Crap Towns / Waltham Forest / Council tax
How much is council tax in Waltham Forest?
A Band D home in the Waltham Forest council area pays £2,387 in council tax in 2026-27, about the same as England's average of £2,392. That's up £109 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 | £2,278 | £2,280 |
| 2026-27 | £2,387 | £2,392 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Waltham Forest | £2,387 |
| Haringey | £2,314 |
| Redbridge | £2,295 |
| Epping Forest | £2,277 |
| Enfield | £2,268 |
| Islington | £2,108 |
| Hackney | £2,060 |
| Newham | £1,944 |
| Tower Hamlets | £1,838 |
| England's average | £2,392 |