What percentage of my bill goes to Southampton?

All of your council tax (£2,266.00) goes to Southampton.

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?

This council charges £74.52 less than the average unitary authority.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £109.00 (5.1%) from last year.

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Southampton Council

Southampton Council is a unitary authority serving 256,300 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,266.00 — 5.1% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £521.8 million, with education being the largest spending area at 42% of the total.