Braintree council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Braintree is £2,280.34 a year for 2026/27. That's up 3.9% on 2025/26 and £111 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band C: 29% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,280.34 a year
- Council
- Braintree
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- East of England
- Rank
- the 45th cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 6th cheapest of 45 councils in the East of England - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Braintree 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 | £1,520.23 | £152.02 | £126.69 |
| Band B | £1,773.60 | £177.36 | £147.80 |
| Band C | £2,026.97 | £202.70 | £168.91 |
| Band D | £2,280.34 | £228.03 | £190.03 |
| Band E | £2,787.08 | £278.71 | £232.26 |
| Band F | £3,293.82 | £329.38 | £274.49 |
| Band G | £3,800.57 | £380.06 | £316.71 |
| Band H | £4,560.68 | £456.07 | £380.06 |
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 Braintree is split between 5 bodies. Braintree council's own share is £206.01.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Braintree council | £206.01 | 9% |
| Essex County Council | £1,641.96 | 72% |
| Essex Police | £275.31 | 12% |
| Essex PCC- fire and rescue | £92.52 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £64.54 | 3% |
Homes in each band
33% of the 71,720 homes in Braintree are in band A or B, and 11% 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 Braintree
54 parish and town councils in Braintree add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,215.80; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphamstone (grouped with Lamarsh) | £26.62 | £2,242.42 | +£0.71 |
| Ashen | £48.00 | £2,263.80 | +£3.33 |
| Belchamp Otten | £20.63 | £2,236.43 | +£4.08 |
| Belchamp St. Paul | £28.00 | £2,243.80 | +£5.46 |
| Belchamp Walter | £57.98 | £2,273.78 | +£2.23 |
| Birdbrook | £83.11 | £2,298.91 | −£1.95 |
| Black Notley | £55.37 | £2,271.17 | +£3.59 |
| Borley | £25.97 | £2,241.77 | −£0.61 |
| Bradwell | £78.21 | £2,294.01 | +£4.08 |
| Bulmer | £43.11 | £2,258.91 | +£0.98 |
| Bures Hamlet | £102.75 | £2,318.55 | +£4.71 |
| Castle Hedingham | £86.32 | £2,302.12 | +£4.11 |
| Coggeshall | £127.78 | £2,343.58 | +£11.73 |
| Colne Engaine | £68.70 | £2,284.50 | +£5.41 |
| Cressing | £53.78 | £2,269.58 | +£0.00 |
| Earls Colne | £117.01 | £2,332.81 | +£2.19 |
| Feering | £126.43 | £2,342.23 | +£2.42 |
| Finchingfield | £99.14 | £2,314.94 | +£2.46 |
| Foxearth (grouped with Liston) | £75.55 | £2,291.35 | +£2.11 |
| Gestingthorpe | £65.77 | £2,281.57 | +£1.94 |
| Gosfield | £79.83 | £2,295.63 | +£3.80 |
| Great Bardfield | £90.26 | £2,306.06 | +£3.60 |
| Great Henny (grouped with Little Henny Middleton and Twinstead) | £53.13 | £2,268.93 | +£2.65 |
| Great Maplestead | £82.73 | £2,298.53 | +£0.28 |
| Great Notley | £47.70 | £2,263.50 | +£2.09 |
| Great Yeldham | £103.25 | £2,319.05 | +£3.97 |
| Greenstead Green and Halstead Rural | £51.46 | £2,267.26 | +£2.19 |
| Halstead | £58.92 | £2,274.72 | +£4.63 |
| Hatfield Peverel | £84.36 | £2,300.16 | +£4.02 |
| Helions Bumpstead | £69.86 | £2,285.66 | +£0.94 |
| Kelvedon | £112.10 | £2,327.90 | +£3.79 |
| Little Maplestead | £76.90 | £2,292.70 | +£1.15 |
| Little Yeldham (grouped with Tilbury Juxta Clare and Ovington) | £39.99 | £2,255.79 | +£1.70 |
| Panfield | £102.02 | £2,317.82 | +£12.19 |
| Pebmarsh | £71.32 | £2,287.12 | +£2.29 |
