Crap Towns / Merton / Council tax
How much is council tax in Merton?
A Band D home in the Merton council area pays £2,147 in council tax in 2026-27, 10% lower than England's average of £2,392. That's up £53 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 | £2,094 | £2,280 |
| 2026-27 | £2,147 | £2,392 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Kingston upon Thames | £2,609 |
| Croydon | £2,600 |
| Reigate and Banstead | £2,567 |
| Epsom and Ewell | £2,531 |
| Richmond upon Thames | £2,486 |
| Sutton | £2,379 |
| Merton | £2,147 |
| Lambeth | £2,047 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | £1,520 |
| Wandsworth | £1,028 |
| England's average | £2,392 |