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Council Tax in South Cambridgeshire 2026-27: Every Band

Band D council tax in South Cambridgeshire is £2,536.25 a year (£211.35 a month over 12 payments). Band A is £1,690.83 and Band H is £5,072.50.

2026-27 · England · Cambridgeshire · checked 8 October 2026

BandProperty valueA yearA month (12 payments)Living alone (25% off)
Band AUp to £40,000£1,690.83£140.90£1,268.12
Band B£40,001 to £52,000£1,972.64£164.39£1,479.48
Band C£52,001 to £68,000£2,254.44£187.87£1,690.83
Band D£68,001 to £88,000£2,536.25£211.35£1,902.19
Band E£88,001 to £120,000£3,099.86£258.32£2,324.90
Band F£120,001 to £160,000£3,663.47£305.29£2,747.60
Band G£160,001 to £320,000£4,227.08£352.26£3,170.31
Band HOver £320,000£5,072.50£422.71£3,804.38

These are average figures for the whole billing area, including the county, police, fire and any parish charges. Parish and town council charges differ between neighbourhoods, so your own bill can be a little higher or lower. Most councils collect council tax in ten monthly instalments from April, so your monthly payment may be higher than shown if you pay over 10 months.

How South Cambridgeshire compares

  • Band D in South Cambridgeshire is £2,536.25, which is £144.73 above the England average of £2,391.52.
  • It ranks 72 of 296 authorities in England from highest to lowest Band D.

Discounts and exemptions

  • Living alone: 25% off, £1,902.19 a year at Band D.
  • Full-time students: a household made up only of full-time students pays no council tax.
  • Help with the bill: councils run a council tax reduction scheme for people on a low income, so ask South Cambridgeshire council.

Read how council tax works in our council tax guide. Your band is based on the value of the property on 1 April 1991.

Housing costs in South Cambridgeshire

The average house price in South Cambridgeshire is £439,573. See house prices in South Cambridgeshire and use the mortgage calculator to work out payments.

Other areas in Cambridgeshire

AreaBand D
Fenland£2,537.74
Huntingdonshire£2,556.40
East Cambridgeshire£2,485.18
Cambridge£2,467.02

Source: MHCLG, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027. Figures are for a dwelling occupied by two adults before discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much is council tax in South Cambridgeshire?

Band D council tax in South Cambridgeshire is £2,536.25 for 2026-27. Band A is £1,690.83 and Band H is £5,072.50.

Is council tax in South Cambridgeshire higher than average?

The average Band D in England is £2,391.52, so South Cambridgeshire is £144.73 above the England average. The English figure is an average for the whole area, including county, police, fire and parish charges.

Do I get a discount if I live alone?

Yes. Living alone gives a 25% discount, which takes Band D in South Cambridgeshire down to £1,902.19.

How do I find my council tax band?

Your band is based on the value of the property on 1 April 1991. Check it on GOV.UK or your council tax bill.

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