Spelthorne Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Spelthorne is £2,526.44 for 2026/27, up 4.7% (£113.66) on last year. That is £134.92 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 219th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band D (34%), so the average bill per home is about £2,765.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, South East · Official England government statistics
Spelthorne council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,684.29 | £168.43 | £140.36 | £1,263.22 | 460 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,965.01 | £196.50 | £163.75 | £1,473.76 | 1,790 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,245.72 | £224.57 | £187.14 | £1,684.29 | 10,300 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,526.44 | £252.64 | £210.54 | £1,894.83 | 15,330 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,087.87 | £308.79 | £257.32 | £2,315.90 | 10,140 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,649.30 | £364.93 | £304.11 | £2,736.98 | 4,750 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,210.73 | £421.07 | £350.89 | £3,158.05 | 2,210 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,052.88 | £505.29 | £421.07 | £3,789.66 | 120 |
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Where your Spelthorne council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Spelthorne but shared between 3 bodies. Of the £2,526.44 Band D charge, £235.50 (9%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £235.50 | 9.3% | £235.50 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,938.38 | 76.7% | £1,938.38 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £352.56 | 14.0% | £352.56 |
- District council £236 9.3%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,938 76.7%
- Police and crime commissioner £353 14.0%
Spelthorne council tax history
Band D in Spelthorne has risen from £1,675.91 in 2016/17 to £2,526.44 in 2026/27 — 51% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.9%, the 207th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Spelthorne Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,526.44 | +4.7% | £2,526.44 |
| 2025/26 | £2,412.78 | +4.7% | £2,412.78 |
| 2024/25 | £2,304.56 | +4.7% | £2,304.56 |
| 2023/24 | £2,201.79 | +3.3% | £2,201.79 |
| 2022/23 | £2,132.00 | +4.5% | £2,132.00 |
| 2021/22 | £2,039.70 | +2.6% | £2,039.70 |
| 2020/21 | £1,987.08 | +3.7% | £1,987.08 |
| 2019/20 | £1,916.51 | +3.9% | £1,916.51 |
| 2018/19 | £1,845.30 | +5.5% | £1,845.30 |
| 2017/18 | £1,748.56 | +4.3% | £1,748.56 |
| 2016/17 | £1,675.91 | – | £1,675.91 |
Homes by council tax band in Spelthorne
Spelthorne has 45,100 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 5% 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 £2,526.44 a year (£252.64 a month over 10 instalments).
Spelthorne compared with South East
Spelthorne is the 40th cheapest of 64 councils in South East, where the average Band D across councils is £2,475.45 (£50.99 less than here). Cheapest: Windsor and Maidenhead (£1,952.62); most expensive: Lewes (£2,756.17).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Folkestone and Hythe | £2,538.75 | +4.2% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band D bill in Spelthorne drops from £2,526.44 to £1,894.83.
- Council Tax Reduction: Spelthorne 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).
Spelthorne'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.
Council Tax Support in Spelthorne: you pay at least 25%
Spelthorne Borough Council’s local Council Tax Support scheme makes most working-age claimants pay at least 25% of their bill, so the most they can get is 75% off. Claimants with disabilities pay at least 10%. Pensioners are still assessed under the national rules and can get up to 100%. The table shows the least each group can pay in 2026/27.
- You must have savings under £16,000.
- Bring evidence when you apply: five recent weekly or two monthly payslips, two months of bank statements, and the income of any other adults in the home. You need to show original documents to prove who you are.
- If you disagree with a decision, ask for it to be looked at again within one calendar month. If you still disagree, you have another month to ask for an independent review.
- A second adult rebate of 7.5% to 25%, depending on the other adult’s income, may help if another adult on a low income lives with you. It is not available if that adult is your partner, lodger, tenant or joint owner, or has over £16,000 in savings.
| Band | Full bill 2026/27 | Minimum, working age (25%) | Minimum with a disability (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | £1,684.29 | £421.07 | £168.43 |
| B | £1,965.01 | £491.25 | £196.50 |
| C | £2,245.72 | £561.43 | £224.57 |
| D | £2,526.44 | £631.61 | £252.64 |
Empty homes in Spelthorne
An empty, unfurnished home can be exempt for 30 days from the day it first became empty. To claim this again, someone must live there for at least six weeks. Spelthorne still waits two years before adding the long-term empty premium. From then a Band D home pays £5,052.88, rising to £7,579.32 after 5 years and £10,105.76 after 10. The premium stays with the property, so a buyer of a home already empty for two years pays it from day one. To end it, furnish the home so it can be lived in, then email the council within 21 days to arrange an inspection. The council also checks long-term empty homes without an appointment.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Spelthorne?
£2,526.44 a year in 2026/27, or £252.64 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Spelthorne?
Band D: 15,330 of 45,100 homes (34%). A Band D bill is £2,526.44 in 2026/27.
How much has Spelthorne council tax gone up?
4.7% this year, from £2,412.78 to £2,526.44 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 51%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Spelthorne?
District council £235.50; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,938.38; Police and crime commissioner £352.56 (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.
What is the minimum council tax for people on Council Tax Support in Spelthorne?
Working-age claimants pay at least 25% of the bill, and those with disabilities at least 10%. Pensioners can still get up to 100%.
How long can a property be empty in Spelthorne before a premium is charged?
Two years. After that the bill is 200%, rising to 300% after five years and 400% after ten.
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)
- Spelthorne Borough Council – Council tax support
- Spelthorne Borough Council – Empty homes