Council Tax in EssexLocal Authorities Ranked
Average Band D council tax in Essex ranges from £2,255 in Thurrock to £2,363 in Rochford for 2026-27.
All 14 local authorities in Essex, ranked by average band d council tax. Data: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (2026-27), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | Average Band D council tax |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochford | £2,363.48 |
| 2 | Uttlesford | £2,333.82 |
| 3 | Maldon | £2,328.37 |
| 4 | Basildon | £2,327.24 |
| 5 | Castle Point | £2,318.63 |
| 6 | Chelmsford | £2,300.18 |
| 7 | Harlow | £2,298.69 |
| 8 | Colchester | £2,282.85 |
| 9 | Braintree | £2,280.34 |
| 10 | Epping Forest | £2,277.21 |
| 11 | Tendring | £2,269.63 |
| 12 | Southend-on-Sea | £2,265.17 |
| 13 | Brentwood | £2,258.14 |
| 14 | Thurrock | £2,254.68 |