Crap Towns / Kensington and Chelsea / Council tax
How much is council tax in Kensington and Chelsea?
A Band D home in the Kensington and Chelsea council area pays £1,667 in council tax in 2026-27, 30% lower than England's average of £2,392. That's up £75 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 | £1,592 | £2,280 |
| 2026-27 | £1,667 | £2,392 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Brent | £2,235 |
| Camden | £2,208 |
| Ealing | £2,139 |
| Islington | £2,108 |
| Lambeth | £2,047 |
| Southwark | £1,967 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | £1,667 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | £1,520 |
| City of London | £1,330 |
| Westminster | £1,050 |
| Wandsworth | £1,028 |
| England's average | £2,392 |