Band A council tax in South West
All 27 billing authorities in South West ranked by their Band A annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band A = 6/9 of Band D; England average Band A: £1,594.35/year.
Which councils in South West have the cheapest Band A council tax?
In South West for 2026-27, Band A council tax ranges from £1,365.31/year (Isles of Scilly) to £1,843.35/year (Dorset Council) across 27 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band A is £1,594.35 (6/9 of Band D).
- South West average Band A
- £1,674.27
- Cheapest in South West
- £1,365.31
- Isles of Scilly
- Most expensive in South West
- £1,843.35
- Dorset Council
| Rank | Council | Band A (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isles of Scilly | £1,365.31 | £2,047.96 | +14.4% |
| 2 | Tewkesbury | £1,560.35 | £2,340.53 | +2.1% |
| 3 | Gloucester | £1,570.56 | £2,355.84 | +1.5% |
| 4 | Cheltenham | £1,579.68 | £2,369.52 | +0.9% |
| 5 | Bath & North East Somerset UA | £1,588.95 | £2,383.42 | +0.3% |
| 6 | Cotswold | £1,594.43 | £2,391.65 | +0.0% |
| 7 | Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole | £1,623.72 | £2,435.58 | -1.8% |
| 8 | Swindon UA | £1,625.40 | £2,438.10 | -1.9% |
| 9 | Plymouth UA | £1,627.90 | £2,441.85 | -2.1% |
| 10 | Forest of Dean | £1,628.95 | £2,443.42 | -2.2% |
| 11 | Torbay UA | £1,646.83 | £2,470.25 | -3.3% |
| 12 | North Somerset UA | £1,660.81 | £2,491.22 | -4.2% |
| 13 | Stroud | £1,660.91 | £2,491.36 | -4.2% |
| 14 | Exeter | £1,663.57 | £2,495.36 | -4.3% |
| 15 | South Gloucestershire UA | £1,700.39 | £2,550.59 | -6.7% |
| 16 | Somerset UA | £1,707.06 | £2,560.59 | -7.1% |
| 17 | Wiltshire UA | £1,714.52 | £2,571.78 | -7.5% |
| 18 | Cornwall UA | £1,727.29 | £2,590.93 | -8.3% |
| 19 | East Devon | £1,730.31 | £2,595.46 | -8.5% |
| 20 | Torridge | £1,734.28 | £2,601.42 | -8.8% |
| 21 | South Hams | £1,743.48 | £2,615.22 | -9.4% |
| 22 | North Devon | £1,761.47 | £2,642.21 | -10.5% |
| 23 | Teignbridge | £1,762.08 | £2,643.12 | -10.5% |
| 24 | Mid Devon | £1,770.94 | £2,656.41 | -11.1% |
| 25 | West Devon | £1,803.55 | £2,705.33 | -13.1% |
| 26 | Bristol UA | £1,809.12 | £2,713.68 | -13.5% |
| 27 | Dorset Council | £1,843.35 | £2,765.02 | -15.6% |
Band A comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£1,431.17
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£1,573.82
- 3West Midlands30 councils£1,603.87
- 4East of England45 councils£1,605.67
- 5East Midlands35 councils£1,612.13
- 6North West35 councils£1,658.83
- 7South East64 councils£1,660.60
- 8South West← current27 councils£1,663.57
- 9North East12 councils£1,699.44
Regional figures show the median Band A charge across councils in that region.
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Isles of Scilly — Band A council tax
£1,365.31
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +14.4 — 14.4% cheaper than England average
England average Band A: £1,594.35 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Isles of Scilly already has the lowest Band A in South West.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band A council tax in South West?
- Across the 27 billing authorities in South West, Band A charges range from £1,365.31 (Isles of Scilly) to £1,843.35 (Dorset Council) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £1,594.35.
- Which council in South West has the cheapest Band A?
- Isles of Scilly has the lowest Band A council tax in South West: £1,365.31 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 14.4% below the England average.
- Which council in South West has the most expensive Band A?
- Dorset Council has the highest Band A council tax in South West: £1,843.35 for 2026-27 (MHCLG).
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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).