What percentage of my bill goes to Merton?

All of your council tax (£2,094.00) goes to Merton.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 56% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £96.70 more than the average london borough.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £95.00 (4.8%) from last year.

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Merton

Merton is a London borough serving 213,200 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,094.00 — 4.8% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £437.7 million, with education being the largest spending area at 56% of the total.