Thurrock Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Thurrock is £2,254.68 for 2026/27, up 5.1% (£109.62) on last year. That is £136.84 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 32nd lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (39%), so the average bill per home is about £2,065.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Unitary authority, East of England · Official England government statistics
Thurrock council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,503.12 | £150.31 | £125.26 | £1,127.34 | 7,510 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,753.64 | £175.36 | £146.14 | £1,315.23 | 14,120 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,004.16 | £200.42 | £167.01 | £1,503.12 | 27,760 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,254.68 | £225.47 | £187.89 | £1,691.01 | 12,870 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,755.72 | £275.57 | £229.64 | £2,066.79 | 4,930 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,256.76 | £325.68 | £271.40 | £2,442.57 | 2,350 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,757.80 | £375.78 | £313.15 | £2,818.35 | 890 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,509.36 | £450.94 | £375.78 | £3,382.02 | 60 |
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Where your Thurrock council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Thurrock but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,254.68 Band D charge, £1,886.85 (84%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £1,850.91 | 82.1% | £1,645.25 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £35.94 | 1.6% | £31.95 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £275.31 | 12.2% | £244.72 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £92.52 | 4.1% | £82.24 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,851 82.1%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £36 1.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £275 12.2%
- Fire and rescue authority £93 4.1%
Thurrock council tax history
Band D in Thurrock has risen from £1,389.24 in 2016/17 to £2,254.68 in 2026/27 — 62% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 34.1%, the 4th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Thurrock Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,254.68 | +5.1% | £2,004.16 |
| 2025/26 | £2,145.06 | +5.1% | £1,906.72 |
| 2024/25 | £2,040.66 | +7.5% | £1,813.92 |
| 2023/24 | £1,898.91 | +9.4% | £1,687.92 |
| 2022/23 | £1,735.11 | +3.2% | £1,542.32 |
| 2021/22 | £1,681.74 | +4.8% | £1,494.88 |
| 2020/21 | £1,605.33 | +3.4% | £1,426.96 |
| 2019/20 | £1,553.22 | +1.7% | £1,380.64 |
| 2018/19 | £1,527.21 | +5.1% | £1,357.52 |
| 2017/18 | £1,452.69 | +4.6% | £1,291.28 |
| 2016/17 | £1,389.24 | – | £1,234.88 |
Homes by council tax band in Thurrock
Thurrock has 70,490 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 31% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is C, which costs £2,004.16 a year (£200.42 a month over 10 instalments).
Thurrock compared with East of England
Thurrock is the 1st cheapest of 45 councils in East of England, where the average Band D across councils is £2,391.20 (£136.52 more than here). Cheapest: Thurrock (£2,254.68); most expensive: Huntingdonshire (£2,556.40).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Thurrock | £2,254.68 | +5.1% |
| Brentwood | £2,258.14 | +4.2% |
| Southend-on-Sea | £2,265.17 | +5.1% |
| Tendring | £2,269.63 | +4.2% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Thurrock drops from £2,004.16 to £1,503.12.
- Council Tax Reduction: Thurrock 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).
Thurrock's 5.1% 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.
What's in Thurrock's 5.1% rise
Thurrock Council says the overall 2026/27 bill rose 5.1%. The council's own share rose 4.99%, the police share 5.74% and the fire and rescue share 5.65%. Of the £2,254.68 Band D total, £1,886.85 goes to the council, of which £35.94 is this year's adult social care increase. Most homes are in Band C (27,760), where the bill is £2,004.16.
The standard bill has 10 instalments due on the 10th of each month, from 10 April to 10 January. You can choose 12, from 10 April to 10 March, through My Account. If the 10th falls on a weekend, the Direct Debit is taken on the following Monday.
Local council tax support in Thurrock
Thurrock's working-age scheme started on 1 April 2021, and the council's page confirmed it would stay in place for 2025/26. It makes every working-age claimant pay at least 25% of their bill. So the most it can cover is 75%: a Band C claimant on full support still pays £501.04 a year. Working-age people with more than £6,000 in savings cannot claim. £25 a week of earnings is ignored, and in most cases only two children are counted.
Empty homes, second homes and foster carers
- Empty, unfurnished homes pay a 100% premium after one year, 200% after five years and 300% after ten. A Band C home empty for five years costs £6,012.48.
- Since 1 April 2025, second homes and furnished empty homes pay 200%.
- Foster carers approved by Thurrock Council who have cared for a child for at least 182 days between 1 April and 31 March get full relief from council tax. It is applied automatically. Carers living outside Thurrock are reimbursed quarterly.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Thurrock?
£2,254.68 a year in 2026/27, or £225.47 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Thurrock?
Band C: 27,760 of 70,490 homes (39%). A Band C bill is £2,004.16 in 2026/27.
How much has Thurrock council tax gone up?
5.1% this year, from £2,145.06 to £2,254.68 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 62%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Thurrock?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,850.91; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £35.94; Police and crime commissioner £275.31; Fire and rescue authority £92.52 (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 most council tax support I can get in Thurrock?
Working-age claimants pay at least 25% of the bill, so support covers at most 75%. Pension-age claimants can get up to 100%.
When are Thurrock council tax instalments due?
On the 10th of each month. Ten instalments run from April to January, or twelve from April to March if you ask.
Do foster carers pay council tax in Thurrock?
Foster carers approved by Thurrock Council who have fostered for at least 182 days in the year get full relief, applied automatically.
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)
- Thurrock Council – Council tax bills
- Thurrock Council – About the local council tax support scheme
- Thurrock Council – Empty properties
- Thurrock Council – Exemption for foster carers
- Thurrock Council – Your council tax (payments)