Camden Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Camden is £2,207.55 for 2026/27, up 4.8% (£100.86) on last year. That is £183.97 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 28th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band D (23%), so the average bill per home is about £2,551.
Updated 2026-10-03 · London borough, London · Official England government statistics
Camden council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,471.70 | £147.17 | £122.64 | £1,103.78 | 3,360 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,716.98 | £171.70 | £143.08 | £1,287.74 | 12,340 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £1,962.27 | £196.23 | £163.52 | £1,471.70 | 20,790 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,207.55 | £220.76 | £183.96 | £1,655.66 | 26,690 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,698.12 | £269.81 | £224.84 | £2,023.59 | 19,990 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,188.68 | £318.87 | £265.72 | £2,391.51 | 13,060 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,679.25 | £367.93 | £306.60 | £2,759.44 | 13,160 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,415.10 | £441.51 | £367.93 | £3,311.33 | 4,940 |
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Where your Camden council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Camden but shared between 3 bodies. Of the £2,207.55 Band D charge, £1,697.04 (77%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for greater london authority.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £1,664.72 | 75.4% | £1,664.72 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £32.32 | 1.5% | £32.32 |
| Greater London Authority | £510.51 | 23.1% | £510.51 |
- Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,665 75.4%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £32 1.5%
- Greater London Authority £511 23.1%
Camden council tax history
Band D in Camden has risen from £1,359.66 in 2016/17 to £2,207.55 in 2026/27 — 62% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 28.4%, the 27th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Camden Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,207.55 | +4.8% | £2,207.55 |
| 2025/26 | £2,106.69 | +4.8% | £2,106.69 |
| 2024/25 | £2,010.87 | +5.8% | £2,010.87 |
| 2023/24 | £1,900.46 | +6.0% | £1,900.46 |
| 2022/23 | £1,792.22 | +4.2% | £1,792.22 |
| 2021/22 | £1,719.77 | +5.9% | £1,719.77 |
| 2020/21 | £1,623.73 | +3.9% | £1,623.73 |
| 2019/20 | £1,562.63 | +5.0% | £1,562.63 |
| 2018/19 | £1,488.72 | +5.0% | £1,488.72 |
| 2017/18 | £1,417.75 | +4.3% | £1,417.75 |
| 2016/17 | £1,359.66 | – | £1,359.66 |
Homes by council tax band in Camden
Camden has 114,330 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 14% are in Bands A or B, fewer than in most areas — homes here are concentrated in the middle and upper bands. The most common band is D, which costs £2,207.55 a year (£220.76 a month over 10 instalments).
Camden compared with London
Camden is the 20th cheapest of 33 councils in London, where the average Band D across councils is £2,090.08 (£117.47 less than here). Cheapest: Wandsworth (£1,028.21); most expensive: Kingston upon Thames (£2,609.20).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Merton | £2,146.76 | +2.5% |
| Hounslow | £2,185.56 | +4.8% |
| Barking and Dagenham | £2,198.51 | +4.8% |
| Camden | £2,207.55 | +4.8% |
| Brent | £2,235.27 | +4.8% |
| Lewisham | £2,237.33 | +4.8% |
| Enfield | £2,267.67 | +4.8% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band D bill in Camden drops from £2,207.55 to £1,655.66.
- Council Tax Reduction: Camden runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits — rules differ from council to council in England.
- Disregards and exemptions: full-time students, student halls, some carers and people with a severe mental impairment are not counted; all-student homes pay nothing.
- Disabled Band Reduction: if your home has been adapted for a disabled person you may be billed one band lower (Band A homes get a reduction of 1/9 of Band D).
Camden's 4.8% rise compares with an England average of 4.9%. Councils responsible for social care can raise their own share by up to 4.99% without a referendum, districts by under 3% or £5, and police and fire bodies by fixed cash amounts — so the area total can move by a different percentage.
Camden's Council Tax Support: bands tied to the London Living Wage
Camden's working-age Council Tax Support is a banded scheme. If you are not working, or you and your partner earn less than £118.40 a week gross, you pay no council tax. Above that, the discount depends on your earnings band and whether you have children, or are disabled or a carer. The bands are linked to the London Living Wage and rise when it does. Your award stays the same while your pay moves within a band.
Example: a lone parent earning £200 a week gets 65% off. On a Band C flat (£1,962.27 in 2026/27) the bill falls to about £686.79. Registered childcare costs, up to £175 a week for one child or £300 for two or more, can be deducted from earnings before the band is worked out.
- Another adult over 25 living with you who earns more than £110.80 a week cuts your support by 30% of the bill. A couple counts as one person.
- You cannot claim with savings of £16,000 or more, unless you get Pension Credit Guarantee Credit. Universal Credit claimants must still apply separately.
- For pension-age claimants Camden fully ignores war disablement and war widow's pensions, instead of the £10 a week the national rules require.
| Gross weekly earnings | No children | With children | Disabled or carer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under £118.40 (or not working) | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| £118.40 – £236.79 | 55% | 65% | 85% |
| £236.80 – £532.79 | 35% | 45% | 55% |
| £532.80 – £586.07 | – | 30% | 45% |
| £586.08 – £666.00 | – | 15% | 30% |
Garden squares, empty homes and the GLA share
Homes on some of Camden's garden squares pay a small extra charge on top of the standard band amount. It pays for the upkeep of the square, so two homes in the same band can get different bills.
Since 1 April 2025 a furnished second home in Camden pays double the standard rate, which is £5,396.23 for a Band E flat. A home that has been empty and unfurnished for 12 months or more also pays extra.
The Greater London Authority precept of £510.51 at Band D is set by the Mayor of London, not by Camden. Camden says its taxpayers will contribute £49.77 million to the GLA in 2026/27, and that the GLA element sits outside the 4.99% limit councils can raise their own charge by without a referendum.
Camden gives no discount on furnished second homes or long-term empty homes. A home that has just become empty and unfurnished pays nothing for one month from the date the furniture is removed. A home undergoing major repairs or structural alterations can get 25% off for up to 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Camden?
£2,207.55 a year in 2026/27, or £220.76 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Camden?
Band D: 26,690 of 114,330 homes (23%). A Band D bill is £2,207.55 in 2026/27.
How much has Camden council tax gone up?
4.8% this year, from £2,106.69 to £2,207.55 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 62%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Camden?
Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,664.72; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £32.32; Greater London Authority £510.51 (Band D, 2026/27).
How do I find my council tax band?
Search your postcode on GOV.UK “Check your Council Tax band”, run by the Valuation Office Agency. You can challenge your band if you think it is wrong.
Do I have to pay council tax in Camden if I am not working?
If you are working age, on a low income and your household earns less than £118.40 a week, Camden's Council Tax Support can cover the whole bill. You must apply, even if you already get Universal Credit.
Why is my Camden council tax bill higher than my neighbour's in the same band?
If you live on one of Camden's garden squares, you pay a small extra charge for its upkeep. Discounts such as the 25% single person discount also change individual bills.
How much is council tax on a second home in Camden?
Double the normal rate since 1 April 2025. At Band D that is £4,415.10 in 2026/27.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2026-27, Tables 1 to 9 (ODS)
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10 local authority level data
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2025-26 (revised), Table 10 Local Authority Level Data (ODS), used for England % change
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- MHCLG: Band D Council Tax figures 1993 onwards, Table 5 area Band D (live table, 2026-27 revised)
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Camden Council – Council Tax Support (income bands and eligibility)
- Camden Council – Guide to Camden's Council Tax and Business Rates 2026/27
- Camden Council – Empty property Council Tax discount or exemption
- Camden Council – Pay your Council Tax