Council tax decoder › East of England
Council tax in Ipswich, 2026/27
A Band D home in Ipswich pays £2,468.25 this year, on average, up £109.71 (4.7%) on 2025/26. Ipswich Council keeps £432.09 (18%); the rest goes to Suffolk County Council (£1,731.69) and Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner (£304.47).
Who gets your Band D bill
Ipswich is a district: the county council above it sets most of the bill, and Ipswich Council collects it with its own share.
- Ipswich Council (its own share)£432.09
- Suffolk County Council£1,731.69
- Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner£304.47
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Council | £432.09 | 17.5% | +£12.51 | 3.0% |
| Suffolk County Council | £1,731.69 | 70.2% | +£82.26 | 5.0% |
| Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner | £304.47 | 12.3% | +£14.94 | 5.2% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,468.25 | 100% | +£109.71 | 4.7% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £109.71 a year. Ipswich Council’s own share rose £12.51; Suffolk County Council and Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner rose £97.20 between them.
Not your council?
Or pick it from the list. Bills are for Band D and two adults; other bands pay a fixed share of Band D, and someone living alone gets 25% off. From Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities and Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities, 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026.