Crap Towns / Colchester / Council tax
How much is council tax in Colchester?
A Band D home in the Colchester council area pays £2,283 in council tax in 2026-27, about the same as England's average of £2,392. That's up £91 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 | £2,192 | £2,280 |
| 2026-27 | £2,283 | £2,392 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Babergh | £2,342 |
| Maldon | £2,328 |
| Chelmsford | £2,300 |
| Colchester | £2,283 |
| Braintree | £2,280 |
| Tendring | £2,270 |
| England's average | £2,392 |