Crap Towns / Southend-on-Sea / Council tax
How much is council tax in Southend-on-Sea?
A Band D home in the Southend-on-Sea council area pays £2,265 in council tax in 2026-27, 5% lower than England's average of £2,392. That's up £110 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 | £2,155 | £2,280 |
| 2026-27 | £2,265 | £2,392 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Rochford | £2,363 |
| Maldon | £2,328 |
| Castle Point | £2,319 |
| Chelmsford | £2,300 |
| Southend-on-Sea | £2,265 |
| England's average | £2,392 |