Islington Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Islington is £2,108.15 for 2026/27, up 4.8% (£96.05) on last year. That is £283.37 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 15th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band D (30%), so the average bill per home is about £2,270.
Updated 2026-10-03 · London borough, London · Official England government statistics
Islington council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,405.43 | £140.54 | £117.12 | £1,054.08 | 4,650 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,639.67 | £163.97 | £136.64 | £1,229.75 | 6,160 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £1,873.91 | £187.39 | £156.16 | £1,405.43 | 29,750 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,108.15 | £210.82 | £175.68 | £1,581.11 | 33,580 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,576.63 | £257.66 | £214.72 | £1,932.47 | 19,570 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,045.11 | £304.51 | £253.76 | £2,283.83 | 10,470 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,513.58 | £351.36 | £292.80 | £2,635.19 | 7,330 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,216.30 | £421.63 | £351.36 | £3,162.23 | 960 |
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Where your Islington council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Islington but shared between 3 bodies. Of the £2,108.15 Band D charge, £1,597.64 (76%) 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) | £1,567.21 | 74.3% | £1,567.21 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £30.43 | 1.4% | £30.43 |
| Greater London Authority | £510.51 | 24.2% | £510.51 |
- Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,567 74.3%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £30 1.4%
- Greater London Authority £511 24.2%
Islington council tax history
Band D in Islington has risen from £1,296.37 in 2016/17 to £2,108.15 in 2026/27 — 63% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 28.5%, the 22nd biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Islington Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,108.15 | +4.8% | £2,108.15 |
| 2025/26 | £2,012.10 | +4.8% | £2,012.10 |
| 2024/25 | £1,920.81 | +5.8% | £1,920.81 |
| 2023/24 | £1,814.66 | +6.1% | £1,814.66 |
| 2022/23 | £1,710.48 | +4.3% | £1,710.48 |
| 2021/22 | £1,640.38 | +6.0% | £1,640.38 |
| 2020/21 | £1,548.11 | +3.9% | £1,548.11 |
| 2019/20 | £1,489.67 | +4.2% | £1,489.67 |
| 2018/19 | £1,429.67 | +5.8% | £1,429.67 |
| 2017/18 | £1,351.30 | +4.2% | £1,351.30 |
| 2016/17 | £1,296.37 | – | £1,296.37 |
Homes by council tax band in Islington
Islington has 112,470 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 10% 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 £2,108.15 a year (£210.82 a month over 10 instalments).
Islington compared with London
Islington is the 13th cheapest of 33 councils in London, where the average Band D across councils is £2,090.08 (£18.07 less than here). Cheapest: Wandsworth (£1,028.21); most expensive: Kingston upon Thames (£2,609.20).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | £2,047.11 | +4.8% |
| Hackney | £2,060.30 | +4.8% |
| Greenwich | £2,107.86 | +4.8% |
| Islington | £2,108.15 | +4.8% |
| Barnet | £2,132.60 | +4.8% |
| Ealing | £2,138.53 | +4.8% |
| Bromley | £2,140.04 | +4.8% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band D bill in Islington drops from £2,108.15 to £1,581.11.
- Council Tax Reduction: Islington 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).
Islington'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.
Islington discounts you will not find in most boroughs
- Older person's discount: people aged 65 or over who are liable from 1 April and live in the home as their main residence can get up to £100 off a year. If the bill is under £100, it is cleared completely.
- Foster carers: since 1 April 2018 all approved foster carers in Islington, including Shared Lives carers, pay no council tax.
- Care leavers: Islington care leavers pay nothing until they turn 25. Care leavers from other boroughs who now live in Islington can apply for relief.
- Direct debit spreads the bill over 12 months instead of the usual 10. That works out at £175.68 a month at Band D.
Council Tax Support for working-age residents
Islington's working-age scheme is based on earnings, and other welfare benefits are not counted. If you and your partner are not working and you get PIP, DLA, or Universal Credit with limited capability for work, you pay nothing. The same applies to a single parent with no earnings and a child under five. Other households with no earnings get 95% off, so a Band C bill of £1,873.91 falls to £93.70. Working households are placed in income bands, and support stays the same until earnings move them into a different band. The savings limit is £16,000.
Empty homes pay the full charge in their first year, 200% from the second year, 300% after five years and 400% after ten. Second homes have paid 200% since 1 April 2025. In 2026/27 terms, an empty Band D home pays £2,108.15 in its first empty year, then £4,216.30 a year up to year five.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Islington?
£2,108.15 a year in 2026/27, or £210.82 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Islington?
Band D: 33,580 of 112,470 homes (30%). A Band D bill is £2,108.15 in 2026/27.
How much has Islington council tax gone up?
4.8% this year, from £2,012.10 to £2,108.15 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 63%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Islington?
Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,567.21; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £30.43; 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.
Does Islington have a council tax discount for pensioners?
Yes. Residents aged 65 or over can apply for up to £100 off their bill each year.
Do foster carers pay council tax in Islington?
No. Since April 2018 all approved foster carers living in Islington are exempt.
How much Council Tax Support do non-working households get in Islington?
95% of the bill, or 100% if they get PIP, DLA or UC with limited capability for work, or are a single parent with a child under five.
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)
- Islington – Older person’s discount
- Islington – Foster carers exemption
- Islington – Free council tax for care leavers under 25
- Islington – Council Tax support
- Islington – Council tax for empty and second homes
- Islington – How we work out your bill