Tandridge Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Tandridge is £2,594.85 for 2026/27, up 5% (£123.23) on last year. That is £203.33 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 256th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band D (24%), so the average bill per home is about £3,143.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, South East · Official England government statistics
Tandridge council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,729.90 | £172.99 | £144.16 | £1,297.43 | 970 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,018.22 | £201.82 | £168.18 | £1,513.66 | 2,230 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,306.53 | £230.65 | £192.21 | £1,729.90 | 5,450 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,594.85 | £259.49 | £216.24 | £1,946.14 | 9,170 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,171.48 | £317.15 | £264.29 | £2,378.61 | 7,920 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,748.12 | £374.81 | £312.34 | £2,811.09 | 4,980 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,324.75 | £432.48 | £360.40 | £3,243.56 | 6,420 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,189.70 | £518.97 | £432.47 | £3,892.27 | 1,290 |
- Tandridge
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Where your Tandridge council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Tandridge but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,594.85 Band D charge, £259.86 (10%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £259.86 | 10.0% | £259.86 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,938.42 | 74.7% | £1,938.42 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £352.57 | 13.6% | £352.57 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £44.00 | 1.7% | £44.00 |
- District council £260 10.0%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,938 74.7%
- Police and crime commissioner £353 13.6%
- Parish/town council (average) £44 1.7%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Tandridge; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Tandridge council tax history
Band D in Tandridge has risen from £1,708.46 in 2016/17 to £2,594.85 in 2026/27 — 52% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 24.3%, the 185th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Tandridge Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,594.85 | +5.0% | £2,594.85 |
| 2025/26 | £2,471.62 | +4.8% | £2,471.62 |
| 2024/25 | £2,358.64 | +4.7% | £2,358.64 |
| 2023/24 | £2,252.48 | +3.3% | £2,252.48 |
| 2022/23 | £2,180.61 | +4.5% | £2,180.61 |
| 2021/22 | £2,087.50 | +2.9% | £2,087.50 |
| 2020/21 | £2,027.98 | +3.8% | £2,027.98 |
| 2019/20 | £1,954.54 | +4.0% | £1,954.54 |
| 2018/19 | £1,880.23 | +5.5% | £1,880.23 |
| 2017/18 | £1,782.05 | +4.3% | £1,782.05 |
| 2016/17 | £1,708.46 | – | £1,708.46 |
Homes by council tax band in Tandridge
Tandridge has 38,430 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 8% 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 £2,594.85 a year (£259.49 a month over 10 instalments).
Tandridge compared with South East
Tandridge is the 53rd cheapest of 64 councils in South East, where the average Band D across councils is £2,475.45 (£119.40 less than here). Cheapest: Windsor and Maidenhead (£1,952.62); most expensive: Lewes (£2,756.17).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton and Hove | £2,580.54 | +5% |
| Cherwell | £2,582.96 | +4.8% |
| Surrey Heath | £2,585.16 | +4.8% |
| Tandridge | £2,594.85 | +5% |
| South Oxfordshire | £2,597.57 | +5% |
| Woking | £2,598.04 | +4.7% |
| Waverley | £2,604.87 | +4.9% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band D bill in Tandridge drops from £2,594.85 to £1,946.14.
- Council Tax Reduction: Tandridge 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).
Tandridge's 5% 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.
How the 2026/27 Tandridge bill was set
Tandridge District Council raised its own Band D charge by 2.99% for 2026/27, from £252.32 to £259.86, or just under £5 a week. Surrey County Council's share rose 4.99%, including the adult social care precept, to £1,938.42. Surrey Police's share rose 4.44%, to £352.57. Together, these three shares rose by 4.70%, before parish precepts are added.
Parish precepts make the total bill differ across the district. In Bletchingley, for example, the 2026/27 Band D bill is £2,610.48. Your own parish rate is printed on your bill and in the council's table of charges.
Empty homes and second homes in Tandridge
Tandridge is one of the councils that waited to bring in a second homes premium. Until 31 March 2027 a furnished home with no resident pays the normal 100% charge. From 1 April 2027 it will pay 200%. On a Band D home at today's average rate, that would mean £5,189.70 rather than £2,594.85.
Empty and unfurnished homes get no discount and pay the full charge from day one. From 1 April 2026 the 100% long-term empty premium starts after one year empty, instead of two. The premium is 200% after five years and 300% after ten years.
Council Tax Reduction and Second Adult Rebate
You can claim Council Tax Reduction through your MyTandridge account if you are on a low income. Universal Credit does not include help with council tax, so you must claim separately. You cannot get it if you have more than £16,000 in capital, unless you are over 60 and get Guarantee Pension Credit.
- Second Adult Rebate can help if you do not qualify yourself but share your home with a low-income adult who is not your partner and pays you no rent.
- It is 25% if every second adult is on Income Support, income-based JSA, income-related ESA or Pension Guarantee Credit.
- It is 15% if their combined gross income is £188.99 a week or less, 7.5% between £189 and £245.99, and nothing from £246.
- A Council Tax Discretionary Payment can cover a shortfall in cases of severe financial hardship.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Tandridge?
£2,594.85 a year in 2026/27, or £259.49 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Tandridge?
Band D: 9,170 of 38,430 homes (24%). A Band D bill is £2,594.85 in 2026/27.
How much has Tandridge council tax gone up?
5% this year, from £2,471.62 to £2,594.85 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 52%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Tandridge?
District council £259.86; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,938.42; Police and crime commissioner £352.57; Parish/town council (average) £44.00 (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.
When does Tandridge start the second homes premium?
On 1 April 2027. Until then, second homes in Tandridge pay the standard 100% charge. After that date they pay 200%.
How much did Tandridge District Council's own charge go up in 2026/27?
By 2.99%, from £252.32 to £259.86 at Band D. Surrey County Council rose 4.99% and Surrey Police 4.44%.
What is Second Adult Rebate in Tandridge?
A reduction of 7.5%, 15% or 25% if another low-income adult (not your partner) lives with you. The amount depends on their income or benefits.
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)
- Tandridge District Council – Your council tax 2026/2027
- Tandridge District Council – Discounts for empty or unoccupied properties
- Tandridge District Council – Claiming council tax reduction