Cost of living
Council tax and rates, annual rate
5.1%
2026 AUG · ■ 0.0pp vs previous
Overdue · as of 16 Sept 2026due in 2d
33d old · Monthly, mid-month
How much has council tax changed?
Office for National Statistics reports 5.1% for 2026 AUG.
Published: 16 Sept 2026 · Data age: 33d old · Next release: 21 Oct 2026
Office for National Statistics — original publicationOffice for National Statistics
What this figure means
This CPIH council tax and rates series measures annual change. It is not an individual council's bill, band or local charge; check your council for those.