England · Council tax 2026/27
Ipswich Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Ipswich for 2026/27 is £2,468.25 a year — about £205.69 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 22.7% 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 | £1,572.38 | £1,645.50 | +4.65% | £137.13 |
| Band B | £1,834.45 | £1,919.75 | +4.65% | £159.98 |
| Band C | £2,096.51 | £2,194.00 | +4.65% | £182.83 |
| Band D | £2,358.58 | £2,468.25 | +4.65% | £205.69 |
| Band E | £2,882.70 | £3,016.75 | +4.65% | £251.40 |
| Band F | £3,406.83 | £3,565.25 | +4.65% | £297.10 |
| Band G | £3,930.96 | £4,113.75 | +4.65% | £342.81 |
| Band H | £4,717.15 | £4,936.50 | +4.65% | £411.38 |
Ipswich Borough wholly urban; no parish precept — full total for all dwellings.
ASC precept within Suffolk CC element 1731.69; no separate fire precept
A-H read from page + cross-confirmed against financial information PDF. Ratios validated. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax 2026/27 | ipswich.gov.uk
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-16. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Ipswich area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Ipswich
Official website: ipswich.gov.uk
Switchboard: 01473 432000
Departments
housing: 01473 433444
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Ipswich in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Ipswich for 2026/27 is £2,468.25 per year, which works out at about £205.69 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Ipswich for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Ipswich are: Band A £1,645.50, Band B £1,919.75, Band C £2,194.00, Band D £2,468.25, Band E £3,016.75, Band F £3,565.25, Band G £4,113.75, Band H £4,936.50.
How much is Band A council tax in Ipswich?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,645.50 in Ipswich for 2026/27 — about £137.13 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Ipswich?+
Band B costs £1,919.75 in Ipswich for 2026/27 — about £159.98 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Ipswich?+
Band C costs £2,194.00 in Ipswich for 2026/27 — about £182.83 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Ipswich?+
Band D costs £2,468.25 in Ipswich for 2026/27 — about £205.69 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Ipswich?+
Band E costs £3,016.75 in Ipswich for 2026/27 — about £251.40 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Ipswich?+
Band F costs £3,565.25 in Ipswich for 2026/27 — about £297.10 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Ipswich?+
Band G costs £4,113.75 in Ipswich for 2026/27 — about £342.81 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Ipswich?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,936.50 in Ipswich for 2026/27 — about £411.38 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Ipswich for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Ipswich changed by +4.65% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Ipswich 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 Ipswich?+
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 Ipswich?+
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 Ipswich council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax 2026/27 | ipswich.gov.uk"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-16. 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, “Ipswich Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/ipswich-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.