Council Tax in Colchester 2026/27
Colchester · Band D rate: £2,240.94/year
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Council Tax Rates by Band — Colchester 2026/27
| Band | 1991 value range | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £40,000 | £1,493.96 | £124.50 |
| Band B | £40,001 – £52,000 | £1,742.95 | £145.25 |
| Band C | £52,001 – £68,000 | £1,991.95 | £166.00 |
| Band D(reference) | £68,001 – £88,000 | £2,240.94 | £186.75 |
| Band E | £88,001 – £120,000 | £2,738.93 | £228.24 |
| Band F | £120,001 – £160,000 | £3,236.91 | £269.74 |
| Band G | £160,001 – £320,000 | £3,734.90 | £311.24 |
| Band H | Over £320,000 | £4,481.88 | £373.49 |
Charges shown are for Colchester before any discounts or reductions. Single-person discount reduces the bill by 25%.
Band D Rate History — Colchester
| Year | Band D rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27(current) | £2,240.94 | +4.0% |
| 2025/26 | £2,154.19 | — |
About Council Tax in Colchester
Colchester Council charges £2,241 at Band D for 2026/27, below the national average. That's up 4.0% from £2,154 in 2025/26.
Nearby Councils — Band D Comparison
Epping Forest
£2,186.91/year at Band D
£54.03 vs Colchester
Uttlesford
£2,197.25/year at Band D
£43.69 vs Colchester
Tendring
£2,215.27/year at Band D
£25.67 vs Colchester
Braintree
£2,215.80/year at Band D
£25.14 vs Colchester
Mid Suffolk
£2,216.42/year at Band D
£24.52 vs Colchester