Runnymede Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Runnymede is £2,492.99 for 2026/27, up 4.7% (£112.93) on last year. That is £101.47 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 197th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band D (30%), so the average bill per home is about £2,787.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, South East · Official England government statistics
Runnymede council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,661.99 | £166.20 | £138.50 | £1,246.50 | 2,520 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,938.99 | £193.90 | £161.58 | £1,454.24 | 1,640 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,215.99 | £221.60 | £184.67 | £1,661.99 | 8,190 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,492.99 | £249.30 | £207.75 | £1,869.74 | 11,810 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,046.99 | £304.70 | £253.92 | £2,285.24 | 7,060 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,600.99 | £360.10 | £300.08 | £2,700.74 | 4,360 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,154.98 | £415.50 | £346.25 | £3,116.24 | 3,260 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,985.98 | £498.60 | £415.50 | £3,739.48 | 1,150 |
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Where your Runnymede council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Runnymede but shared between 3 bodies. Of the £2,492.99 Band D charge, £202.00 (8%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £202.00 | 8.1% | £202.00 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,938.42 | 77.8% | £1,938.42 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £352.57 | 14.1% | £352.57 |
- District council £202 8.1%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,938 77.8%
- Police and crime commissioner £353 14.1%
Runnymede council tax history
Band D in Runnymede has risen from £1,638.06 in 2016/17 to £2,492.99 in 2026/27 — 52% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 24.1%, the 195th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Runnymede Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,492.99 | +4.7% | £2,492.99 |
| 2025/26 | £2,380.06 | +4.7% | £2,380.06 |
| 2024/25 | £2,272.62 | +4.7% | £2,272.62 |
| 2023/24 | £2,170.57 | +3.3% | £2,170.57 |
| 2022/23 | £2,101.51 | +4.6% | £2,101.51 |
| 2021/22 | £2,009.24 | +3.0% | £2,009.24 |
| 2020/21 | £1,951.62 | +3.9% | £1,951.62 |
| 2019/20 | £1,878.66 | +3.9% | £1,878.66 |
| 2018/19 | £1,807.45 | +5.7% | £1,807.45 |
| 2017/18 | £1,710.71 | +4.4% | £1,710.71 |
| 2016/17 | £1,638.06 | – | £1,638.06 |
Homes by council tax band in Runnymede
Runnymede has 39,990 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 £2,492.99 a year (£249.30 a month over 10 instalments).
Runnymede compared with South East
Runnymede is the 34th cheapest of 64 councils in South East, where the average Band D across councils is £2,475.45 (£17.54 less than here). Cheapest: Windsor and Maidenhead (£1,952.62); most expensive: Lewes (£2,756.17).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Sussex | £2,474.26 | +5% |
| Arun | £2,487.24 | +4.9% |
| Thanet | £2,490.90 | +4.2% |
| Runnymede | £2,492.99 | +4.7% |
| Wokingham | £2,497.70 | +5.1% |
| Maidstone | £2,502.59 | +4.1% |
| West Berkshire | £2,505.37 | +5.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band D bill in Runnymede drops from £2,492.99 to £1,869.74.
- Council Tax Reduction: Runnymede 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).
Runnymede's 4.7% 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.
Where the 2026/27 rise came from
On a Runnymede Band D bill of £2,492.99, Surrey County Council’s share rose 5.0% to £1,938.42. Surrey Police rose 4.4% to £352.57. Runnymede Borough Council’s own share rose 3.0% to £202.00, which is about 8% of the bill. The overall increase was 4.7%. The council’s explanation of the bill notes that these percentages are worked out using a formula set by the government and rounded to one decimal place. The borough has no parish councils, so everyone in the same band pays the same.
Council Tax Support: no help for working-age households in Bands F to H
Under Runnymede’s working-age Council Tax Support scheme, working-age people in Band F, G or H homes cannot claim at all. Everyone else pays at least 20% of their bill. People classed as vulnerable pay at least 10%. This includes those who get the severe or enhanced disability premium, those in Universal Credit’s limited capability for work-related activity group, and those with a child who gets the disabled child premium. Awards worth less than £5 a week are not paid.
- Example: on a Band C bill of £2,215.99, a working-age claimant on full support pays at least £443.20 for 2026/27, or £221.60 if classed as vulnerable.
- The savings limit for working-age claimants is £10,000, or £16,000 if you are vulnerable. Pensioners are also limited to £16,000.
- Second Adult Rebate is only available to pensioners. It is based on the income of the other adult, not your own, and if you qualify for both it and Council Tax Support the council awards whichever is higher.
Second homes premium coming in April 2027
Runnymede does not yet charge a second homes premium. Second homes pay the full charge with no discount. The council has announced a 100% premium from 1 April 2027, and estimates it will affect around 244 homes. It says that of the councils that will form the new West Surrey Council, it is currently the only one not charging this premium. Woking already does, and the others have announced plans to.
Empty, unfurnished homes get 100% off for up to 28 days. This is tied to the property, so a new owner only gets whatever days the previous owner did not use. Under the charges in force since 1 April 2025, the long-term empty premium is 100% after one year, 200% after five and 300% after ten, so a Band D home empty for six years costs £7,478.97 this year. Direct Debit dates are the 1st, 8th, 15th or 22nd.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Runnymede?
£2,492.99 a year in 2026/27, or £249.30 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Runnymede?
Band D: 11,810 of 39,990 homes (30%). A Band D bill is £2,492.99 in 2026/27.
How much has Runnymede council tax gone up?
4.7% this year, from £2,380.06 to £2,492.99 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 52%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Runnymede?
District council £202.00; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,938.42; Police and crime commissioner £352.57 (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.
Can I get council tax support in Runnymede if I live in a Band F home?
Not if you are of working age. Working-age people in Bands F, G and H cannot claim. Pensioners can claim in any band.
Does Runnymede charge a second homes premium?
Not yet. The council has announced a 100% premium from 1 April 2027, which it estimates will affect around 244 homes.
What is the minimum council tax for working-age claimants in Runnymede?
At least 20% of the bill, or 10% for people classed as vulnerable. Awards under £5 a week are not paid.
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)
- Runnymede BC – Explaining the percentage increase 2026/27
- Runnymede BC – Council Tax in Runnymede 2026/27
- Runnymede BC – Who can claim Council Tax Support
- Runnymede BC – Working out your Council Tax Support
- Runnymede BC – Second homes
- Runnymede BC – Empty properties
- Runnymede BC – Pay your Council Tax