Redbridge council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Redbridge is £2,294.58 a year for 2026/27. That's up 4.8% on 2025/26 and £97 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band D: 30% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,294.58 a year
- Council
- Redbridge
- Type
- London borough
- Region
- London
- Rank
- the 52nd cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 10th most expensive of 33 London boroughs - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Redbridge 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 | £1,529.72 | £152.97 | £127.48 |
| Band B | £1,784.67 | £178.47 | £148.72 |
| Band C | £2,039.63 | £203.96 | £169.97 |
| Band D | £2,294.58 | £229.46 | £191.22 |
| Band E | £2,804.49 | £280.45 | £233.71 |
| Band F | £3,314.39 | £331.44 | £276.20 |
| Band G | £3,824.30 | £382.43 | £318.69 |
| Band H | £4,589.16 | £458.92 | £382.43 |
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 Redbridge is split between 2 bodies. Redbridge council's own share is £1,784.07, including £33.98 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Redbridge council | £1,784.07 | 78% |
| Greater London Authority (Mayor of London) | £510.51 | 22% |
Homes in each band
16% of the 108,740 homes in Redbridge are in band A or B, and 10% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Redbridge
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. Redbridge 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 | Redbridge care leavers: exempt from council tax until age 25; Foster carers fostering for Redbridge: council tax discount (60%, up to 80%, stated 'up until 31 March 2025'; current rate not stated) |
Source: Redbridge website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Redbridge Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Redbridge over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,294.58 |
| 2025/26 | £2,189.67 |
| 2024/25 | £2,089.87 |
| 2023/24 | £1,975.75 |
| 2022/23 | £1,863.94 |
| 2021/22 | £1,789.39 |
| 2020/21 | £1,690.04 |
| 2019/20 | £1,626.37 |
| 2018/19 | £1,549.98 |
| 2017/18 | £1,476.09 |
| 2016/17 | £1,415.22 |
| 2015/16 | £1,390.53 |
| 2014/15 | £1,394.53 |
| 2013/14 | £1,398.53 |
| 2012/13 | £1,402.25 |
| 2011/12 | £1,405.35 |
| 2010/11 | £1,405.35 |
| 2009/10 | £1,405.35 |
| 2008/09 | £1,376.14 |
| 2007/08 | £1,330.50 |
| 2006/07 | £1,267.35 |
| 2005/06 | £1,197.31 |
| 2004/05 | £1,142.13 |
| 2003/04 | £1,078.35 |
| 2002/03 | £930.00 |
| 2001/02 | £870.00 |
| 2000/01 | £811.00 |
| 1999/00 | £750.00 |
| 1998/99 | £676.00 |
| 1997/98 | £627.00 |
| 1996/97 | £581.00 |
| 1995/96 | £556.88 |
| 1994/95 | £509.63 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Forest | £2,277.21 | −£17.37 | Compare |
| Barking and Dagenham | £2,198.51 | −£96.07 | Compare |
| Waltham Forest | £2,386.96 | +£92.38 | Compare |
| Newham | £1,944.23 | −£350.35 | Compare |
| Havering | £2,424.66 | +£130.08 | 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 Redbridge?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,294.58 a year. Bands run from £1,529.72 (Band A) to £4,589.16 (Band H).
How much is Band D council tax a month in Redbridge?
Band D is £2,294.58 a year: £229.46 a month over 10 payments or £191.22 over 12. Band D is the most common band here (30% of homes).
How much did Redbridge council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,189.67 in 2025/26 to £2,294.58 in 2026/27, an increase of 4.8% (£104.91).
Does Redbridge charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Redbridge 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 Redbridge?
You pay Redbridge 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
- 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.