Test Valley council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Test Valley is £2,305.52 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.0% on 2025/26 and £86 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band C: 26% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,305.52 a year
- Council
- Test Valley
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- South East
- Rank
- the 59th cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 6th cheapest of 64 councils in the South East - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Test Valley 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 | £1,537.01 | £153.70 | £128.08 |
| Band B | £1,793.18 | £179.32 | £149.43 |
| Band C | £2,049.35 | £204.94 | £170.78 |
| Band D | £2,305.52 | £230.55 | £192.13 |
| Band E | £2,817.86 | £281.79 | £234.82 |
| Band F | £3,330.20 | £333.02 | £277.52 |
| Band G | £3,842.53 | £384.25 | £320.21 |
| Band H | £4,611.04 | £461.10 | £384.25 |
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 Test Valley is split between 5 bodies. Test Valley council's own share is £180.76.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Test Valley council | £180.76 | 8% |
| Hampshire County Council | £1,690.11 | 73% |
| Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £290.46 | 13% |
| Hampshire and IOW fire and rescue | £92.84 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £51.35 | 2% |
Homes in each band
22% of the 59,210 homes in Test Valley are in band A or B, and 17% 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 Test Valley
50 parish and town councils in Test Valley add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,254.17; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotts Ann | £77.25 | £2,331.42 | +£5.61 |
| Ampfield | £48.48 | £2,302.65 | −£1.63 |
| Amport | £68.38 | £2,322.55 | +£19.60 |
| Andover Town | £38.27 | £2,292.44 | +£4.20 |
| Appleshaw | £66.43 | £2,320.60 | −£1.43 |
| Awbridge | £26.13 | £2,280.30 | +£1.76 |
| Barton Stacey | £125.47 | £2,379.64 | +£29.17 |
| Braishfield | £67.09 | £2,321.26 | +£2.65 |
| Broughton | £63.21 | £2,317.38 | +£4.33 |
| Bullington | £46.15 | £2,300.32 | −£1.47 |
| Charlton | £45.56 | £2,299.73 | −£0.47 |
| Chilbolton | £74.54 | £2,328.71 | −£2.48 |
| Chilworth | £56.01 | £2,310.18 | +£4.99 |
| East Dean | £52.14 | £2,306.31 | +£10.74 |
| East Tytherley | £45.26 | £2,299.43 | +£0.91 |
| Enham Alamein | £54.87 | £2,309.04 | +£11.52 |
| Fyfield | £85.71 | £2,339.88 | +£7.70 |
| Goodworth Clatford | £77.42 | £2,331.59 | −£1.86 |
| Grateley | £43.07 | £2,297.24 | +£5.19 |
| Houghton | £87.40 | £2,341.57 | +£4.40 |
| Hurstbourne Tarrant | £56.68 | £2,310.85 | +£2.97 |
| Kimpton | £61.08 | £2,315.25 | +£0.03 |
| Kings Somborne | £94.40 | £2,348.57 | +£0.49 |
| Lockerley | £94.16 | £2,348.33 | +£18.84 |
| Longparish | £68.46 | £2,322.63 | −£4.29 |
| Longstock | £46.19 | £2,300.36 | +£0.98 |
| Melchet Park and Plaitford | £30.88 | £2,285.05 | +£0.80 |
| Michelmersh and Timsbury | £46.88 | £2,301.05 | +£0.14 |
| Monxton | £68.17 | £2,322.34 | +£5.76 |
| Mottisfont | £79.62 | £2,333.79 | +£21.18 |
| Nether Wallop | £103.58 | £2,357.75 | +£0.12 |
| North Baddesley | £77.11 | £2,331.28 | +£2.23 |
| Nursling and Rownhams | £27.28 | £2,281.45 | +£0.37 |
| Over Wallop | £60.31 | £2,314.48 | +£0.19 |
| Penton Grafton | £58.50 | £2,312.67 | +£4.52 |
| Penton Mewsey | £72.00 | £2,326.17 | +£4.20 |
| Quarley | £39.87 | £2,294.04 | −£0.51 |