| Pentlow | £64.32 | £2,280.12 | +£0.00 |
| Rayne | £78.88 | £2,294.68 | +£6.60 |
| Ridgewell | £105.76 | £2,321.56 | +£8.64 |
| Rivenhall | £67.71 | £2,283.51 | +£14.00 |
| Shalford | £74.12 | £2,289.92 | +£0.63 |
| Sible Hedingham | £69.21 | £2,285.01 | +£4.24 |
| Silver End | £65.70 | £2,281.50 | +£0.00 |
| Stambourne | £57.17 | £2,272.97 | −£0.11 |
| Steeple Bumpstead | £80.86 | £2,296.66 | +£2.36 |
| Stisted | £76.20 | £2,292.00 | +£1.88 |
| Sturmer | £74.32 | £2,290.12 | +£2.85 |
| Terling (grouped with Fairstead) | £88.45 | £2,304.25 | +£3.01 |
| The Salings | £92.25 | £2,308.05 | +£4.93 |
| Toppesfield | £87.73 | £2,303.53 | +£1.84 |
| Wethersfield | £85.35 | £2,301.15 | +£1.41 |
| White Colne | £61.38 | £2,277.18 | +£2.92 |
| White Notley (grouped with Faulkbourne) | £93.47 | £2,309.27 | +£12.52 |
| Wickham St. Paul | £150.91 | £2,366.71 | +£24.04 |
| Witham | £117.52 | £2,333.32 | +£6.26 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Braintree
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. Braintree also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Care leavers: exempt from council tax up to age 21 (per Essex County Council care leavers page) |
Source: Braintree website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Braintree Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Braintree over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,280.34 |
| 2025/26 | £2,194.67 |
| 2024/25 | £2,109.51 |
| 2023/24 | £2,010.38 |
| 2022/23 | £1,933.05 |
| 2021/22 | £1,854.90 |
| 2020/21 | £1,823.57 |
| 2019/20 | £1,757.70 |
| 2018/19 | £1,675.32 |
| 2017/18 | £1,597.12 |
| 2016/17 | £1,550.36 |
| 2015/16 | £1,494.24 |
| 2014/15 | £1,491.14 |
| 2013/14 | £1,489.27 |
| 2012/13 | £1,485.09 |
| 2011/12 | £1,480.06 |
| 2010/11 | £1,479.70 |
| 2009/10 | £1,449.18 |
| 2008/09 | £1,416.91 |
| 2007/08 | £1,358.21 |
| 2006/07 | £1,300.40 |
| 2005/06 | £1,242.16 |
| 2004/05 | £1,201.73 |
| 2003/04 | £1,135.33 |
| 2002/03 | £982.94 |
| 2001/02 | £897.62 |
| 2000/01 | £838.42 |
| 1999/00 | £778.12 |
| 1998/99 | £731.26 |
| 1997/98 | £638.89 |
| 1996/97 | £604.24 |
| 1995/96 | £569.25 |
| 1994/95 | £546.75 |
| 1993/94 | £526.50 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttlesford | £2,333.82 | +£53.48 | Compare |
| Colchester | £2,282.85 | +£2.51 | Compare |
| West Suffolk | £2,351.47 | +£71.13 | Compare |
| Babergh | £2,341.55 | +£61.21 | Compare |
| Maldon | £2,328.37 | +£48.03 | Compare |
| Chelmsford | £2,300.18 | +£19.84 | Compare |
| South Cambridgeshire | £2,536.25 | +£255.91 | 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 Braintree?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,280.34 a year. Bands run from £1,520.23 (Band A) to £4,560.68 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band C council tax a month in Braintree?
Band C is £2,026.97 a year: £202.70 a month over 10 payments or £168.91 over 12. Band C is the most common band here (29% of homes).
How much did Braintree council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,194.67 in 2025/26 to £2,280.34 in 2026/27, an increase of 3.9% (£85.67).
Does Braintree charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Braintree 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 Braintree?
You pay Braintree 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
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we compile these figures.