Crap Towns / Watford / Council tax

How much is council tax in Watford?

A Band D home in the Watford council area pays £2,447 in council tax in 2026-27, about the same as England's average of £2,392. That's up £104 on 2025-26. That's the whole bill, with the police, fire and average parish shares in it.

Over time
YearBand D billEngland's average
2025-26£2,343£2,280
2026-27£2,447£2,392
Nearby councils
CouncilBand D bill, 2026-27
Harrow£2,511
Watford£2,447
Three Rivers£2,422
St Albans£2,419
Hertsmere£2,406
England's average£2,392