England · Council tax 2026/27
London Borough of Islington council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Islington for 2026/27 is £2,108.15 a year — about £175.68 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 28.5% 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 | £1,341.44 | £1,405.43 | +4.77% | £117.12 |
| Band B | £1,565.02 | £1,639.67 | +4.77% | £136.64 |
| Band C | £1,788.59 | £1,873.91 | +4.77% | £156.16 |
| Band D | £2,012.17 | £2,108.15 | +4.77% | £175.68 |
| Band E | £2,459.32 | £2,576.63 | +4.77% | £214.72 |
| Band F | £2,906.47 | £3,045.11 | +4.77% | £253.76 |
| Band G | £3,353.61 | £3,513.58 | +4.77% | £292.80 |
| Band H | £4,024.34 | £4,216.30 | +4.77% | £351.36 |
Lloyd Square properties pay garden charge (Band D total 2633.59)
ASC shown separately: 268.29 at Band D
Split: Islington 1329.07 + ASC 268.29 + GLA 510.51. CAUTION: council's GLA summary table shows stale 490.38 (2025/26); band table correct at 510.51. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
How we work out your bill | Islington Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Islington area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Islington
Official website: islington.gov.uk
Switchboard: 020 7527 2000
Departments
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building control: 020 7527 5999
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Islington in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Islington for 2026/27 is £2,108.15 per year, which works out at about £175.68 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Islington for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Islington are: Band A £1,405.43, Band B £1,639.67, Band C £1,873.91, Band D £2,108.15, Band E £2,576.63, Band F £3,045.11, Band G £3,513.58, Band H £4,216.30.
How much is Band A council tax in Islington?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,405.43 in Islington for 2026/27 — about £117.12 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Islington?+
Band B costs £1,639.67 in Islington for 2026/27 — about £136.64 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Islington?+
Band C costs £1,873.91 in Islington for 2026/27 — about £156.16 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Islington?+
Band D costs £2,108.15 in Islington for 2026/27 — about £175.68 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Islington?+
Band E costs £2,576.63 in Islington for 2026/27 — about £214.72 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Islington?+
Band F costs £3,045.11 in Islington for 2026/27 — about £253.76 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Islington?+
Band G costs £3,513.58 in Islington for 2026/27 — about £292.80 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Islington?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,216.30 in Islington for 2026/27 — about £351.36 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Islington for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Islington changed by +4.77% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Islington 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 Islington?+
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 Islington?+
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 Islington council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("How we work out your bill | Islington 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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Cite this page: CouncilData, “London Borough of Islington council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/london-borough-of-islington/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.