Thurrock council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Thurrock is £2,254.68 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.1% on 2025/26 and £137 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band C: 39% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,254.68 a year
- Council
- Thurrock
- Type
- Unitary
- Region
- East of England
- Rank
- the 32nd cheapest of 296 councils in England
the cheapest of 45 councils in the East of England - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Thurrock 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 | £1,503.12 | £150.31 | £125.26 |
| Band B | £1,753.64 | £175.36 | £146.14 |
| Band C | £2,004.16 | £200.42 | £167.01 |
| Band D | £2,254.68 | £225.47 | £187.89 |
| Band E | £2,755.72 | £275.57 | £229.64 |
| Band F | £3,256.76 | £325.68 | £271.40 |
| Band G | £3,757.80 | £375.78 | £313.15 |
| Band H | £4,509.36 | £450.94 | £375.78 |
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 Thurrock is split between 3 bodies. Thurrock council's own share is £1,886.85, including £35.94 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thurrock council | £1,886.85 | 84% |
| Essex Police | £275.31 | 12% |
| Essex PCC- fire and rescue | £92.52 | 4% |
Homes in each band
31% of the 70,470 homes in Thurrock are in band A or B, and 5% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Thurrock
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. Thurrock 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 |
Source: Thurrock website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Thurrock Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Thurrock over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,254.68 |
| 2025/26 | £2,145.06 |
| 2024/25 | £2,040.66 |
| 2023/24 | £1,898.91 |
| 2022/23 | £1,735.11 |
| 2021/22 | £1,681.74 |
| 2020/21 | £1,605.33 |
| 2019/20 | £1,553.22 |
| 2018/19 | £1,527.21 |
| 2017/18 | £1,452.69 |
| 2016/17 | £1,389.24 |
| 2015/16 | £1,338.21 |
| 2014/15 | £1,335.33 |
| 2013/14 | £1,332.54 |
| 2012/13 | £1,305.90 |
| 2011/12 | £1,301.31 |
| 2010/11 | £1,304.10 |
| 2009/10 | £1,266.30 |
| 2008/09 | £1,221.57 |
| 2007/08 | £1,188.18 |
| 2006/07 | £1,143.45 |
| 2005/06 | £1,098.99 |
| 2004/05 | £1,059.75 |
| 2003/04 | £1,009.53 |
| 2002/03 | £843.84 |
| 2001/02 | £769.41 |
| 2000/01 | £716.40 |
| 1999/00 | £672.48 |
| 1998/99 | £630.27 |
| 1997/98 | £641.88 |
| 1996/97 | £605.34 |
| 1995/96 | £563.63 |
| 1994/95 | £553.50 |
| 1993/94 | £549.00 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
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Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
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Questions
How much is council tax in Thurrock?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,254.68 a year. Bands run from £1,503.12 (Band A) to £4,509.36 (Band H).
How much is Band C council tax a month in Thurrock?
Band C is £2,004.16 a year: £200.42 a month over 10 payments or £167.01 over 12. Band C is the most common band here (39% of homes).
How much did Thurrock council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,145.06 in 2025/26 to £2,254.68 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.1% (£109.62).
Does Thurrock charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Thurrock 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 Thurrock?
You pay Thurrock council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Essex Police and Essex PCC- fire and rescue. 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.