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Council Tax Bands in Epsom and Ewell 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£2,530.84

+£114.00 (+4.7%) vs 2025/26

Full band A to H council tax rates for Epsom and Ewell from 1 April 2026.

Quick answer

Council tax bands in Epsom and Ewell for 2026/27 run from £1,687.23 (Band A) to £5,061.68 (Band H), with the Band D reference rate set at £2,530.84 (up 4.7% on 2025/26). All eight bands (A to H) are fixed fractions of Band D; the full rate table with monthly figures is below.

Band A to H Rate Table - Epsom and Ewell 2026/27

BandAnnual rateMonthly (10 mths)
ABand A£1,687.23£168.72
BBand B£1,968.43£196.84
CBand C£2,249.64£224.96
DBand D£2,530.84£253.08
EBand E£3,093.25£309.33
FBand F£3,655.66£365.57
GBand G£4,218.07£421.81
HBand H£5,061.68£506.17

Source: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England: 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (Accredited official statistics). Table 9 (area council tax by band) and Table 10 (local authority level data). Snapshot: 2026-27 tables, published 25 March 2026. Published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Monthly figures are the annual rate divided over the standard 10-instalment plan and the 12-month direct debit option.

What Makes Up the £2,530.84 Bill

A Band D bill in Epsom and Ewell is not one charge. It is 3 separate charges set by 3 different bodies and collected together. The largest is Surrey at £1,938.42, which is 77% of the total.

Charged byBand D elementShare of bill
Epsom and Ewell billing authority£239.859.5%
Surrey£1,938.4276.6%
Surrey PCC£352.5713.9%
Total Band D£2,530.84100%

Registry Record for Epsom and Ewell

ONS code

E07000208

MHCLG E-code

E3632

Authority type

Shire district

Area

Surrey

Tax base 2026/27

34,083

Assumed collection rate

99.00%

Parishes in area

0

Parishes setting a precept

0

Band D rank in England

74 of 296

Registry snapshot

25 March 2026

Epsom and Ewell is a shire district in the South East, within the Surrey area. Its 2026/27 tax base for setting council tax is 34,083 Band D equivalent dwellings, calculated on an assumed collection rate of 99.00%. There are no parish or town councils in the area, so every household pays the same area figures shown here. Its Band D rate ranks 74 of 296 in England.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£2,416.84

Band D 2026/27

£2,530.84

Annual increase

+£114.00 (+4.7%)

Epsom and Ewell's Band D rate increased by £114.00 (4.7%) in 2026/27 compared with the previous year. This is within the 5% that an English social care authority can add for 2026/27 without a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept).

Epsom and Ewell Against the Rest of the South East

Across the 64 billing authorities in the South East, Band D for 2026/27 runs from Windsor and Maidenhead at £1,952.62 to Lewes at £2,756.17, a spread of £803.55. The regional mean is £2,475.45, so Epsom and Ewell sits £55.39 above it. See the full South East table.

Closest Surrey and South East authorities by Band D

CouncilBand D 2026/27
Spelthorne£2,526.44
Mole Valley£2,519.86
Guildford£2,547.30
Elmbridge£2,557.75
Reigate and Banstead£2,566.61
Runnymede£2,492.99

How Band Rates Are Worked Out in Epsom and Ewell

Like every billing authority, Epsom and Ewell sets a single Band D rate each year. All other bands are then calculated as fixed fractions of that rate, set nationally by central government. The fractions are expressed in ninths:

BandFraction of Band DCalculation2026/27 rate
Band A6/9£2,530.84 x 6/9£1,687.23
Band B7/9£2,530.84 x 7/9£1,968.43
Band C8/9£2,530.84 x 8/9£2,249.64
Band D9/9Baseline rate£2,530.84
Band E11/9£2,530.84 x 11/9£3,093.25
Band F13/9£2,530.84 x 13/9£3,655.66
Band G15/9£2,530.84 x 15/9£4,218.07
Band H18/9£2,530.84 x 18/9£5,061.68

