Lowest council tax in Hampshire
Hampshire’s 13 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 | Eastleigh | £2,205 |
| 2 | Basingstoke and Deane | £2,225 |
| 3 | East Hampshire | £2,230 |
| 4 | Winchester | £2,242 |
| 5 | Test Valley | £2,247 |
| 6 | Fareham | £2,271 |
| 7 | Hart | £2,284 |
| 8 | New Forest | £2,285 |
| 9 | Portsmouth | £2,292 |
| 10 | Havant | £2,320 |
| 11 | Rushmoor | £2,320 |
| 12 | Gosport | £2,344 |
| 13 | Southampton | £2,381 |
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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