| Romsey Town | £66.60 | £2,320.77 | +£4.61 |
| Sherfield English | £40.87 | £2,295.04 | +£6.68 |
| Shipton Bellinger | £77.82 | £2,331.99 | +£15.44 |
| Smannell | £35.44 | £2,289.61 | +£4.02 |
| Stockbridge | £62.38 | £2,316.55 | −£2.41 |
| Tangley | £59.02 | £2,313.19 | +£0.39 |
| Thruxton | £60.84 | £2,315.01 | +£0.91 |
| Upper Clatford | £64.78 | £2,318.95 | −£0.30 |
| Valley Park | £13.25 | £2,267.42 | −£0.13 |
| Vernham Dean | £68.73 | £2,322.90 | +£9.08 |
| Wellow | £54.55 | £2,308.72 | +£0.18 |
| West Tytherley Frenchmoor and Buckholt | £65.15 | £2,319.32 | +£1.05 |
| Wherwell | £51.18 | £2,305.35 | +£4.49 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Test Valley
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. Test Valley also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | 100% discount for up to 3 months on unoccupied and substantially unfurnished homes; 100% discount for up to 12 months on empty homes needing major repair/structural alteration; Care leavers aged 18-25: 100% relief if solely liable (from 1 April 2020); 25% if living with one other adult |
Source: Test Valley website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Test Valley Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Test Valley over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,305.52 |
| 2025/26 | £2,196.53 |
| 2024/25 | £2,089.08 |
| 2023/24 | £1,995.82 |
| 2022/23 | £1,899.27 |
| 2021/22 | £1,837.92 |
| 2020/21 | £1,754.56 |
| 2019/20 | £1,687.16 |
| 2018/19 | £1,623.12 |
| 2017/18 | £1,534.66 |
| 2016/17 | £1,469.17 |
| 2015/16 | £1,415.10 |
| 2014/15 | £1,411.43 |
| 2013/14 | £1,407.52 |
| 2012/13 | £1,397.27 |
| 2011/12 | £1,397.14 |
| 2010/11 | £1,397.62 |
| 2009/10 | £1,366.02 |
| 2008/09 | £1,332.15 |
| 2007/08 | £1,270.47 |
| 2006/07 | £1,211.80 |
| 2005/06 | £1,158.00 |
| 2004/05 | £1,118.56 |
| 2003/04 | £1,052.35 |
| 2002/03 | £914.34 |
| 2001/02 | £837.00 |
| 2000/01 | £794.55 |
| 1999/00 | £755.56 |
| 1998/99 | £696.74 |
| 1997/98 | £636.92 |
| 1996/97 | £573.61 |
| 1995/96 | £551.25 |
| 1994/95 | £492.75 |
| 1993/94 | £444.38 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire | £2,571.78 | +£266.26 | Compare |
| Winchester | £2,359.76 | +£54.24 | Compare |
| Basingstoke and Deane | £2,255.21 | −£50.31 | Compare |
| New Forest | £2,419.76 | +£114.24 | Compare |
| Southampton | £2,381.48 | +£75.96 | Compare |
| Eastleigh | £2,342.21 | +£36.69 | Compare |
| West Berkshire | £2,505.37 | +£199.85 | 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 Test Valley?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,305.52 a year. Bands run from £1,537.01 (Band A) to £4,611.04 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band C council tax a month in Test Valley?
Band C is £2,049.35 a year: £204.94 a month over 10 payments or £170.78 over 12. Band C is the most common band here (26% of homes).
How much did Test Valley council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,196.53 in 2025/26 to £2,305.52 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.0% (£108.99).
Does Test Valley charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Test Valley 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 Test Valley?
You pay Test Valley council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Hampshire County Council, Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Hampshire and IOW 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.