England · Council tax 2026/27
Westminster City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Westminster for 2026/27 is £1,049.55 a year — about £87.46 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 26.6% 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 | £679.32 | £699.70 | +3% | £58.31 |
| Band B | £792.54 | £816.32 | +3% | £68.03 |
| Band C | £905.76 | £932.93 | +3% | £77.74 |
| Band D | £1,018.98 | £1,049.55 | +3% | £87.46 |
| Band E | £1,245.42 | £1,282.78 | +3% | £106.90 |
| Band F | £1,471.86 | £1,516.02 | +3% | £126.34 |
| Band G | £1,698.30 | £1,749.25 | +3% | £145.77 |
| Band H | £2,037.96 | £2,099.10 | +3% | £174.93 |
Queen's Park (Band D 1100.16) and Montpelier Square (1598.70) pay parish extra; lowest Band D in England
Westminster element 537.34 at Band D incl 2% ASC rise; main element frozen 2026/27
Split: Westminster 537.34 + GLA 510.51. Council table has two typos (Band B GLA cell; Band G columns swapped) but band TOTALS internally consistent. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax bands and charges | Westminster 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)..
Westminster area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Westminster
Official website: westminster.gov.uk
Planning department: 020 7641 6500 (verified 2026-10-04 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 020 7641 6000
Departments
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parking: 020 7823 4567
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licensing: 020 7641 6500
waste recycling: 020 7641 2000
benefits: 0800 072 0042
adult social care: 020 7641 2500
children services: 020 7641 4000
electoral services: 020 7641 7500
Planning pages: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/planning-building-control-and-environmental-regulations-menu
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Westminster in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Westminster for 2026/27 is £1,049.55 per year, which works out at about £87.46 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Westminster for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Westminster are: Band A £699.70, Band B £816.32, Band C £932.93, Band D £1,049.55, Band E £1,282.78, Band F £1,516.02, Band G £1,749.25, Band H £2,099.10.
How much is Band A council tax in Westminster?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £699.70 in Westminster for 2026/27 — about £58.31 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Westminster?+
Band B costs £816.32 in Westminster for 2026/27 — about £68.03 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Westminster?+
Band C costs £932.93 in Westminster for 2026/27 — about £77.74 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Westminster?+
Band D costs £1,049.55 in Westminster for 2026/27 — about £87.46 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Westminster?+
Band E costs £1,282.78 in Westminster for 2026/27 — about £106.90 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Westminster?+
Band F costs £1,516.02 in Westminster for 2026/27 — about £126.34 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Westminster?+
Band G costs £1,749.25 in Westminster for 2026/27 — about £145.77 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Westminster?+
Band H — the highest band costs £2,099.10 in Westminster for 2026/27 — about £174.93 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Westminster for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Westminster changed by +3% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Westminster 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 Westminster?+
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 Westminster?+
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 Westminster council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands and charges | Westminster 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, “Westminster City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/westminster/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.