Basildon council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Basildon is £2,327.24 a year for 2026/27. That's up 3.7% on 2025/26 and £64 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band C: 31% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,327.24 a year
- Council
- Basildon
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- East of England
- Rank
- the 72nd cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 14th cheapest of 45 councils in the East of England - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Basildon council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12. These are averages across the council area; your parish changes the exact figure (see below).
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,551.49 | £155.15 | £129.29 |
| Band B | £1,810.08 | £181.01 | £150.84 |
| Band C | £2,068.66 | £206.87 | £172.39 |
| Band D | £2,327.24 | £232.72 | £193.94 |
| Band E | £2,844.40 | £284.44 | £237.03 |
| Band F | £3,361.57 | £336.16 | £280.13 |
| Band G | £3,878.73 | £387.87 | £323.23 |
| Band H | £4,654.48 | £465.45 | £387.87 |
Bands as published by the government (area council tax including the average parish precept). Monthly figures divide the year equally; the first payment can differ by a few pence.
Where your council tax goes
A Band D bill in Basildon is split between 5 bodies. Basildon council's own share is £304.56.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Basildon council | £304.56 | 13% |
| Essex County Council | £1,641.96 | 71% |
| Essex Police | £275.31 | 12% |
| Essex PCC- fire and rescue | £92.52 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £12.89 | 1% |
Homes in each band
32% of the 80,520 homes in Basildon are in band A or B, and 9% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Council tax by parish in Basildon
9 parish and town councils in Basildon add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,314.35; add the parish share for your area. Other bands are the same fraction of Band D as above.
| Parish or town council | Parish share | Band D total | Change in parish share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billericay | £26.01 | £2,340.36 | +£0.00 |
| Bowers Gifford and North Benfleet | £47.61 | £2,361.96 | +£6.21 |
| Great Burstead and South Green | £13.77 | £2,328.12 | +£0.63 |
| Little Burstead | £91.44 | £2,405.79 | +£9.84 |
| Noak Bridge | £41.13 | £2,355.48 | −£0.18 |
| Ramsden Bellhouse | £81.54 | £2,395.89 | +£1.98 |
| Ramsden Crays | £27.00 | £2,341.35 | +£0.00 |
| Shotgate | £37.62 | £2,351.97 | +£0.99 |
| Wickford | £25.11 | £2,339.46 | +£1.26 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Basildon
Everyone in England gets the national discounts: 25% off if you live alone, nothing to pay for all-student homes, and one band lower if your home has been adapted for a disabled person. How discounts work. Basildon also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | 50% discount for up to 3 months on unoccupied and unfurnished property |
Source: Basildon website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Basildon Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Basildon over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,327.24 |
| 2025/26 | £2,244.63 |
| 2024/25 | £2,159.44 |
| 2023/24 | £2,062.98 |
| 2022/23 | £1,985.73 |
| 2021/22 | £1,910.08 |
| 2020/21 | £1,880.16 |
| 2019/20 | £1,822.35 |
| 2018/19 | £1,738.99 |
| 2017/18 | £1,659.19 |
| 2016/17 | £1,614.23 |
| 2015/16 | £1,559.68 |
| 2014/15 | £1,556.81 |
| 2013/14 | £1,554.27 |
| 2012/13 | £1,548.48 |
| 2011/12 | £1,543.72 |
| 2010/11 | £1,544.43 |
| 2009/10 | £1,515.08 |
| 2008/09 | £1,477.75 |
| 2007/08 | £1,416.55 |
| 2006/07 | £1,357.72 |
| 2005/06 | £1,298.08 |
| 2004/05 | £1,255.82 |
| 2003/04 | £1,188.51 |
| 2002/03 | £1,026.54 |
| 2001/02 | £935.75 |
| 2000/01 | £869.59 |
| 1999/00 | £806.06 |
| 1998/99 | £753.48 |
| 1997/98 | £678.18 |
| 1996/97 | £651.96 |
| 1995/96 | £624.38 |
| 1994/95 | £615.38 |
| 1993/94 | £657.00 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford | £2,300.18 | −£27.06 | Compare |
| Thurrock | £2,254.68 | −£72.56 | Compare |
| Brentwood | £2,258.14 | −£69.10 | Compare |
| Castle Point | £2,318.63 | −£8.61 | Compare |
| Rochford | £2,363.48 | +£36.24 | Compare |
Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
This site is independent. To pay, see your exact bill, tell the council you've moved or apply for a discount, use the council's own site.
Questions
How much is council tax in Basildon?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,327.24 a year. Bands run from £1,551.49 (Band A) to £4,654.48 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band C council tax a month in Basildon?
Band C is £2,068.66 a year: £206.87 a month over 10 payments or £172.39 over 12. Band C is the most common band here (31% of homes).
How much did Basildon council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,244.63 in 2025/26 to £2,327.24 in 2026/27, an increase of 3.7% (£82.61).
Does Basildon charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Basildon charges a 100% premium on second homes in 2026/27, so the owner pays 200% of the normal charge.
Who do I pay council tax to in Basildon?
You pay Basildon council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Essex County Council, Essex Police, Essex PCC- fire and rescue and Parish or town council. Use the council's own website to pay, check your bill or apply for discounts.
Sources
- Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, published 25 March 2026, checked 27 October 2026
- Council Tax: stock of properties, 2026 - CTSOP1.1: number of properties by Council Tax band, local authority and LSOA/MSOA at 31 March 2026 (geography = LAUA rows), Valuation Office Agency, checked 27 October 2026
- Council website (premiums and discounts), checked 27 October 2026
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