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 £2,435.58 a year — about £202.97 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 29.4% 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 | £1,509.88 | £1,623.72 | +7.54% | £135.31 |
| Band B | £1,761.52 | £1,894.34 | +7.54% | £157.86 |
| Band C | £2,013.17 | £2,164.96 | +7.54% | £180.41 |
| Band D | £2,264.81 | £2,435.58 | +7.54% | £202.97 |
| Band E | £2,768.10 | £2,976.82 | +7.54% | £248.07 |
| Band F | £3,271.40 | £3,518.06 | +7.54% | £293.17 |
| Band G | £3,774.69 | £4,059.30 | +7.54% | £338.28 |
| Band H | £4,529.63 | £4,871.16 | +7.54% | £405.93 |
Unparished areas. BCP £1,980.46 + Dorset Police £322.58 + D&W Fire £96.95. Council increase 6.74%.
Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax bands and charges | BCP
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
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)
Switchboard: 01202 123 456
Planning pages: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control
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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 £2,435.58 per year, which works out at about £202.97 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 £1,623.72, Band B £1,894.34, Band C £2,164.96, Band D £2,435.58, Band E £2,976.82, Band F £3,518.06, Band G £4,059.30, Band H £4,871.16.
How much is Band A council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,623.72 in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27 — about £135.31 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole?+
Band B costs £1,894.34 in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27 — about £157.86 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole?+
Band C costs £2,164.96 in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27 — about £180.41 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole?+
Band D costs £2,435.58 in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27 — about £202.97 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole?+
Band E costs £2,976.82 in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27 — about £248.07 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole?+
Band F costs £3,518.06 in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27 — about £293.17 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole?+
Band G costs £4,059.30 in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27 — about £338.28 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,871.16 in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27 — about £405.93 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole changed by +7.54% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole 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 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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