England · Council tax 2026/27
Eastleigh Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Eastleigh for 2026/27 is £2,342.21 a year — about £195.18 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 26.6% 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 | £1,485.13 | £1,561.47 | +5.14% | £130.12 |
| Band B | £1,732.66 | £1,821.72 | +5.14% | £151.81 |
| Band C | £1,980.18 | £2,081.96 | +5.14% | £173.50 |
| Band D | £2,227.71 | £2,342.21 | +5.14% | £195.18 |
| Band E | £2,722.75 | £2,862.70 | +5.14% | £238.56 |
| Band F | £3,217.80 | £3,383.19 | +5.14% | £281.93 |
| Band G | £3,712.84 | £3,903.68 | +5.14% | £325.31 |
| Band H | £4,455.41 | £4,684.42 | +5.14% | £390.37 |
Fully parished (11 parishes). Baseline = Chandler's Ford (lowest, 2275.36). Eastleigh Town 2345.08; Hamble-le-Rice 2440.64 highest. Hedge End 2343.04, Botley 2346.11, Bishopstoke 2324.09.
ASC within Hampshire CC element (1690.11)
Full 11-parish A-H table read from Section 38(2) notice PDF (26 Feb 2026). Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/media/16392/26-27-council-tax-publication-figures.pdf. 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)..
Eastleigh area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Eastleigh
Planning department: 023 8068 8264 (verified 2026-09-27 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 023 8068 8000
Departments
planning: 023 8068 8264
council tax: 023 8068 8470
housing: 023 8068 8165
benefits: 023 8068 8046
environmental health: No dedicated direct-dial or email published; routed via main switchboard.
waste recycling: No dedicated line found; general enquiries via switchboard/web form.
Planning pages: https://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/contact
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Eastleigh in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Eastleigh for 2026/27 is £2,342.21 per year, which works out at about £195.18 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Eastleigh for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Eastleigh are: Band A £1,561.47, Band B £1,821.72, Band C £2,081.96, Band D £2,342.21, Band E £2,862.70, Band F £3,383.19, Band G £3,903.68, Band H £4,684.42.
How much is Band A council tax in Eastleigh?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,561.47 in Eastleigh for 2026/27 — about £130.12 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Eastleigh?+
Band B costs £1,821.72 in Eastleigh for 2026/27 — about £151.81 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Eastleigh?+
Band C costs £2,081.96 in Eastleigh for 2026/27 — about £173.50 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Eastleigh?+
Band D costs £2,342.21 in Eastleigh for 2026/27 — about £195.18 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Eastleigh?+
Band E costs £2,862.70 in Eastleigh for 2026/27 — about £238.56 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Eastleigh?+
Band F costs £3,383.19 in Eastleigh for 2026/27 — about £281.93 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Eastleigh?+
Band G costs £3,903.68 in Eastleigh for 2026/27 — about £325.31 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Eastleigh?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,684.42 in Eastleigh for 2026/27 — about £390.37 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Eastleigh for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Eastleigh changed by +5.14% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh?+
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 Eastleigh?+
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 Eastleigh 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, “Eastleigh Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/eastleigh-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.