England · Council tax 2026/27
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27 is £1,666.65 a year — about £138.89 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.2% 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 | £1,061.02 | £1,111.10 | +4.72% | £92.59 |
| Band B | £1,237.85 | £1,296.28 | +4.72% | £108.02 |
| Band C | £1,414.70 | £1,481.47 | +4.72% | £123.46 |
| Band D | £1,591.53 | £1,666.65 | +4.72% | £138.89 |
| Band E | £1,945.21 | £2,037.02 | +4.72% | £169.75 |
| Band F | £2,298.87 | £2,407.38 | +4.72% | £200.62 |
| Band G | £2,652.55 | £2,777.75 | +4.72% | £231.48 |
| Band H | £3,183.06 | £3,333.30 | +4.72% | £277.78 |
Garden square levies extra for some properties
RBKC element +4.99% (2.99% + 2% ASC); ASC no longer shown separately
Split: RBKC 1132.93 + GLA 510.51. Page shows 2025/26 Band D 1569.46; 4.7% derived. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax for 2026 to 2027 | RBKC
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)..
Kensington and Chelsea area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Kensington and Chelsea
Official website: rbkc.gov.uk
Planning department: 020 7361 3012 (verified 2026-09-28 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 020 7361 3000
Departments
planning: 020 7361 3012
council tax: 020 7361 3005
housing: 020 7361 3008
environmental health: 020 7361 3002
licensing: 020 7341 5152
benefits: 020 7361 3006
parking: 020 7361 3004
building control: 020 7361 3838
electoral services: 020 7361 3444
Planning pages: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/contact-us/how-contact-us/contact-us-email-or-telephone
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Kensington and Chelsea in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27 is £1,666.65 per year, which works out at about £138.89 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Kensington and Chelsea are: Band A £1,111.10, Band B £1,296.28, Band C £1,481.47, Band D £1,666.65, Band E £2,037.02, Band F £2,407.38, Band G £2,777.75, Band H £3,333.30.
How much is Band A council tax in Kensington and Chelsea?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,111.10 in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27 — about £92.59 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Kensington and Chelsea?+
Band B costs £1,296.28 in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27 — about £108.02 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Kensington and Chelsea?+
Band C costs £1,481.47 in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27 — about £123.46 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Kensington and Chelsea?+
Band D costs £1,666.65 in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27 — about £138.89 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Kensington and Chelsea?+
Band E costs £2,037.02 in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27 — about £169.75 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Kensington and Chelsea?+
Band F costs £2,407.38 in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27 — about £200.62 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Kensington and Chelsea?+
Band G costs £2,777.75 in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27 — about £231.48 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Kensington and Chelsea?+
Band H — the highest band costs £3,333.30 in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27 — about £277.78 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Kensington and Chelsea changed by +4.72% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea?+
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 Kensington and Chelsea?+
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 Kensington and Chelsea council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax for 2026 to 2027 | RBKC"), 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, “Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/royal-borough-of-kensington-and-chelsea/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.