England · Council tax 2026/27
Southend-on-Sea City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Southend-on-Sea for 2026/27 is £2,265.17 a year — about £188.76 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 | £1,436.42 | £1,510.11 | +5.13% | £125.84 |
| Band B | £1,675.83 | £1,761.80 | +5.13% | £146.82 |
| Band C | £1,915.23 | £2,013.48 | +5.13% | £167.79 |
| Band D | £2,154.64 | £2,265.17 | +5.13% | £188.76 |
| Band E | £2,633.44 | £2,768.54 | +5.13% | £230.71 |
| Band F | £3,112.25 | £3,271.91 | +5.13% | £272.66 |
| Band G | £3,591.06 | £3,775.28 | +5.13% | £314.61 |
| Band H | £4,309.27 | £4,530.34 | +5.13% | £377.53 |
Figures are for 'all other parts of the city' (i.e. excluding Leigh-on-Sea Town Council area). Leigh-on-Sea area: A £1,543.80 / B £1,801.09 / C £2,058.39 / D £2,315.69 / E £2,830.29 / F £3,344.89 / G £3,859.49 / H £4,631.39.
Full band table read directly from council page. YoY % not read — council page links to a separate 'percentage increase calculation' page which was not retrieved. Leigh-on-Sea area bands recorded in area_note. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
How your Council Tax is calculated – Southend-on-Sea City 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)..
Southend-on-Sea area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Southend-on-Sea
Official website: southend.gov.uk
Planning department: 01702 215004 (verified 2026-10-02 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 01702 215000
Departments
council tax: 01702 215001
benefits: 01702 215001
housing: 01702 215002
parking: 01702 215003
planning: 01702 215004
building control: 01702 215004
environmental health: 01702 215005
licensing: 01702 215005
waste recycling: 01702 215006
children services: 01702 215007
electoral services: 01702 215010
Planning pages: https://www.southend.gov.uk/homepage/389/contact-us
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Southend-on-Sea in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Southend-on-Sea for 2026/27 is £2,265.17 per year, which works out at about £188.76 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Southend-on-Sea for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Southend-on-Sea are: Band A £1,510.11, Band B £1,761.80, Band C £2,013.48, Band D £2,265.17, Band E £2,768.54, Band F £3,271.91, Band G £3,775.28, Band H £4,530.34.
How much is Band A council tax in Southend-on-Sea?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,510.11 in Southend-on-Sea for 2026/27 — about £125.84 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Southend-on-Sea?+
Band B costs £1,761.80 in Southend-on-Sea for 2026/27 — about £146.82 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Southend-on-Sea?+
Band C costs £2,013.48 in Southend-on-Sea for 2026/27 — about £167.79 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Southend-on-Sea?+
Band D costs £2,265.17 in Southend-on-Sea for 2026/27 — about £188.76 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Southend-on-Sea?+
Band E costs £2,768.54 in Southend-on-Sea for 2026/27 — about £230.71 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Southend-on-Sea?+
Band F costs £3,271.91 in Southend-on-Sea for 2026/27 — about £272.66 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Southend-on-Sea?+
Band G costs £3,775.28 in Southend-on-Sea for 2026/27 — about £314.61 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Southend-on-Sea?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,530.34 in Southend-on-Sea for 2026/27 — about £377.53 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Southend-on-Sea for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Southend-on-Sea changed by +5.13% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea?+
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 Southend-on-Sea?+
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 Southend-on-Sea council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("How your Council Tax is calculated – Southend-on-Sea City 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, “Southend-on-Sea City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/southend-on-sea/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.