Ipswich council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Ipswich is £2,468.25 a year for 2026/27. That's up 4.7% on 2025/26 and £77 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band B: 37% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,468.25 a year
- Council
- Ipswich
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- East of England
- Rank
- the 121st most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 9th most expensive of 45 councils in the East of England - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Ipswich 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 | £1,645.50 | £164.55 | £137.13 |
| Band B | £1,919.75 | £191.98 | £159.98 |
| Band C | £2,194.00 | £219.40 | £182.83 |
| Band D | £2,468.25 | £246.83 | £205.69 |
| Band E | £3,016.75 | £301.68 | £251.40 |
| Band F | £3,565.25 | £356.53 | £297.10 |
| Band G | £4,113.75 | £411.38 | £342.81 |
| Band H | £4,936.50 | £493.65 | £411.38 |
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 Ipswich is split between 3 bodies. Ipswich council's own share is £432.09.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich council | £432.09 | 18% |
| Suffolk County Council | £1,731.69 | 70% |
| Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner | £304.47 | 12% |
Homes in each band
68% of the 62,930 homes in Ipswich are in band A or B, and 2% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Ipswich
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. Ipswich 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 | Empty & unfurnished: 25% discount for 28 days; Unoccupied, unfurnished property requiring/undergoing major repairs: 10% discount for up to 12 months; Care leavers under 25 (former Suffolk County Council care): council tax reduction |
Source: Ipswich website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Ipswich Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Ipswich over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,468.25 |
| 2025/26 | £2,358.54 |
| 2024/25 | £2,254.05 |
| 2023/24 | £2,154.68 |
| 2022/23 | £2,070.82 |
| 2021/22 | £2,011.59 |
| 2020/21 | £1,935.72 |
| 2019/20 | £1,867.05 |
| 2018/19 | £1,782.99 |
| 2017/18 | £1,701.81 |
| 2016/17 | £1,657.26 |
| 2015/16 | £1,624.95 |
| 2014/15 | £1,615.41 |
| 2013/14 | £1,609.11 |
| 2012/13 | £1,602.99 |
| 2011/12 | £1,596.96 |
| 2010/11 | £1,600.11 |
| 2009/10 | £1,563.12 |
| 2008/09 | £1,521.72 |
| 2007/08 | £1,462.14 |
| 2006/07 | £1,402.83 |
| 2005/06 | £1,348.20 |
| 2004/05 | £1,312.92 |
| 2003/04 | £1,255.77 |
| 2002/03 | £1,062.38 |
| 2001/02 | £946.71 |
| 2000/01 | £885.42 |
| 1999/00 | £828.63 |
| 1998/99 | £768.96 |
| 1997/98 | £718.92 |
| 1996/97 | £671.13 |
| 1995/96 | £680.63 |
| 1994/95 | £698.63 |
| 1993/94 | £632.25 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Suffolk | £2,334.80 | −£133.45 | Compare |
| Babergh | £2,341.55 | −£126.70 | Compare |
| Mid Suffolk | £2,316.88 | −£151.37 | 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 Ipswich?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,468.25 a year. Bands run from £1,645.50 (Band A) to £4,936.50 (Band H).
How much is Band B council tax a month in Ipswich?
Band B is £1,919.75 a year: £191.98 a month over 10 payments or £159.98 over 12. Band B is the most common band here (37% of homes).
How much did Ipswich council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,358.54 in 2025/26 to £2,468.25 in 2026/27, an increase of 4.7% (£109.71).
Does Ipswich charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Ipswich 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 Ipswich?
You pay Ipswich council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Suffolk County Council and Suffolk 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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