What percentage of my bill goes to Richmond upon Thames?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,372.00) goes to Richmond upon Thames.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 42% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £395.82 more than the average london borough.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £114.00 (4.8%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames is a London borough serving 201,800 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,486.00 — 4.8% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £365.9 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £152.5 million (42%), followed by adult social care at £83.7 million (23%) and children's services at £52.6 million (14%).