Crap Towns / Reading / Council tax
How much is council tax in Reading?
A Band D home in the Reading council area pays £2,613 in council tax in 2026-27, 9% higher than England's average of £2,392. That's up £126 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 | £2,487 | £2,280 |
| 2026-27 | £2,613 | £2,392 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Reading | £2,613 |
| South Oxfordshire | £2,598 |
| West Berkshire | £2,505 |
| Wokingham | £2,498 |
| England's average | £2,392 |