Council tax bands A–H in Medway UA
Every band's annual charge in Medway UA (South East) for 2026-27, with the Gera Council Tax Band Index showing how each band compares to the England average. All figures from MHCLG official statistics; bands A–C and E–H are the fixed statutory proportions of the real Band D charge.
What are the council tax charges for each band in Medway UA?
In Medway UA (South East), the Band D council tax is £2,328.55/year for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band A (6/9 of Band D) is £1,552.37/year and Band H (18/9) is £4,657.10/year. Gera Council Tax Band Index: Band D is 2.6% below the England average.
- Band A
- £1,552.37
- Band D (source)
- £2,328.55
- Band H
- £4,657.10
- National rank (Band D)
- 74 / 296
| Band | Ratio | Medway UA (£/yr) | England avg (£/yr) | GCTBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | 6/9 | £1,552.37 | £1,594.35 | +2.6 |
| Band B | 7/9 | £1,811.09 | £1,860.07 | +2.6 |
| Band C | 8/9 | £2,069.82 | £2,125.80 | +2.6 |
| Band D ★ | 9/9 | £2,328.55 | £2,391.52 | +2.6 |
| Band E | 11/9 | £2,846.01 | £2,922.97 | +2.6 |
| Band F | 13/9 | £3,363.46 | £3,454.42 | +2.6 |
| Band G | 15/9 | £3,880.92 | £3,985.87 | +2.6 |
| Band H | 18/9 | £4,657.10 | £4,783.04 | +2.6 |
★ Band D is from MHCLG source. Bands A–C and E–H are the legal arithmetic transform (Local Government Finance Act 1992 s.5). GCTBI = (England band − area band) / England band × 100; positive = cheaper than England average.
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Nearby councils in South East
- Windsor & Maidenhead UA£1,952.62
- Basingstoke & Deane£2,255.21
- Bracknell Forest UA£2,264.80
- Fareham£2,270.55
- Portsmouth UA£2,291.71
- Test Valley£2,305.52
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Medway UA — Band D council tax
£2,328.55
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +2.6 — 2.6% cheaper than England average
England average Band D: £2,391.52 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Cheaper Band D councils in South East
- Windsor & Maidenhead UA£1,952.62
- Basingstoke & Deane£2,255.21
- Bracknell Forest UA£2,264.80
- Fareham£2,270.55
- Portsmouth UA£2,291.71
Frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest council tax band in Medway UA?
- Band A is always the cheapest band in any English local authority. In Medway UA, Band A is £1,552.37 for 2026-27, which is 6/9 of the Band D charge of £2,328.55.
- What is the most expensive council tax band in Medway UA?
- Band H is always the most expensive band. In Medway UA, Band H is £4,657.10 for 2026-27 (18/9 of Band D). This is 200% more than Band A (£1,552.37).
- How does Medway UA's Band D compare to the England average?
- Medway UA's Band D council tax is £2,328.55 for 2026-27. The England average Band D is £2,391.52. Medway UA is 3% below the England average (MHCLG).
- Are Medway UA's council tax bands fixed by law?
- Yes. The ratios between bands are set in law by the Local Government Finance Act 1992 s.5 and are identical for every council in England: A=6/9, B=7/9, C=8/9, D=1, E=11/9, F=13/9, G=15/9, H=18/9 of Band D. Only the Band D charge itself is set by the council each year; the other bands follow automatically.
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Contains public sector information published by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027 (MHCLG) (2026-27, published May 2026).