Council tax by area › Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets council tax 2026/27
Band D in Tower Hamlets is £1,837.78 a year for 2026/27, 23% lower than the England average of £2,392. That makes it the 6th lowest of 296 council areas in England.
What will a home here really cost each month?
Council tax, electricity, gas and water for a specific address, from its energy certificate.
Council tax bands in Tower Hamlets, 2026/27
| Band | Per year | 10 monthly instalments | Spread over 12 months | Living alone, per year (25% off) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,225.19 | £122.52 | £102.10 | £918.89 |
| Band B | £1,429.38 | £142.94 | £119.12 | £1,072.04 |
| Band C | £1,633.58 | £163.36 | £136.13 | £1,225.19 |
| Band D | £1,837.78 | £183.78 | £153.15 | £1,378.34 |
| Band E | £2,246.18 | £224.62 | £187.18 | £1,684.63 |
| Band F | £2,654.57 | £265.46 | £221.21 | £1,990.93 |
| Band G | £3,062.97 | £306.30 | £255.25 | £2,297.23 |
| Band H | £3,675.56 | £367.56 | £306.30 | £2,756.67 |
Most councils collect council tax in 10 monthly instalments (April to January) unless you ask to spread it over 12. Figures include the adult social care precept and the average parish or town council charge for Tower Hamlets; your exact bill can differ slightly depending on your parish.
Typical monthly running costs in Tower Hamlets
| Council tax, Band D | £153 |
|---|---|
| Electricity and gas, typical use | £161 |
| Water and sewerage, national average | £53 |
| Typical total, before rent or mortgage | £368 a month |
Typical energy uses Ofgem's typical consumption of 2,700 kWh electricity and 11,500 kWh gas a year, priced at the price cap for 1 Oct – 31 Dec 2026. A real home can be much higher or lower: check a specific address to use its energy certificate.
Check your band
Every home in England is in one band, A to H, based on its value on 1 April 1991. You can look up any address on GOV.UK. Bills, discounts and payment dates are handled by Tower Hamlets council.
Councils with a similar Band D
- Hillingdon — Band D £2,045.46
- Kensington and Chelsea — Band D £1,666.65
- Newham — Band D £1,944.23
- Southwark — Band D £1,967.26
- Windsor and Maidenhead — Band D £1,952.62
Source: MHCLG, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 9 (area council tax by band). Last updated October 2026.