Lowest council tax in Essex
Essex’s 14 areas ranked by council tax (band d) — lowest council tax. Every figure from ONS (ONSPD wards/parishes/constituencies) + GOV.UK council tax 2026/27 (MHCLG) + council political control, 2026/27 (tax); 2025 (control). Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Council tax (Band D) (£/yr) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Epping Forest | £2,187 |
| 2 | Uttlesford | £2,197 |
| 3 | Tendring | £2,215 |
| 4 | Braintree | £2,216 |
| 5 | Brentwood | £2,233 |
| 6 | Colchester | £2,241 |
| 7 | Chelmsford | £2,245 |
| 8 | Maldon | £2,249 |
| 9 | Thurrock | £2,255 |
| 10 | Southend-on-Sea | £2,265 |
| 11 | Rochford | £2,283 |
| 12 | Harlow | £2,299 |
| 13 | Castle Point | £2,309 |
| 14 | Basildon | £2,314 |
Source: ONS (ONSPD wards/parishes/constituencies) + GOV.UK council tax 2026/27 (MHCLG) + council political control · 2026/27 (tax); 2025 (control). Ranked lowest first.
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