Contact your council in Epsom and Ewell

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Epsom and Ewell Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Band D council tax in Epsom and Ewell for 2026/27?
Band D council tax in Epsom and Ewell is £2,530.84 for 2026/27, up from £2,416.84 in 2025/26 (a 4.7% increase). This is the headline reference rate; all other bands are calculated as fixed fractions of Band D.
How much is council tax Band A in Epsom and Ewell for 2026/27?
Band A council tax in Epsom and Ewell is £1,687.23 for 2026/27, which is 6/9 of the £2,530.84 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £168.72 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band B in Epsom and Ewell for 2026/27?
Band B council tax in Epsom and Ewell is £1,968.43 for 2026/27, which is 7/9 of the £2,530.84 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £196.84 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band C in Epsom and Ewell for 2026/27?
Band C council tax in Epsom and Ewell is £2,249.64 for 2026/27, which is 8/9 of the £2,530.84 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £224.96 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band E in Epsom and Ewell for 2026/27?
Band E council tax in Epsom and Ewell is £3,093.25 for 2026/27, which is 11/9 of the £2,530.84 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £309.33 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
What are all eight council tax bands in Epsom and Ewell?
Epsom and Ewell has eight council tax bands (A to H) for 2026/27: Band A £1,687.23, Band B £1,968.43, Band C £2,249.64, Band D £2,530.84, Band E £3,093.25, Band F £3,655.66, Band G £4,218.07, Band H £5,061.68. Every band is a fixed fraction of the Band D rate of £2,530.84. The full rate table with monthly figures is on this page.
How much did council tax rise in Epsom and Ewell this year?
Epsom and Ewell raised Band D council tax by £114.00 for 2026/27, a 4.7% increase versus 2025/26. This is within the 5% that an English social care authority can add for 2026/27 without a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept).
Where does council tax in Epsom and Ewell actually go?
The £2,530.84 Band D bill in Epsom and Ewell is split across 3 separate charges: Epsom and Ewell billing authority £239.85, Surrey £1,938.42, Surrey PCC £352.57. The largest single element is Surrey at £1,938.42, which is 77% of the bill. Each body sets its own charge and they are added together on one bill.
Is council tax in Epsom and Ewell higher or lower than the rest of the South East?
Epsom and Ewell's Band D rate of £2,530.84 is £55.39 above the £2,475.45 average across the 64 authorities in the South East. The range runs from £1,952.62 in Windsor and Maidenhead to £2,756.17 in Lewes. Across England as a whole it ranks 74 of 296 authorities by Band D.
When do I pay council tax to the billing authority for Epsom and Ewell?
Council tax is typically paid in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, though most councils including Epsom and Ewell offer a 12-month payment option on request. Direct debit, online payment, and standing order are usually available. Contact the billing authority for Epsom and Ewell directly to set up or change a payment plan.
What discounts are available on council tax in Epsom and Ewell?
Standard discounts include the 25% single-person discount (one adult living alone or with under-18s), full exemption for student households, and discounts for properties left empty or undergoing major repair. Epsom and Ewell also operates a Council Tax Support scheme for low-income households. Apply via the council's website.
How do I check my council tax band in Epsom and Ewell?
Your property's official council tax band is set by the Valuation Office (VOA), part of HMRC. Look it up free at gov.uk/check-council-tax-band, or check your most recent council tax bill from the billing authority for Epsom and Ewell. If you believe the band is wrong you can challenge it with the VOA.
Independent information. Not affiliated with the Valuation Office Agency, any local authority, or Scottish Assessors. Rate data is compiled from published 2026/27 council tax schedules. Not legal or financial advice. Contact your local authority for billing queries.

Figures are the 2026/27 tax year, in force from 1 April 2026, as published by MHCLG on 25 March 2026. The 2027/28 tables are due in spring 2027.

Last verified 25 March 2026 · Sourced from Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England: 2026 to 2027 (MHCLG), Open Government Licence v3.0

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Updated 1 May 2026