year, which works out at about £195.13 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Babergh for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Babergh are: Band A £1,561.03, Band B £1,821.21, Band C £2,081.38, Band D £2,341.55, Band E £2,861.89, Band F £3,382.24, Band G £3,902.58, Band H £4,683.10.
How much is Band A council tax in Babergh?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,561.03 in Babergh for 2026/27 — about £130.09 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Babergh?+
Band B costs £1,821.21 in Babergh for 2026/27 — about £151.77 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Babergh?+
Band C costs £2,081.38 in Babergh for 2026/27 — about £173.45 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Babergh?+
Band D costs £2,341.55 in Babergh for 2026/27 — about £195.13 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Babergh?+
Band E costs £2,861.89 in Babergh for 2026/27 — about £238.49 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Babergh?+
Band F costs £3,382.24 in Babergh for 2026/27 — about £281.85 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Babergh?+
Band G costs £3,902.58 in Babergh for 2026/27 — about £325.21 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Babergh?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,683.10 in Babergh for 2026/27 — about £390.26 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Babergh for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Babergh changed by +4.85% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Babergh 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 Babergh?+
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 Babergh?+
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 Babergh 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 2026-06-16. 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, “Babergh District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/babergh-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.