England · Council tax 2026/27
Newham London Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Newham for 2026/27 is £1,944.23 a year — about £162.02 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 32.5% 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 | £1,237.26 | £1,296.15 | +4.76% | £108.01 |
| Band B | £1,443.47 | £1,512.18 | +4.76% | £126.02 |
| Band C | £1,649.68 | £1,728.20 | +4.76% | £144.02 |
| Band D | £1,855.89 | £1,944.23 | +4.76% | £162.02 |
| Band E | £2,268.31 | £2,376.28 | +4.76% | £198.02 |
| Band F | £2,680.73 | £2,808.33 | +4.76% | £234.03 |
| Band G | £3,093.15 | £3,240.38 | +4.76% | £270.03 |
| Band H | £3,711.78 | £3,888.46 | +4.76% | £324.04 |
Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council tax bands and charges | Newham 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)..
Newham area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Newham fees & charges
Source: Green and Garden Waste Collection Services | Newham Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Newham
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | Borough-wide except Stratford Olympic Park and Royal Victoria wards | active | £750.00 |
| additional | Borough-wide (HMOs of 3-4 people) | active | £1,250.00 |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: Licence Fees and Charges | Newham Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Newham
Official website: newham.gov.uk
Switchboard: 020 8430 2000
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Newham in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Newham for 2026/27 is £1,944.23 per year, which works out at about £162.02 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Newham for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Newham are: Band A £1,296.15, Band B £1,512.18, Band C £1,728.20, Band D £1,944.23, Band E £2,376.28, Band F £2,808.33, Band G £3,240.38, Band H £3,888.46.
How much is Band A council tax in Newham?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,296.15 in Newham for 2026/27 — about £108.01 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Newham?+
Band B costs £1,512.18 in Newham for 2026/27 — about £126.02 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Newham?+
Band C costs £1,728.20 in Newham for 2026/27 — about £144.02 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Newham?+
Band D costs £1,944.23 in Newham for 2026/27 — about £162.02 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Newham?+
Band E costs £2,376.28 in Newham for 2026/27 — about £198.02 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Newham?+
Band F costs £2,808.33 in Newham for 2026/27 — about £234.03 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Newham?+
Band G costs £3,240.38 in Newham for 2026/27 — about £270.03 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Newham?+
Band H — the highest band costs £3,888.46 in Newham for 2026/27 — about £324.04 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Newham for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Newham changed by +4.76% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Newham 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 Newham?+
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 Newham?+
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 Newham council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council tax bands and charges | Newham 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, “Newham London Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/newham-london-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.