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Greenwich council tax 2026/27

Band D council tax in Greenwich is £2,107.86 a year for 2026/27. That's up 4.8% on 2025/26 and £284 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band C: 36% of them.

Band D, 2026/27

£2,107.86 a year

A month over 10£210.79Over 12£175.66On last year+4.8%
Council
Greenwich
Type
London borough
Region
London
Rank
the 14th cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 12th cheapest of 33 London boroughs
England average
£2,391.52 Band D
Figures
2026/27, checked 27 October 2026

Greenwich council tax bands 2026/27

Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12.

Greenwich council tax by band, 2026/27
BandA yearMonthly, 10 paymentsMonthly, 12 payments
Band A£1,405.24£140.52£117.10
Band B£1,639.45£163.95£136.62
Band C£1,873.65£187.37£156.14
Band D£2,107.86£210.79£175.66
Band E£2,576.27£257.63£214.69
Band F£3,044.69£304.47£253.72
Band G£3,513.10£351.31£292.76
Band H£4,215.72£421.57£351.31

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 Greenwich is split between 2 bodies. Greenwich council's own share is £1,597.35, including £30.43 raised this year for adult social care.

Set byBand DShare
Greenwich council£1,597.3576%
Greater London Authority (Mayor of London)£510.5124%

Homes in each band

26% of the 127,000 homes in Greenwich are in band A or B, and 5% are in band F or above.

A8% (10,740)
B18% (22,480)
C36% (46,300)
D22% (27,750)
E10% (13,020)
F3% (4,080)
G2% (2,280)
H0% (350)

Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.

Discounts and premiums in Greenwich

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. Greenwich also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:

Council tax premiums in Greenwich
Second homes100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2025
Long-term empty homes100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years
Local discountsCare leavers aged 18-25: up to 100% discount depending on household; Foster carers and Shared Lives carers living in Royal Greenwich: 100% discount; Homes for Ukraine visa holders in their own home: 50% discount; Greenwich Supports Council Tax Hardship Fund

Source: Greenwich website, checked 27 October 2026.

On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Greenwich Council Tax Reduction.

Band D in Greenwich over the years

£550£1,400£2,200 19931998200320082013201820232026
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YearBand D
2026/27£2,107.86
2025/26£2,011.81
2024/25£1,920.53
2023/24£1,814.40
2022/23£1,710.25
2021/22£1,640.14
2020/21£1,547.89
2019/20£1,489.68
2018/19£1,429.46
2017/18£1,351.10
2016/17£1,296.18
2015/16£1,276.04
2014/15£1,280.04
2013/14£1,284.04
2012/13£1,287.76
2011/12£1,290.86
2010/11£1,290.86
2009/10£1,290.85
2008/09£1,290.85
2007/08£1,265.85
2006/07£1,222.56
2005/06£1,179.83
2004/05£1,140.70
2003/04£1,088.37
2002/03£953.64
2001/02£911.25
2000/01£883.35
1999/00£883.35
1998/99£883.35
1997/98£820.92
1996/97£763.29
1995/96£649.13
1994/95£632.25
1993/94£783.00

Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.

Nearby councils

CouncilBand DDifferenceCompare
Bexley£2,366.36+£258.50Compare
Lewisham£2,237.33+£129.47Compare
Bromley£2,140.04+£32.18Compare

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 Greenwich?

In 2026/27 Band D is £2,107.86 a year. Bands run from £1,405.24 (Band A) to £4,215.72 (Band H).

How much is Band C council tax a month in Greenwich?

Band C is £1,873.65 a year: £187.37 a month over 10 payments or £156.14 over 12. Band C is the most common band here (36% of homes).

How much did Greenwich council tax go up?

Band D rose from £2,011.81 in 2025/26 to £2,107.86 in 2026/27, an increase of 4.8% (£96.05).

Does Greenwich charge extra council tax on second homes?

Yes. Greenwich 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 Greenwich?

You pay Greenwich council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Greater London Authority (Mayor of London). Use the council's own website to pay, check your bill or apply for discounts.

Sources

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we compile these figures.