England · Council tax 2026/27
Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Richmond upon Thames for 2026/27 is £2,486.10 a year — about £207.18 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 26.9% 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 | £1,581.34 | £1,657.40 | +4.81% | £138.12 |
| Band B | £1,844.89 | £1,933.63 | +4.81% | £161.14 |
| Band C | £2,108.45 | £2,209.87 | +4.81% | £184.16 |
| Band D | £2,372.01 | £2,486.10 | +4.81% | £207.18 |
| Band E | £2,899.12 | £3,038.57 | +4.81% | £253.21 |
| Band F | £3,426.23 | £3,591.03 | +4.81% | £299.25 |
| Band G | £3,953.34 | £4,143.50 | +4.81% | £345.29 |
| Band H | £4,744.01 | £4,972.20 | +4.81% | £414.35 |
Richmond element +4.99%; GLA +4.1%; overall 4.8%
Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax bands and charges - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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)..
Richmond upon Thames area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Richmond upon Thames
Official website: richmond.gov.uk
Switchboard: 020 8891 1411
Departments
council tax: counciltax@richmond.gov.uk
housing: 020 8891 7409
licensing: 020 8545 3969
building control: 020 8891 7117
electoral services: 020 8891 7775
adult social care: 020 8891 7971
children services: 020 8547 5008
planning: Directory lists only the switchboard; no dedicated line
waste recycling: Directory lists only the switchboard; no dedicated line
benefits: Directory lists only the switchboard (shared with council tax); no dedicated line
parking: Directory lists only the switchboard; no dedicated line
Planning pages: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/telephone_numbers
Not sure which council covers your address? Use gov.uk/find-local-council.
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Richmond upon Thames in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Richmond upon Thames for 2026/27 is £2,486.10 per year, which works out at about £207.18 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Richmond upon Thames for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Richmond upon Thames are: Band A £1,657.40, Band B £1,933.63, Band C £2,209.87, Band D £2,486.10, Band E £3,038.57, Band F £3,591.03, Band G £4,143.50, Band H £4,972.20.
How much is Band A council tax in Richmond upon Thames?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,657.40 in Richmond upon Thames for 2026/27 — about £138.12 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Richmond upon Thames?+
Band B costs £1,933.63 in Richmond upon Thames for 2026/27 — about £161.14 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Richmond upon Thames?+
Band C costs £2,209.87 in Richmond upon Thames for 2026/27 — about £184.16 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Richmond upon Thames?+
Band D costs £2,486.10 in Richmond upon Thames for 2026/27 — about £207.18 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Richmond upon Thames?+
Band E costs £3,038.57 in Richmond upon Thames for 2026/27 — about £253.21 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Richmond upon Thames?+
Band F costs £3,591.03 in Richmond upon Thames for 2026/27 — about £299.25 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Richmond upon Thames?+
Band G costs £4,143.50 in Richmond upon Thames for 2026/27 — about £345.29 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Richmond upon Thames?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,972.20 in Richmond upon Thames for 2026/27 — about £414.35 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Richmond upon Thames for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Richmond upon Thames changed by +4.81% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames?+
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 Richmond upon Thames?+
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 Richmond upon Thames council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands and charges - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames"), 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, “Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/richmond-upon-thames-london-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.