England · Council tax 2026/27
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27 is £2,399.99 a year — about £200.00 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,599.99 | £133.33 |
| Band B | £1,866.67 | £155.56 |
| Band C | £2,133.33 | £177.78 |
| Band D | £2,399.99 | £200.00 |
| Band E | £2,933.31 | £244.44 |
| Band F | £3,466.65 | £288.89 |
| Band G | £3,999.98 | £333.33 |
| Band H | £4,799.98 | £400.00 |
Unparished areas. BCP £1,980.46 + Dorset Police £322.58 + D&W Fire £96.95. Council increase 6.74%.
Source
Council Tax bands and charges | BCP
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: council_police_fire.
Contacting Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Official website: bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Planning department: 01202 123 321 (verified 2026-08-05 from the council's own site)
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27 is £2,399.99 per year, which works out at about £200.00 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole are: Band A £1,599.99, Band B £1,866.67, Band C £2,133.33, Band D £2,399.99, Band E £2,933.31, Band F £3,466.65, Band G £3,999.98, Band H £4,799.98.
How much is Band A council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,599.99 in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27, about £133.33 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,799.98 in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole changed by +6.74% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council_police_fire.
Can I pay less council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole?+
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 Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole?+
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 Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands and charges | BCP"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-10. 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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