Bracknell Forest Council council tax 2026/27

Verified 2026-06-10+5.11% vs 2025/26Data confidence 100/100 (A)

Band D council tax in Bracknell Forest for 2026/27 is £2,281.56 a year — about £190.13 a month over 12 instalments.

All bands, 2026/27

BandAnnual chargeMonthly (÷12)
Band A£1,521.03£126.75
Band B£1,774.55£147.88
Band C£2,028.05£169.00
Band D£2,281.56£190.13
Band E£2,788.57£232.38
Band F£3,295.59£274.63
Band G£3,802.59£316.88
Band H£4,563.12£380.26

Bracknell town area figures shown. Council is fully parished; other areas: Binfield (Band D 2238.29), Crowthorne (2279.25), Sandhurst (2256.00), Warfield (2234.45), Winkfield (2257.96). Prior-year figures (2025-26) shown on same page enabling YoY computation.

Page shows 2026-27 and 2025-26 figures side by side for all six parish areas. YoY 5.11% computed from council-published prior-year figures for Bracknell area (D: 2281.56 / 2170.61 - 1).

Council Tax charges and bands | Bracknell Forest Council

Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: council+police+fire as presented by council.

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Frequently asked

How much is council tax in Bracknell Forest in 2026/27?+

Band D council tax in Bracknell Forest for 2026/27 is £2,281.56 per year, which works out at about £190.13 per month over 12 instalments.

What are all the council tax bands in Bracknell Forest for 2026/27?+

The full 2026/27 charges in Bracknell Forest are: Band A £1,521.03, Band B £1,774.55, Band C £2,028.05, Band D £2,281.56, Band E £2,788.57, Band F £3,295.59, Band G £3,802.59, Band H £4,563.12.

How much is Band A council tax in Bracknell Forest?+

Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,521.03 in Bracknell Forest for 2026/27, about £126.75 per month.

How much is Band H council tax in Bracknell Forest?+

Band H — the highest band — costs £4,563.12 in Bracknell Forest for 2026/27.

Did council tax go up in Bracknell Forest for 2026/27?+

Yes — the headline charge in Bracknell Forest changed by +5.11% compared with 2025/26.

What does the Bracknell Forest council tax figure include?+

As presented by the council, the figure includes: council+police+fire as presented by council.

Can I pay less council tax in Bracknell Forest?+

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 Bracknell Forest?+

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 Bracknell Forest council tax data come from?+

Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax charges and bands | Bracknell Forest Council"), 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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