Council tax in Southend-on-Sea
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Data as of: official 2026-27 council tax tables published 25 March 2026.
How much is council tax in Southend-on-Sea?
As of 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Southend-on-Sea is £2,265 a year, up 5.1% on last year. Band A is £1,510 and Band H £4,530. These are averages including the county, police, fire and parish or town council precepts; your bill depends on your band and parish.
Updated
Council tax by band in Southend-on-Sea, 2026-27
| Band | Value at 1 April 1991 | Proportion of Band D | A year |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | 6/9 | £1,510 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | 7/9 | £1,762 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | 8/9 | £2,013 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | 9/9 | £2,265 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | 11/9 | £2,769 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | 13/9 | £3,272 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | 15/9 | £3,775 |
| H | Over £320,000 | 18/9 | £4,530 |
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More questions about council tax in Southend-on-Sea
How much has council tax gone up in Southend-on-Sea?
Up 5.1% on 2025-26, to an average £2,265.17 at Band D for 2026-27 (England: £2,391.52).
Source: MHCLG, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-25.
How much is Band A and Band H council tax in Southend-on-Sea?
£1,510.11 at Band A (6/9 of Band D) and £4,530.34 at Band H (18/9), fractions set by law.
Source: MHCLG, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-25.
Do second homes pay more council tax in Southend-on-Sea?
Yes: the council reported charging a second homes premium in its October 2025 council taxbase return.
Source: MHCLG, Council Taxbase 2025 in England, published 2025-11-06.
How much does it cost to buy a home in Southend-on-Sea?
The average home sold for £326,132 in August 2026, and a home mover paying the local average for movers, £415,884, pays £10,794 in stamp duty. Tax and legal fees for each kind of buyer in Southend-on-Sea.
Nearby areas
| Area | Average Band D |
|---|---|
| Rochford | £2,363 |
| Castle Point | £2,319 |
| Basildon | £2,327 |
| Chelmsford | £2,300 |
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Sources
- MHCLG: council tax levels 2026-27
- Local Government Finance Act 1992, section 5 (bands and proportions)
- check your council tax band on GOV.UK
- GOV.UK: find your local council
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