Sevenoaks Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Sevenoaks is £2,522.36 for 2026/27, up 4.3% (£102.92) on last year. That is £130.84 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 218th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band D (23%), so the average bill per home is about £2,936.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, South East · Official England government statistics
Sevenoaks council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,681.57 | £168.16 | £140.13 | £1,261.18 | 1,910 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,961.84 | £196.18 | £163.49 | £1,471.38 | 3,500 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,242.10 | £224.21 | £186.84 | £1,681.57 | 11,710 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,522.36 | £252.24 | £210.20 | £1,891.77 | 12,190 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,082.88 | £308.29 | £256.91 | £2,312.16 | 7,750 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,643.41 | £364.34 | £303.62 | £2,732.56 | 6,220 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,203.93 | £420.39 | £350.33 | £3,152.95 | 8,020 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,044.72 | £504.47 | £420.39 | £3,783.54 | 1,560 |
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Where your Sevenoaks council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Sevenoaks but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,522.36 Band D charge, £258.48 (10%) 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 D |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £258.48 | 10.2% | £258.48 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,758.60 | 69.7% | £1,758.60 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £285.15 | 11.3% | £285.15 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £99.81 | 4.0% | £99.81 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £120.32 | 4.8% | £120.32 |
- District council £258 10.2%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,759 69.7%
- Police and crime commissioner £285 11.3%
- Fire and rescue authority £100 4.0%
- Parish/town council (average) £120 4.8%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Sevenoaks; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Sevenoaks council tax history
Band D in Sevenoaks has risen from £1,633.60 in 2016/17 to £2,522.36 in 2026/27 — 54% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.9%, the 209th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Sevenoaks Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,522.36 | +4.3% | £2,522.36 |
| 2025/26 | £2,419.44 | +4.9% | £2,419.44 |
| 2024/25 | £2,306.69 | +4.8% | £2,306.69 |
| 2023/24 | £2,201.99 | +4.9% | £2,201.99 |
| 2022/23 | £2,098.21 | +3.0% | £2,098.21 |
| 2021/22 | £2,036.57 | +4.7% | £2,036.57 |
| 2020/21 | £1,944.22 | +3.8% | £1,944.22 |
| 2019/20 | £1,872.30 | +5.4% | £1,872.30 |
| 2018/19 | £1,775.85 | +4.9% | £1,775.85 |
| 2017/18 | £1,693.22 | +3.6% | £1,693.22 |
| 2016/17 | £1,633.60 | – | £1,633.60 |
Homes by council tax band in Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks has 52,860 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 £2,522.36 a year (£252.24 a month over 10 instalments).
Sevenoaks compared with South East
Sevenoaks is the 39th cheapest of 64 councils in South East, where the average Band D across councils is £2,475.45 (£46.91 less than here). Cheapest: Windsor and Maidenhead (£1,952.62); most expensive: Lewes (£2,756.17).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | £2,502.59 | +4.1% |
| West Berkshire | £2,505.37 | +5.1% |
| Mole Valley | £2,519.86 | +4.7% |
| Sevenoaks | £2,522.36 | +4.3% |
| Spelthorne | £2,526.44 | +4.7% |
| Buckinghamshire | £2,526.58 | +5.2% |
| Epsom and Ewell | £2,530.84 | +4.7% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band D bill in Sevenoaks drops from £2,522.36 to £1,891.77.
- Council Tax Reduction: Sevenoaks 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).
Sevenoaks's 4.3% 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.
Every part of Sevenoaks district has a parish or town council
The council’s 2026/27 charges list a town or parish council for every part of Sevenoaks district, so every Band D bill includes a parish or town precept on top of the £2,402.04 charged by Kent County Council, Kent Police, the district and Kent Fire. In 2026/27 the cheapest areas are Brasted (£2,452.47), West Kingsdown (£2,453.70) and Riverhead (£2,456.37). The dearest are Edenbridge (£2,614.68), Westerham (£2,576.22) and Sevenoaks Town (£2,563.23). The gap between the cheapest and dearest parish is £162.21 a year.
| Parish or town | Band C | Band D | Band E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasted | £2,179.98 | £2,452.47 | £2,997.47 |
| Swanley | £2,248.03 | £2,529.03 | £3,091.04 |
| Sevenoaks Town | £2,278.43 | £2,563.23 | £3,132.84 |
| Westerham | £2,289.98 | £2,576.22 | £3,148.72 |
| Edenbridge | £2,324.16 | £2,614.68 | £3,195.72 |
Council Tax Reduction: an 80% maximum
Sevenoaks District Council’s working-age scheme is banded by income and pays at most 80% of the bill. The bands give 80%, 60%, 40% or 20% off, or nothing. Every working-age claimant pays at least 20%. In Sevenoaks Town that means £455.69 a year on a Band C home. If you have savings over £6,000 you cannot get support.
If you are not on Universal Credit, the council ignores £25 a week of earnings. Carer’s Allowance, DLA, PIP, Armed Forces Independence Payment, Child Benefit, child maintenance and war disablement benefits are all ignored. Pension-age claimants are assessed under the national rules and can get up to 100% off.
Where the money goes, and paying
Of every £1 collected, 70p goes to Kent County Council, 11p to the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner, 10p to Sevenoaks District Council, 4p to Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue, and an average of 5p to parish and town councils. The district’s Band D charge is £258.48. Council tax pays for £13.7 million of its £22.3 million net budget in 2026/27, with £4.0 million from government grants and £2.6 million from business rates. Sevenoaks Town Council has the largest parish budget, at £1.62 million.
Direct Debits can be taken on the 1st, 8th, 15th or 23rd of the month. Account numbers have nine digits and start with a 7.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Sevenoaks?
£2,522.36 a year in 2026/27, or £252.24 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Sevenoaks?
Band D: 12,190 of 52,860 homes (23%). A Band D bill is £2,522.36 in 2026/27.
How much has Sevenoaks council tax gone up?
4.3% this year, from £2,419.44 to £2,522.36 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 54%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Sevenoaks?
District council £258.48; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,758.60; Police and crime commissioner £285.15; Fire and rescue authority £99.81; Parish/town council (average) £120.32 (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.
Which parish has the highest council tax in Sevenoaks district?
Edenbridge, at £2,614.68 for Band D in 2026/27. Brasted is the lowest at £2,452.47.
What is the maximum council tax reduction in Sevenoaks?
For working-age claimants, 80% of the bill, so everyone pays at least 20%. Savings over £6,000 rule you out.
How much of my council tax goes to Sevenoaks District Council?
About 10p in every £1, or £258.48 at Band D. Kent County Council receives 70p.
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)
- Sevenoaks DC – About your Council Tax 2026/27 (PDF)
- Sevenoaks DC – About Council Tax Reduction
- Sevenoaks DC – What your Council Tax pays for
- Sevenoaks DC – Paying Council Tax