England · Council tax 2026/27
Rochford District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Rochford for 2026/27 is £2,363.48 a year — about £196.96 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 23.4% 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 | £1,512.00 | £1,575.65 | +4.21% | £131.30 |
| Band B | £1,764.00 | £1,838.26 | +4.21% | £153.19 |
| Band C | £2,016.00 | £2,100.87 | +4.21% | £175.07 |
| Band D | £2,268.00 | £2,363.48 | +4.21% | £196.96 |
| Band E | £2,772.00 | £2,888.70 | +4.21% | £240.73 |
| Band F | £3,276.00 | £3,413.92 | +4.21% | £284.49 |
| Band G | £3,779.99 | £3,939.13 | +4.21% | £328.26 |
| Band H | £4,535.99 | £4,726.96 | +4.21% | £393.91 |
ALL areas parished - headline is computed pre-parish total (district 272.88 + Essex-wide 2009.79), Cheshire-East pattern. Council avg incl parish 2363.48 (avg parish 80.81; prior year avg 2268.00, +4.21%).
ASC within Essex CC element (1641.96 Band D)
District element 272.88 (+1.95%) read from council page. Bands computed from verified components via statutory ratios (no full table published). pct null on pre-parish basis. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.rochford.gov.uk/your-council-tax-explained-2627. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Rochford area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Rochford
Switchboard: 01702 546366
Departments
planning: planning.applications@rochford.gov.uk
benefits: 01702 318197
council tax: No separate council tax phone confirmed. Council publishes a revenues-and-benefits mailbox containing a literal ampersand character, which fails email validation, so not recorded.
Planning pages: https://www.rochford.gov.uk/planning-faqs
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Rochford in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Rochford for 2026/27 is £2,363.48 per year, which works out at about £196.96 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Rochford for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Rochford are: Band A £1,575.65, Band B £1,838.26, Band C £2,100.87, Band D £2,363.48, Band E £2,888.70, Band F £3,413.92, Band G £3,939.13, Band H £4,726.96.
How much is Band A council tax in Rochford?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,575.65 in Rochford for 2026/27 — about £131.30 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Rochford?+
Band B costs £1,838.26 in Rochford for 2026/27 — about £153.19 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Rochford?+
Band C costs £2,100.87 in Rochford for 2026/27 — about £175.07 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Rochford?+
Band D costs £2,363.48 in Rochford for 2026/27 — about £196.96 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Rochford?+
Band E costs £2,888.70 in Rochford for 2026/27 — about £240.73 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Rochford?+
Band F costs £3,413.92 in Rochford for 2026/27 — about £284.49 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Rochford?+
Band G costs £3,939.13 in Rochford for 2026/27 — about £328.26 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Rochford?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,726.96 in Rochford for 2026/27 — about £393.91 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Rochford for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Rochford changed by +4.21% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Rochford 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 Rochford?+
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 Rochford?+
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 Rochford council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-11. 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, “Rochford District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/rochford-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.