Epsom and Ewell council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Epsom and Ewell is £2,530.84 a year for 2026/27. That's up 4.7% on 2025/26 and £139 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band D: 28% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,530.84 a year
- Council
- Epsom and Ewell
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- South East
- Rank
- the 74th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 23rd most expensive of 64 councils in the South East - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Epsom and Ewell council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12.
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,687.23 | £168.72 | £140.60 |
| Band B | £1,968.43 | £196.84 | £164.04 |
| Band C | £2,249.64 | £224.96 | £187.47 |
| Band D | £2,530.84 | £253.08 | £210.90 |
| Band E | £3,093.25 | £309.33 | £257.77 |
| Band F | £3,655.66 | £365.57 | £304.64 |
| Band G | £4,218.07 | £421.81 | £351.51 |
| Band H | £5,061.68 | £506.17 | £421.81 |
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 Epsom and Ewell is split between 3 bodies. Epsom and Ewell council's own share is £239.85.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Epsom and Ewell council | £239.85 | 9% |
| Surrey County Council | £1,938.42 | 77% |
| Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner | £352.57 | 14% |
Homes in each band
4% of the 33,320 homes in Epsom and Ewell are in band A or B, and 28% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Epsom and Ewell
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. Epsom and Ewell also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | No premium: the normal charge (no single person discount) |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Care leavers under 25: bill nil if all residents care leavers, otherwise 25% reduction |
Source: Epsom and Ewell website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Epsom and Ewell Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Epsom and Ewell over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,530.84 |
| 2025/26 | £2,416.84 |
| 2024/25 | £2,308.34 |
| 2023/24 | £2,205.25 |
| 2022/23 | £2,135.17 |
| 2021/22 | £2,042.91 |
| 2020/21 | £1,985.34 |
| 2019/20 | £1,912.43 |
| 2018/19 | £1,840.46 |
| 2017/18 | £1,743.14 |
| 2016/17 | £1,670.54 |
| 2015/16 | £1,612.69 |
| 2014/15 | £1,581.21 |
| 2013/14 | £1,550.53 |
| 2012/13 | £1,520.28 |
| 2011/12 | £1,477.95 |
| 2010/11 | £1,477.95 |
| 2009/10 | £1,442.11 |
| 2008/09 | £1,399.06 |
| 2007/08 | £1,327.40 |
| 2006/07 | £1,269.82 |
| 2005/06 | £1,208.30 |
| 2004/05 | £1,163.55 |
| 2003/04 | £1,107.93 |
| 2002/03 | £935.10 |
| 2001/02 | £841.16 |
| 2000/01 | £801.64 |
| 1999/00 | £748.95 |
| 1998/99 | £692.44 |
| 1997/98 | £621.14 |
| 1996/97 | £582.16 |
| 1995/96 | £536.63 |
| 1994/95 | £520.88 |
| 1993/94 | £525.38 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton | £2,378.64 | −£152.20 | Compare |
| Kingston upon Thames | £2,609.20 | +£78.36 | Compare |
| Reigate and Banstead | £2,566.61 | +£35.77 | Compare |
| Mole Valley | £2,519.86 | −£10.98 | 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 Epsom and Ewell?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,530.84 a year. Bands run from £1,687.23 (Band A) to £5,061.68 (Band H).
How much is Band D council tax a month in Epsom and Ewell?
Band D is £2,530.84 a year: £253.08 a month over 10 payments or £210.90 over 12. Band D is the most common band here (28% of homes).
How much did Epsom and Ewell council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,416.84 in 2025/26 to £2,530.84 in 2026/27, an increase of 4.7% (£114.00).
Does Epsom and Ewell charge extra council tax on second homes?
No premium is charged on second homes in 2026/27, but no single person discount applies either, so the full charge is due.
Who do I pay council tax to in Epsom and Ewell?
You pay Epsom and Ewell council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Surrey County Council and Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner. 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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