Basingstoke and Deane council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Basingstoke and Deane is £2,255.21 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.0% on 2025/26 and £136 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band C: 34% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,255.21 a year
- Council
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- South East
- Rank
- the 33rd cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 2nd cheapest of 64 councils in the South East - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Basingstoke and Deane 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 | £1,503.47 | £150.35 | £125.29 |
| Band B | £1,754.05 | £175.41 | £146.17 |
| Band C | £2,004.63 | £200.46 | £167.05 |
| Band D | £2,255.21 | £225.52 | £187.93 |
| Band E | £2,756.37 | £275.64 | £229.70 |
| Band F | £3,257.53 | £325.75 | £271.46 |
| Band G | £3,758.68 | £375.87 | £313.22 |
| Band H | £4,510.42 | £451.04 | £375.87 |
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 Basingstoke and Deane is split between 5 bodies. Basingstoke and Deane council's own share is £151.42.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke and Deane council | £151.42 | 7% |
| Hampshire County Council | £1,690.11 | 75% |
| Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £290.46 | 13% |
| Hampshire and IOW fire and rescue | £92.84 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £30.38 | 1% |
Homes in each band
20% of the 82,300 homes in Basingstoke and Deane are in band A or B, and 13% 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 Basingstoke and Deane
45 parish and town councils in Basingstoke and Deane add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,224.83; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Hill with Headley | £53.81 | £2,278.64 | −£1.22 |
| Ashmansworth | £58.08 | £2,282.91 | +£10.29 |
| Baughurst | £54.02 | £2,278.85 | +£0.08 |
| Bradley | £11.34 | £2,236.17 | none last year |
| Bramley | £44.86 | £2,269.69 | +£0.88 |
| Burghclere | £47.48 | £2,272.31 | +£9.48 |
| Candovers | £36.59 | £2,261.42 | −£0.46 |
| Chineham | £12.25 | £2,237.08 | −£0.03 |
| Cliddesden | £37.46 | £2,262.29 | +£1.37 |
| Dummer | £18.61 | £2,243.44 | +£4.49 |
| East Woodhay | £35.34 | £2,260.17 | +£3.23 |
| Ecchinswell Sydmonton and Bishops Green | £44.86 | £2,269.69 | −£1.25 |
| Ellisfield | £88.03 | £2,312.86 | +£7.39 |
| Hannington | £42.65 | £2,267.48 | +£5.73 |
| Hartley Wespall | £45.02 | £2,269.85 | +£2.26 |
| Highclere | £35.02 | £2,259.85 | +£1.41 |
| Hurstbourne Priors | £146.26 | £2,371.09 | +£88.30 |
| Kingsclere | £84.12 | £2,308.95 | +£7.57 |
| Laverstoke | £66.49 | £2,291.32 | +£3.24 |
| Mapledurwell and Up Nately | £43.05 | £2,267.88 | +£3.19 |
| Monk Sherborne | £79.13 | £2,303.96 | +£2.13 |
| Mortimer West End | £91.35 | £2,316.18 | +£0.87 |
| Newnham | £53.82 | £2,278.65 | +£2.85 |
| Newtown | £60.76 | £2,285.59 | +£14.99 |
| North Waltham | £43.53 | £2,268.36 | +£1.68 |
| Oakley and Deane | £60.72 | £2,285.55 | +£2.27 |
| Old Basing and Lychpit | £88.98 | £2,313.81 | +£8.21 |
| Overton | £45.37 | £2,270.20 | −£0.36 |
| Pamber | £87.54 | £2,312.37 | +£6.87 |
| Popham | £45.45 | £2,270.28 | −£0.81 |
| Preston Candover and Nutley | £49.61 | £2,274.44 | +£2.38 |
| Rooksdown | £18.02 | £2,242.85 | −£0.07 |
| Sherborne St. John | £49.95 | £2,274.78 | +£0.72 |
| Sherfield on Loddon | £130.91 | £2,355.74 | +£17.09 |
| Sherfield Park | £42.43 | £2,267.26 | +£0.19 |
| Silchester | £101.24 | £2,326.07 | +£19.87 |
| St. Mary Bourne | £84.07 | £2,308.90 | +£9.09 |
| Steventon | £11.55 | £2,236.38 | +£0.36 |
| Stratfield Saye | £32.10 | £2,256.93 | +£2.79 |
| Stratfield Turgis | £38.90 | £2,263.73 | +£3.11 |
| Tadley | £50.81 | £2,275.64 | −£0.12 |
| Upton Grey | £64.85 | £2,289.68 | +£1.89 |
| Weston Corbett and Weston Patrick | £41.27 | £2,266.10 | +£1.67 |
| Whitchurch | £89.06 | £2,313.89 | +£3.32 |
| Wootton St. Lawrence | £24.44 | £2,249.27 | +£0.10 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Basingstoke and Deane
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. Basingstoke and Deane 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 | Empty and unfurnished: 100% discount for up to 2 months; Major (structural) repairs: 50% discount for up to 12 months; Care leavers (Hampshire CC care leavers under 25): 100% if solely liable aged 18-21, tapering by 25% a year to 25; 50%/25% where living with others; Discretionary hardship relief (s13A) |
Source: Basingstoke and Deane website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Basingstoke and Deane Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Basingstoke and Deane over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,255.21 |
| 2025/26 | £2,147.87 |
| 2024/25 | £2,045.90 |
| 2023/24 | £1,953.93 |
| 2022/23 | £1,862.69 |
| 2021/22 | £1,802.00 |
| 2020/21 | £1,715.24 |
| 2019/20 | £1,648.45 |
| 2018/19 | £1,581.32 |
| 2017/18 | £1,493.59 |
| 2016/17 | £1,427.91 |
| 2015/16 | £1,379.33 |
| 2014/15 | £1,375.81 |
| 2013/14 | £1,372.67 |
| 2012/13 | £1,366.55 |
| 2011/12 | £1,366.47 |
| 2010/11 | £1,365.23 |
| 2009/10 | £1,338.06 |
| 2008/09 | £1,306.69 |
| 2007/08 | £1,247.23 |
| 2006/07 | £1,191.31 |
| 2005/06 | £1,140.22 |
| 2004/05 | £1,103.00 |
| 2003/04 | £1,041.75 |
| 2002/03 | £906.86 |
| 2001/02 | £836.18 |
| 2000/01 | £796.35 |
| 1999/00 | £758.74 |
| 1998/99 | £699.31 |
| 1997/98 | £644.14 |
| 1996/97 | £577.99 |
| 1995/96 | £554.63 |
| 1994/95 | £491.63 |
| 1993/94 | £439.88 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Berkshire | £2,505.37 | +£250.16 | Compare |
| Test Valley | £2,305.52 | +£50.31 | Compare |
| Hart | £2,400.02 | +£144.81 | Compare |
| Winchester | £2,359.76 | +£104.55 | Compare |
| East Hampshire | £2,343.92 | +£88.71 | Compare |
| Wokingham | £2,497.70 | +£242.49 | 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 Basingstoke and Deane?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,255.21 a year. Bands run from £1,503.47 (Band A) to £4,510.42 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band C council tax a month in Basingstoke and Deane?
Band C is £2,004.63 a year: £200.46 a month over 10 payments or £167.05 over 12. Band C is the most common band here (34% of homes).
How much did Basingstoke and Deane council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,147.87 in 2025/26 to £2,255.21 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.0% (£107.34).
Does Basingstoke and Deane charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Basingstoke and Deane 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 Basingstoke and Deane?
You pay Basingstoke and Deane council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Hampshire County Council, Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Hampshire and IOW 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
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we compile these figures.