England · Council tax 2026/27
South Cambridgeshire District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in South Cambridgeshire for 2026/27 is £2,536.25 a year — about £211.35 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 28.7% 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 | £1,609.70 | £1,690.83 | +5.04% | £140.90 |
| Band B | £1,877.99 | £1,972.64 | +5.04% | £164.39 |
| Band C | £2,146.27 | £2,254.44 | +5.04% | £187.87 |
| Band D | £2,414.56 | £2,536.25 | +5.04% | £211.35 |
| Band E | £2,951.12 | £3,099.86 | +5.04% | £258.32 |
| Band F | £3,487.69 | £3,663.47 | +5.04% | £305.29 |
| Band G | £4,024.26 | £4,227.08 | +5.04% | £352.26 |
| Band H | £4,829.11 | £5,072.50 | +5.04% | £422.71 |
Nil-parish base (county+district+police+fire+CPCA mayoral precept only). All parishes in South Cambridgeshire pay an additional parish precept — see PDF: https://www.scambs.gov.uk/media/vosfeiam/council-tax-parish-council-precepts-202627.pdf for parish ranges.
ASC precept included within Cambridgeshire County Council element (£1,785.42); county states separate ASC component — see cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Band D total = Cambs CC £1,785.42 + SCDC £180.64 + Police £314.37 + Fire £92.16 + CPCA Mayoral £36.00 = £2,408.59. Page last reviewed 02 April 2026. South Cambridgeshire is fully parished; all properties pay a parish precept in addition. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.scambs.gov.uk/council-tax/check-your-council-tax-banding-and-see-where-your-money-goes. 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 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
South Cambridgeshire area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting South Cambridgeshire
Switchboard: 01954 713 000
Departments
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in South Cambridgeshire in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in South Cambridgeshire for 2026/27 is £2,536.25 per year, which works out at about £211.35 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in South Cambridgeshire for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in South Cambridgeshire are: Band A £1,690.83, Band B £1,972.64, Band C £2,254.44, Band D £2,536.25, Band E £3,099.86, Band F £3,663.47, Band G £4,227.08, Band H £5,072.50.
How much is Band A council tax in South Cambridgeshire?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,690.83 in South Cambridgeshire for 2026/27 — about £140.90 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in South Cambridgeshire?+
Band B costs £1,972.64 in South Cambridgeshire for 2026/27 — about £164.39 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in South Cambridgeshire?+
Band C costs £2,254.44 in South Cambridgeshire for 2026/27 — about £187.87 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in South Cambridgeshire?+
Band D costs £2,536.25 in South Cambridgeshire for 2026/27 — about £211.35 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in South Cambridgeshire?+
Band E costs £3,099.86 in South Cambridgeshire for 2026/27 — about £258.32 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in South Cambridgeshire?+
Band F costs £3,663.47 in South Cambridgeshire for 2026/27 — about £305.29 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in South Cambridgeshire?+
Band G costs £4,227.08 in South Cambridgeshire for 2026/27 — about £352.26 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in South Cambridgeshire?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,072.50 in South Cambridgeshire for 2026/27 — about £422.71 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in South Cambridgeshire for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in South Cambridgeshire changed by +5.04% compared with 2025/26.
What does the South Cambridgeshire 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 South Cambridgeshire?+
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 South Cambridgeshire?+
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 South Cambridgeshire 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 2026-06-10. 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, “South Cambridgeshire District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/south-cambridgeshire-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.