Council tax · Southend-on-Sea
Council tax in Southend-on-Sea 2026-27: bands A to H per month
A Band D home in Southend-on-Sea pays £2,265.17 a year in council tax for 2026-27, about £188.76 a month.
Every band, per year and per month
| Band | Per year | Per month | Per month, 1 adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | £1,510.19 | £125.85 | £94.39 |
| B | £1,761.85 | £146.82 | £110.12 |
| C | £2,013.51 | £167.79 | £125.84 |
| D | £2,265.17 | £188.76 | £141.57 |
| E | £2,768.49 | £230.71 | £173.03 |
| F | £3,271.81 | £272.65 | £204.49 |
| G | £3,775.36 | £314.61 | £235.96 |
| H | £4,530.34 | £377.53 | £283.15 |
As of 2026-27, from gov.uk’s council tax levels statistics.
How council tax bands work
Every home in England sits in one of eight council tax bands, A to H, set by the Valuation Office Agency from a 1991 valuation. Band D is the reference band: the council publishes one Band D figure each year, and every other band is a fixed national share of it, from 6/9 for Band A up to double for Band H. That ratio is the same everywhere in England; only the Band D amount itself changes by council.
If a listing or a mortgage offer doesn’t state the band, GOV.UK’s Check your Council Tax band tool looks it up for free by postcode. A single adult living alone can claim a 25% discount directly from the council, it doesn’t apply automatically and it only reduces council tax, not energy or water.
Southend-on-Sea's Band D is the 38th lowest of 296 English councils. For how council tax fits into the full monthly cost of a rental, alongside energy and water, see what a rental really costs each month, or work out a specific home with the rent plus bills calculator.
Common questions
How much is Band D council tax in Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea's Band D council tax for 2026-27 is £2,265.17 a year, or £188.76 a month. Every other band is a fixed share of that Band D figure, set nationally: Band A is 6/9, Band H is double.
How do I find my home's council tax band?
Use GOV.UK's Check your Council Tax band tool (gov.uk/council-tax-bands) and search by postcode. It lists the band for every home on the street, going back to the 1991 valuation the bands are based on.
Can I get a discount on council tax in Southend-on-Sea?
If you're the only adult living in the home, you can claim a 25% single-person discount from Southend-on-Sea council directly, it isn't automatic. Full-time students and some other groups may qualify for further discounts or exemptions.