Council tax · Southwark
Council tax in Southwark 2026-27: bands A to H per month
A Band D home in Southwark pays £1,967.26 a year in council tax for 2026-27, about £163.94 a month.
Every band, per year and per month
| Band | Per year | Per month | Per month, 1 adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | £1,311.57 | £109.30 | £81.98 |
| B | £1,530.13 | £127.51 | £95.63 |
| C | £1,748.70 | £145.73 | £109.30 |
| D | £1,967.26 | £163.94 | £122.96 |
| E | £2,404.39 | £200.37 | £150.28 |
| F | £2,841.51 | £236.79 | £177.59 |
| G | £3,278.83 | £273.24 | £204.93 |
| H | £3,934.52 | £327.88 | £245.91 |
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.
Southwark's Band D is the 9th 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 Southwark?
Southwark's Band D council tax for 2026-27 is £1,967.26 a year, or £163.94 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 Southwark?
If you're the only adult living in the home, you can claim a 25% single-person discount from Southwark council directly, it isn't automatic. Full-time students and some other groups may qualify for further discounts or exemptions.