England · Council tax 2026/27
Merton London Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Merton for 2026/27 is £2,146.76 a year — about £178.90 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.6% 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 | £1,396.26 | £1,431.17 | +2.5% | £119.26 |
| Band B | £1,628.98 | £1,669.70 | +2.5% | £139.14 |
| Band C | £1,861.69 | £1,908.23 | +2.5% | £159.02 |
| Band D | £2,094.40 | £2,146.76 | +2.5% | £178.90 |
| Band E | £2,559.82 | £2,623.82 | +2.5% | £218.65 |
| Band F | £3,025.25 | £3,100.88 | +2.5% | £258.41 |
| Band G | £3,490.66 | £3,577.93 | +2.5% | £298.16 |
| Band H | £4,188.80 | £4,293.52 | +2.5% | £357.79 |
Council element frozen for general services; ASC precept +2%. GLA £510.51.
Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax charges | London Borough of Merton
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)..
Merton area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Merton
Official website: merton.gov.uk
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Merton in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Merton for 2026/27 is £2,146.76 per year, which works out at about £178.90 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Merton for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Merton are: Band A £1,431.17, Band B £1,669.70, Band C £1,908.23, Band D £2,146.76, Band E £2,623.82, Band F £3,100.88, Band G £3,577.93, Band H £4,293.52.
How much is Band A council tax in Merton?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,431.17 in Merton for 2026/27 — about £119.26 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Merton?+
Band B costs £1,669.70 in Merton for 2026/27 — about £139.14 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Merton?+
Band C costs £1,908.23 in Merton for 2026/27 — about £159.02 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Merton?+
Band D costs £2,146.76 in Merton for 2026/27 — about £178.90 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Merton?+
Band E costs £2,623.82 in Merton for 2026/27 — about £218.65 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Merton?+
Band F costs £3,100.88 in Merton for 2026/27 — about £258.41 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Merton?+
Band G costs £3,577.93 in Merton for 2026/27 — about £298.16 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Merton?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,293.52 in Merton for 2026/27 — about £357.79 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Merton for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Merton changed by +2.5% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Merton 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 Merton?+
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 Merton?+
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 Merton council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax charges | London Borough of Merton"), 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, “Merton London Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/merton-london-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.