Crap Towns / Canterbury / Council tax
How much is council tax in Canterbury?
A Band D home in the Canterbury council area pays £2,419 in council tax in 2026-27, about the same as England's average of £2,392. That's up £97 on 2025-26. That's the whole bill, with the police, fire and average parish shares in it.
| Year | Band D bill | England's average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £2,322 | £2,280 |
| 2026-27 | £2,419 | £2,392 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Folkestone and Hythe | £2,539 |
| Thanet | £2,491 |
| Dover | £2,462 |
| Canterbury | £2,419 |
| Ashford | £2,410 |
| Swale | £2,406 |
| England's average | £2,392 |