England · Council tax 2026/27
East Suffolk Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in East Suffolk for 2026/27 is £2,334.80 a year — about £194.57 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 24.2% 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 | £1,481.56 | £1,556.53 | +5.06% | £129.71 |
| Band B | £1,728.50 | £1,815.96 | +5.06% | £151.33 |
| Band C | £1,975.42 | £2,075.38 | +5.06% | £172.95 |
| Band D | £2,222.35 | £2,334.80 | +5.06% | £194.57 |
| Band E | £2,716.20 | £2,853.64 | +5.06% | £237.80 |
| Band F | £3,210.06 | £3,372.49 | +5.06% | £281.04 |
| Band G | £3,703.91 | £3,891.33 | +5.06% | £324.28 |
| Band H | £4,444.70 | £4,669.60 | +5.06% | £389.13 |
Wholly parished district; base total excludes parish precept. Prior year total D was 2131.11.
ASC within Suffolk CC element 1731.69; no separate fire precept (Suffolk Fire within SCC element).
District own Band D 197.82 (+2.95% from 192.15) read directly from eastsuffolk.gov.uk 2026 budget news (approved 25 Feb 2026). Total 2233.98 = own 197.82 + Suffolk CC (incl ASC+fire) 1731.69 + Suffolk Police 304.47; shared precepts verified in prior run from sibling Suffolk districts (Babergh/Mid Suffolk/West Suffolk) own published tables. Adversarial re-check 2026-06-19 found no contradiction (figure re-fetch quota-blocked). Bands A-H = statutory ninths of Band D. Wholly parished; base excludes parish precept. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/news/2026/council-budget-protect-services-next-financial-year. 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 2026-06-19. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
East Suffolk area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting East Suffolk
Planning department: 01394 444832 (verified 2026-09-27 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 0333 016 2000
Departments
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in East Suffolk in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in East Suffolk for 2026/27 is £2,334.80 per year, which works out at about £194.57 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in East Suffolk for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in East Suffolk are: Band A £1,556.53, Band B £1,815.96, Band C £2,075.38, Band D £2,334.80, Band E £2,853.64, Band F £3,372.49, Band G £3,891.33, Band H £4,669.60.
How much is Band A council tax in East Suffolk?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,556.53 in East Suffolk for 2026/27 — about £129.71 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in East Suffolk?+
Band B costs £1,815.96 in East Suffolk for 2026/27 — about £151.33 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in East Suffolk?+
Band C costs £2,075.38 in East Suffolk for 2026/27 — about £172.95 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in East Suffolk?+
Band D costs £2,334.80 in East Suffolk for 2026/27 — about £194.57 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in East Suffolk?+
Band E costs £2,853.64 in East Suffolk for 2026/27 — about £237.80 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in East Suffolk?+
Band F costs £3,372.49 in East Suffolk for 2026/27 — about £281.04 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in East Suffolk?+
Band G costs £3,891.33 in East Suffolk for 2026/27 — about £324.28 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in East Suffolk?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,669.60 in East Suffolk for 2026/27 — about £389.13 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in East Suffolk for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in East Suffolk changed by +5.06% compared with 2025/26.
What does the East Suffolk 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 East Suffolk?+
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 East Suffolk?+
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 East Suffolk 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 2026-06-19. 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, “East Suffolk Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/east-suffolk/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.