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Council tax in Kensington and Chelsea, 2026/27
A Band D home in Kensington and Chelsea pays £1,666.65 this year, on average, up £75.06 (4.7%) on 2025/26. Kensington and Chelsea Council keeps £1,156.14 (69%); the rest goes to Mayor of London (Greater London Authority) (£510.51).
Who gets your Band D bill
In London, the Mayor of London adds a share for London-wide services such as policing, the fire brigade and transport.
- Kensington and Chelsea Council (its own share)£1,156.14
- Mayor of London (Greater London Authority)£510.51
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea Council | £1,156.14 | 69.4% | +£54.93 | 5.0% |
| Mayor of London (Greater London Authority) | £510.51 | 30.6% | +£20.13 | 4.1% |
| Whole Band D bill | £1,666.65 | 100% | +£75.06 | 4.7% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £75.06 a year. Kensington and Chelsea Council’s own share rose £54.93; Mayor of London (Greater London Authority) rose £20.13.
BoroughBook.UK has a fuller page for Kensington and Chelsea: its budget, councillors and more. See Kensington and Chelsea.
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.