Uttlesford Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Uttlesford is £2,333.82 for 2026/27, up 4.3% (£96.37) on last year. That is £57.70 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 75th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (21%), so the average bill per home is about £2,648.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East of England · Official England government statistics
Uttlesford council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,555.88 | £155.59 | £129.66 | £1,166.91 | 1,430 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,815.19 | £181.52 | £151.27 | £1,361.40 | 4,220 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,074.51 | £207.45 | £172.88 | £1,555.88 | 8,870 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,333.82 | £233.38 | £194.49 | £1,750.37 | 8,280 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,852.45 | £285.24 | £237.70 | £2,139.34 | 7,800 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,371.07 | £337.11 | £280.92 | £2,528.31 | 5,440 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,889.70 | £388.97 | £324.14 | £2,917.28 | 5,050 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,667.64 | £466.76 | £388.97 | £3,500.73 | 470 |
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Where your Uttlesford council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Uttlesford but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,333.82 Band D charge, £187.46 (8%) 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 C |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £187.46 | 8.0% | £166.63 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,641.96 | 70.4% | £1,459.52 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £275.31 | 11.8% | £244.72 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £92.52 | 4.0% | £82.24 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £136.57 | 5.9% | £121.40 |
- District council £187 8.0%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,642 70.4%
- Police and crime commissioner £275 11.8%
- Fire and rescue authority £93 4.0%
- Parish/town council (average) £137 5.9%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Uttlesford; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Uttlesford council tax history
Band D in Uttlesford has risen from £1,568.96 in 2016/17 to £2,333.82 in 2026/27 — 49% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.8%, the 210th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Uttlesford Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,333.82 | +4.3% | £2,074.51 |
| 2025/26 | £2,237.45 | +4.1% | £1,988.84 |
| 2024/25 | £2,148.96 | +5.1% | £1,910.19 |
| 2023/24 | £2,044.67 | +4.0% | £1,817.48 |
| 2022/23 | £1,965.60 | +4.3% | £1,747.20 |
| 2021/22 | £1,884.72 | +2.0% | £1,675.31 |
| 2020/21 | £1,847.67 | +3.9% | £1,642.37 |
| 2019/20 | £1,778.96 | +4.9% | £1,581.30 |
| 2018/19 | £1,695.49 | +5.0% | £1,507.10 |
| 2017/18 | £1,614.64 | +2.9% | £1,435.24 |
| 2016/17 | £1,568.96 | – | £1,394.63 |
Homes by council tax band in Uttlesford
Uttlesford has 41,560 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 14% 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 C, which costs £2,074.51 a year (£207.45 a month over 10 instalments).
Uttlesford compared with East of England
Uttlesford is the 16th cheapest of 45 councils in East of England, where the average Band D across councils is £2,391.20 (£57.38 more than here). Cheapest: Thurrock (£2,254.68); most expensive: Huntingdonshire (£2,556.40).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Point | £2,318.63 | +4.1% |
| Basildon | £2,327.24 | +3.7% |
| Maldon | £2,328.37 | +4.3% |
| Uttlesford | £2,333.82 | +4.3% |
| East Suffolk | £2,334.80 | +5.1% |
| Babergh | £2,341.55 | +4.9% |
| West Suffolk | £2,351.47 | +4.8% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Uttlesford drops from £2,074.51 to £1,555.88.
- Council Tax Reduction: Uttlesford 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).
Uttlesford'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.
Uttlesford's local discounts on empty homes
Uttlesford District Council still offers locally decided discounts on empty homes, which it reviews every year and says are subject to change. They sit on top of the national exemptions, such as for homes left empty by someone who has moved into care.
- Discounts belong to the property, so a new owner only gets whatever period is left.
- The flooding discount does not cover a burst water main, an internal leak or a sewer failure.
- Once the discount ends, the full charge applies. Homes empty for two years or more pay a 100% premium (200% in total), which Uttlesford has charged since April 2019.
- In some cases the council can use its section 13A powers to waive the premium, for example on a listed building needing major repairs. It will not waive it if it thinks the asking price or rent is set too high.
| Situation | Discount | Maximum period | Band D bill during discount (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unoccupied and substantially unfurnished | 50% | 6 months | £1,166.91 |
| Unoccupied and needing or undergoing major works | 50% | 12 months | £1,166.91 |
| Unoccupied after flooding caused by adverse weather | 50% (100% with the empty discount) | 6 months | £0.00 |
Second homes and paying in Uttlesford
Councillors approved a second homes premium from 1 April 2025, so a furnished home with no resident now pays double. With parish precepts averaging £136.57, a Band D second home pays about £4,667.64, and a Band C second home (the district's most common band, 8,870 homes) about £4,149.01. Bills normally run over 10 instalments from April. If you want 12, you must ask in writing; after the annual bill has gone out, the rest is spread over 11 months.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Uttlesford?
£2,333.82 a year in 2026/27, or £233.38 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Uttlesford?
Band C: 8,870 of 41,560 homes (21%). A Band C bill is £2,074.51 in 2026/27.
How much has Uttlesford council tax gone up?
4.3% this year, from £2,237.45 to £2,333.82 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 49%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Uttlesford?
District council £187.46; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,641.96; Police and crime commissioner £275.31; Fire and rescue authority £92.52; Parish/town council (average) £136.57 (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.
Is there an empty homes discount in Uttlesford?
Yes. Empty, unfurnished homes get 50% off for up to six months, and homes needing major works get 50% off for up to 12 months.
When does the empty homes premium start in Uttlesford?
Once a home has been unoccupied and substantially unfurnished for two years. The premium is 100%, so the total bill is 200%.
Does Uttlesford charge a second homes premium?
Yes. Councillors approved a 100% premium on second homes from 1 April 2025.
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)
- Uttlesford District Council – Empty and second homes
- Uttlesford District Council – Pay your Council Tax
- Uttlesford District Council – How much Council Tax you must pay