Crap Towns / New Forest / Council tax
How much is council tax in New Forest?
A Band D home in the New Forest council area pays £2,420 in council tax in 2026-27, about the same as England's average of £2,392. That's up £117 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 | £2,303 | £2,280 |
| 2026-27 | £2,420 | £2,392 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Dorset | £2,765 |
| Isle of Wight | £2,626 |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £2,436 |
| New Forest | £2,420 |
| Southampton | £2,381 |
| Eastleigh | £2,342 |
| Test Valley | £2,306 |
| Fareham | £2,271 |
| England's average | £2,392 |