England · Council tax 2026/27
Colchester City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Colchester for 2026/27 is £2,282.85 a year — about £190.24 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 22.9% 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 | £1,461.40 | £1,521.90 | +4.14% | £126.83 |
| Band B | £1,704.96 | £1,775.55 | +4.14% | £147.96 |
| Band C | £1,948.53 | £2,029.20 | +4.14% | £169.10 |
| Band D | £2,192.10 | £2,282.85 | +4.14% | £190.24 |
| Band E | £2,679.23 | £2,790.15 | +4.14% | £232.51 |
| Band F | £3,166.36 | £3,297.45 | +4.14% | £274.79 |
| Band G | £3,653.50 | £3,804.75 | +4.14% | £317.06 |
| Band H | £4,384.19 | £4,565.70 | +4.14% | £380.48 |
Baseline = Colchester City unparished area (Layer Breton/Layer Marney same). 34 parish areas range Myland 2258.98 to Wivenhoe 2412.07. District element 231.15 (implied).
ASC within Essex CC element (1641.96 Band D)
Read directly from new.colchester.gov.uk (LocalGov Drupal) with full 34-area parish table. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.new.colchester.gov.uk/council-tax/council-tax-information-0/council-tax-bands-and-charges. 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 2026-06-11. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Colchester area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Colchester
Planning department: 01206 282424 (verified 2026-08-06 from the council's own site)
Planning pages: https://www.new.colchester.gov.uk/planning
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Colchester in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Colchester for 2026/27 is £2,282.85 per year, which works out at about £190.24 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Colchester for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Colchester are: Band A £1,521.90, Band B £1,775.55, Band C £2,029.20, Band D £2,282.85, Band E £2,790.15, Band F £3,297.45, Band G £3,804.75, Band H £4,565.70.
How much is Band A council tax in Colchester?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,521.90 in Colchester for 2026/27 — about £126.83 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Colchester?+
Band B costs £1,775.55 in Colchester for 2026/27 — about £147.96 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Colchester?+
Band C costs £2,029.20 in Colchester for 2026/27 — about £169.10 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Colchester?+
Band D costs £2,282.85 in Colchester for 2026/27 — about £190.24 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Colchester?+
Band E costs £2,790.15 in Colchester for 2026/27 — about £232.51 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Colchester?+
Band F costs £3,297.45 in Colchester for 2026/27 — about £274.79 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Colchester?+
Band G costs £3,804.75 in Colchester for 2026/27 — about £317.06 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Colchester?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,565.70 in Colchester for 2026/27 — about £380.48 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Colchester for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Colchester changed by +4.14% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Colchester 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 Colchester?+
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 Colchester?+
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 Colchester 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 2026-06-11. 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, “Colchester City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/colchester/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.