Eastleigh Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Eastleigh is £2,342.21 for 2026/27, up 5.1% (£114.53) on last year. That is £49.31 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 84th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (32%), so the average bill per home is about £2,254.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, South East · Official England government statistics
Eastleigh council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,561.47 | £156.15 | £130.12 | £1,171.11 | 4,720 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,821.72 | £182.17 | £151.81 | £1,366.29 | 12,660 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,081.96 | £208.20 | £173.50 | £1,561.47 | 19,980 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,342.21 | £234.22 | £195.18 | £1,756.66 | 11,370 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,862.70 | £286.27 | £238.56 | £2,147.03 | 8,270 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,383.19 | £338.32 | £281.93 | £2,537.39 | 3,580 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,903.68 | £390.37 | £325.31 | £2,927.76 | 1,220 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,684.42 | £468.44 | £390.37 | £3,513.32 | 30 |
- Eastleigh
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Where your Eastleigh council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Eastleigh but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,342.21 Band D charge, £131.71 (6%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £131.71 | 5.6% | £117.08 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,690.11 | 72.2% | £1,502.32 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £290.46 | 12.4% | £258.19 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £92.84 | 4.0% | £82.52 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £137.09 | 5.9% | £121.86 |
- District council £132 5.6%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,690 72.2%
- Police and crime commissioner £290 12.4%
- Fire and rescue authority £93 4.0%
- Parish/town council (average) £137 5.9%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Eastleigh; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Eastleigh council tax history
Band D in Eastleigh has risen from £1,495.77 in 2016/17 to £2,342.21 in 2026/27 — 57% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 26.6%, the 75th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Eastleigh Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,342.21 | +5.1% | £2,081.96 |
| 2025/26 | £2,227.68 | +5.2% | £1,980.16 |
| 2024/25 | £2,117.95 | +4.8% | £1,882.62 |
| 2023/24 | £2,021.13 | +5.8% | £1,796.56 |
| 2022/23 | £1,911.08 | +3.3% | £1,698.74 |
| 2021/22 | £1,849.50 | +4.6% | £1,644.00 |
| 2020/21 | £1,767.82 | +3.7% | £1,571.40 |
| 2019/20 | £1,705.20 | +4.0% | £1,515.73 |
| 2018/19 | £1,640.21 | +5.3% | £1,457.96 |
| 2017/18 | £1,557.17 | +4.1% | £1,384.15 |
| 2016/17 | £1,495.77 | – | £1,329.57 |
Homes by council tax band in Eastleigh
Eastleigh has 61,830 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 28% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is C, which costs £2,081.96 a year (£208.20 a month over 10 instalments).
Eastleigh compared with South East
Eastleigh is the 10th cheapest of 64 councils in South East, where the average Band D across councils is £2,475.45 (£133.24 more than here). Cheapest: Windsor and Maidenhead (£1,952.62); most expensive: Lewes (£2,756.17).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Havant | £2,320.28 | +4.9% |
| Rushmoor | £2,320.28 | +4.9% |
| Medway | £2,328.55 | +5.1% |
| Eastleigh | £2,342.21 | +5.1% |
| East Hampshire | £2,343.92 | +5% |
| Gosport | £2,344.29 | +4.8% |
| Winchester | £2,359.76 | +4.8% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Eastleigh drops from £2,081.96 to £1,561.47.
- Council Tax Reduction: Eastleigh 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).
Eastleigh's 5.1% 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.
Eastleigh: few second homes, few empty homes
Eastleigh has very few second homes. At October 2025 it recorded 247, about 4 for every 1,000 chargeable homes against 11 across England. 143 of them were paying the 100% premium (double council tax, or £4,684.42 at Band D on 2026/27 rates).
Empty homes are also below average: 415 had been empty for more than six months. No empty home was getting a discount. 172 were paying a premium: 61 empty for one to two years and 94 for two to five years at 100%, 12 for five to ten years at 200%, and a handful for longer. Another 64 empty homes were spared the premium under one of the national exceptions, such as being actively marketed for sale or let, or awaiting probate.
Support and discretionary relief
Council Tax Support cost £6.47 million in 2025/26. £3.81 million (59%) went to working-age households and £2.66 million to pensioners. Support reduced the tax base by about 6.4%, the 36th lowest share of England’s 296 council tax areas (England: 10.5%). Eastleigh told MHCLG it had used its section 13A power to grant discretionary council tax reductions during the year and planned to keep doing so.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Eastleigh?
£2,342.21 a year in 2026/27, or £234.22 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Eastleigh?
Band C: 19,980 of 61,830 homes (32%). A Band C bill is £2,081.96 in 2026/27.
How much has Eastleigh council tax gone up?
5.1% this year, from £2,227.68 to £2,342.21 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 57%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Eastleigh?
District council £131.71; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,690.11; Police and crime commissioner £290.46; Fire and rescue authority £92.84; Parish/town council (average) £137.09 (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.
Does Eastleigh charge a second homes premium?
Yes. 143 second homes were paying the 100% premium in October 2025. A Band D second home pays £4,684.42 in 2026/27.
Can Eastleigh reduce council tax in cases of hardship?
Yes. Eastleigh told MHCLG that it uses its discretionary section 13A power to reduce bills in individual cases.
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)
- MHCLG – Council Taxbase 2025 in England (local authority level data)
- legislation.gov.uk – Local Government Finance Act 1992, section 13A