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Council Tax Bands in Merton 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£2,146.76

+£52.33 (+2.5%) vs 2025/26

Full band A to H council tax rates for Merton from 1 April 2026.

Quick answer

Council tax bands in Merton for 2026/27 run from £1,431.17 (Band A) to £4,293.52 (Band H), with the Band D reference rate set at £2,146.76 (up 2.5% 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 - Merton 2026/27

Band	1991 value range	Annual rate	Monthly (10 mths)	Monthly (12 mths)
ABand A	Up to £40,000	£1,431.17	£143.12	£119.26
BBand B	£40,001 to £52,000	£1,669.70	£166.97	£139.14
CBand C	£52,001 to £68,000	£1,908.23	£190.82	£159.02
DBand D	£68,001 to £88,000	£2,146.76	£214.68	£178.90
EBand E	£88,001 to £120,000	£2,623.82	£262.38	£218.65
FBand F	£120,001 to £160,000	£3,100.88	£310.09	£258.41
GBand G	£160,001 to £320,000	£3,577.93	£357.79	£298.16
HBand H	Over £320,000	£4,293.52	£429.35	£357.79

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 £2,146.76 Bill

A Band D bill in Merton is not one charge. It is 2 separate charges set by 2 different bodies and collected together. The largest is Merton at £1,636.25, which is 76% of the total. Of the billing authority's own share, £31.96 is the adult social care precept added for 2026/27 (1.99% of last year's Band D).

Charged by	Band D element	Share of bill
Merton	£1,636.25	76.2%
Greater London Authority	£510.51	23.8%
Total Band D	£2,146.76	100%

Registry Record for Merton

ONS code

E09000024

MHCLG E-code

E5044

Authority type

Outer London borough

Area

Outer London

Tax base 2026/27

80,770

Assumed collection rate

98.75%

Parishes in area

Parishes setting a precept

Band D rank in England

277 of 296

Registry snapshot

25 March 2026

Merton is a outer london borough in London, within the Outer London area. Its 2026/27 tax base for setting council tax is 80,770 Band D equivalent dwellings, calculated on an assumed collection rate of 98.75%. 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 277 of 296 in England.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£2,094.43

Band D 2026/27

£2,146.76

Annual increase

+£52.33 (+2.5%)

Merton's Band D rate increased by £52.33 (2.5%) in 2026/27 compared with the previous year. This is below 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).

Merton Against the Rest of London

Across the 33 billing authorities in London, Band D for 2026/27 runs from Wandsworth at £1,020.35 to Kingston upon Thames at £2,609.20, a spread of £1,588.85. The regional mean is £2,089.84, so Merton sits £56.92 above it. See the full London table.

Closest Outer London and London authorities by Band D

Council	Band D 2026/27	vs Merton
Bromley	£2,140.04	-£6.72
Ealing	£2,138.53	-£8.23
Barnet	£2,132.60	-£14.16
Hounslow	£2,185.56	+£38.80
Barking and Dagenham	£2,198.51	+£51.75
Brent	£2,235.27	+£88.51

How Band Rates Are Worked Out in Merton

Like every billing authority, Merton 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:

Band	Fraction of Band D	Calculation	2026/27 rate
Band A	6/9	£2,146.76 x 6/9	£1,431.17
Band B	7/9	£2,146.76 x 7/9	£1,669.70
Band C	8/9	£2,146.76 x 8/9	£1,908.23
Band D	9/9	Baseline rate	£2,146.76
Band E	11/9	£2,146.76 x 11/9	£2,623.82
Band F	13/9	£2,146.76 x 13/9	£3,100.88
Band G	15/9	£2,146.76 x 15/9	£3,577.93
Band H	18/9	£2,146.76 x 18/9	£4,293.52

Contact London Borough of Merton

For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact London Borough of Merton directly.

London Borough of Merton council tax page

Merton (£1,630.01) + GLA (£510.51). Core rate frozen, 2% ASC precept.

Merton Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Band D council tax in Merton for 2026/27?

Band D council tax in Merton is £2,146.76 for 2026/27, up from £2,094.43 in 2025/26 (a 2.5% 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 Merton for 2026/27?

Band A council tax in Merton is £1,431.17 for 2026/27, which is 6/9 of the £2,146.76 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £143.12 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band B in Merton for 2026/27?

Band B council tax in Merton is £1,669.70 for 2026/27, which is 7/9 of the £2,146.76 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £166.97 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band C in Merton for 2026/27?

Band C council tax in Merton is £1,908.23 for 2026/27, which is 8/9 of the £2,146.76 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £190.82 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band E in Merton for 2026/27?

Band E council tax in Merton is £2,623.82 for 2026/27, which is 11/9 of the £2,146.76 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £262.38 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band F in Merton for 2026/27?

Band F council tax in Merton is £3,100.88 for 2026/27, which is 13/9 of the £2,146.76 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £310.09 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band G in Merton for 2026/27?

Band G council tax in Merton is £3,577.93 for 2026/27, which is 15/9 of the £2,146.76 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £357.79 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band H in Merton for 2026/27?

Band H council tax in Merton is £4,293.52 for 2026/27, which is 18/9 of the £2,146.76 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £429.35 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

What are all eight council tax bands in Merton?

Merton has eight council tax bands (A to H) for 2026/27: Band A £1,431.17, Band B £1,669.70, Band C £1,908.23, Band D £2,146.76, Band E £2,623.82, Band F £3,100.88, Band G £3,577.93, Band H £4,293.52. Every band is a fixed fraction of the Band D rate of £2,146.76. The full rate table with monthly figures is on this page.

How much did council tax rise in Merton this year?

Merton raised Band D council tax by £52.33 for 2026/27, a 2.5% increase versus 2025/26. This is below 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 Merton actually go?

The £2,146.76 Band D bill in Merton is split across 2 separate charges: Merton £1,636.25, Greater London Authority £510.51. The largest single element is Merton at £1,636.25, which is 76% of the bill. Each body sets its own charge and they are added together on one bill.

Is council tax in Merton higher or lower than the rest of London?

Merton's Band D rate of £2,146.76 is £56.92 above the £2,089.84 average across the 33 authorities in London. The range runs from £1,020.35 in Wandsworth to £2,609.20 in Kingston upon Thames. Across England as a whole it ranks 277 of 296 authorities by Band D.

When do I pay council tax to London Borough of Merton?

Council tax is typically paid in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, though most councils including Merton offer a 12-month payment option on request. Direct debit, online payment, and standing order are usually available. Contact London Borough of Merton directly to set up or change a payment plan.

What discounts are available on council tax in Merton?

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. Merton 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 Merton?

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 London Borough of Merton. 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