Wandsworth Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Wandsworth is £1,028.21 for 2026/27, up 3.1% (£30.46) on last year. That is £1,363.31 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 1st lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (23%), so the average bill per home is about £1,153.
Updated 2026-10-03 · London borough, London · Official England government statistics
Wandsworth council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £685.47 | £68.55 | £57.12 | £514.11 | 6,560 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £799.72 | £79.97 | £66.64 | £599.79 | 13,290 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £913.96 | £91.40 | £76.16 | £685.47 | 37,420 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £1,028.21 | £102.82 | £85.68 | £771.16 | 35,420 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £1,256.70 | £125.67 | £104.73 | £942.53 | 27,490 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £1,485.19 | £148.52 | £123.77 | £1,113.89 | 20,890 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £1,713.68 | £171.37 | £142.81 | £1,285.26 | 15,350 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £2,056.42 | £205.64 | £171.37 | £1,542.32 | 3,070 |
- Wandsworth
- England average
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Where your Wandsworth council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Wandsworth but shared between 3 bodies. Of the £1,028.21 Band D charge, £517.70 (50%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for greater london authority.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £507.55 | 49.4% | £451.16 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £10.15 | 1.0% | £9.02 |
| Greater London Authority | £510.51 | 49.7% | £453.79 |
- Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) £508 49.4%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £10 1.0%
- Greater London Authority £511 49.7%
Wandsworth council tax history
Band D in Wandsworth has risen from £679.91 in 2016/17 to £1,028.21 in 2026/27 — 51% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 21.6%, the 286th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Wandsworth Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £1,028.21 | +3.1% | £913.96 |
| 2025/26 | £997.75 | +3.0% | £886.89 |
| 2024/25 | £968.76 | +5.2% | £861.12 |
| 2023/24 | £921.31 | +5.6% | £818.94 |
| 2022/23 | £872.55 | +3.2% | £775.60 |
| 2021/22 | £845.44 | +5.7% | £751.50 |
| 2020/21 | £799.82 | +3.8% | £710.95 |
| 2019/20 | £770.31 | +6.6% | £684.72 |
| 2018/19 | £722.65 | +3.2% | £642.36 |
| 2017/18 | £700.04 | +3.0% | £622.26 |
| 2016/17 | £679.91 | – | £604.36 |
Homes by council tax band in Wandsworth
Wandsworth has 159,490 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 12% 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 £913.96 a year (£91.40 a month over 10 instalments).
Wandsworth compared with London
Wandsworth is the 1st cheapest of 33 councils in London, where the average Band D across councils is £2,090.08 (£1,061.87 more than here). Cheapest: Wandsworth (£1,028.21); most expensive: Kingston upon Thames (£2,609.20).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Wandsworth | £1,028.21 | +3.1% |
| Westminster | £1,049.55 | +3% |
| City of London | £1,329.56 | +4.4% |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | £1,519.51 | +4.7% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Wandsworth drops from £913.96 to £685.47.
- Council Tax Reduction: Wandsworth 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).
Wandsworth's 3.1% 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.
Why Wandsworth has the lowest council tax in England
For 2026/27 Wandsworth Borough Council froze the general part of its council tax and added only the 2% adult social care precept. The Greater London Authority's share rose 4.1%, so the combined bill went up 3.1%. The council's Band D figure is £509.84, and with the GLA's £510.51 the total is £1,020.35. Even the borough-wide average of £1,028.21 is the lowest Band D of any English council in the official 2026/27 figures, and less than half the England average of £2,391.52.
The £1,028.21 Band D shown on this page is the official average across the whole borough. It includes the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators levy, which is charged only on homes in the Commons area. That levy rose 3.2% to £41.38 at Band D, making the total there £1,061.73.
| Band | Wandsworth + GLA (2026/27) | Inside the Commons levy area |
|---|---|---|
| A | £680.23 | £707.82 |
| C | £906.98 | £943.77 |
| D | £1,020.35 | £1,061.73 |
| F | £1,473.84 | £1,533.62 |
| H | £2,040.70 | £2,123.47 |
Premiums and payment dates in Wandsworth
Second homes pay a 100% premium. Empty, unfurnished homes pay 200% after one year, 300% after five years and 400% after ten. Because the base bill is so low, a Band D second home still costs about £2,056.42, which is below the England average for a single, ordinary Band D home (£2,391.52). After a death, the home is exempt until six months after probate is granted. It then pays the standard charge, and the premium is added from 12 months after probate.
Bills are due on the 1st of the month, normally over 10 months from April to January. You can ask to spread payments over 12. Direct Debit payers can choose the 4th, 11th, 15th, 18th or 25th.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Wandsworth?
£1,028.21 a year in 2026/27, or £102.82 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Wandsworth?
Band C: 37,420 of 159,490 homes (23%). A Band C bill is £913.96 in 2026/27.
How much has Wandsworth council tax gone up?
3.1% this year, from £997.75 to £1,028.21 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 51%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Wandsworth?
Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) £507.55; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £10.15; Greater London Authority £510.51 (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.
Did Wandsworth freeze council tax in 2026/27?
It froze the general element and added a 2% adult social care precept. With the GLA's 4.1% rise, the overall bill went up 3.1%.
What is the Wimbledon and Putney Commons levy?
An extra charge on homes near the Commons, collected with council tax. In 2026/27 it is £41.38 at Band D, up 3.2%.
What direct debit dates does Wandsworth offer?
The 4th, 11th, 15th, 18th or 25th of the month.
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)
- Wandsworth Council – Council Tax bands and charges
- Wandsworth Council – Long-term empty property premium
- Wandsworth Council – Second homes and empty homes
- Wandsworth Council – Ways to pay Council Tax