Band B council tax in South West
All 27 billing authorities in South West ranked by their Band B annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band B = 7/9 of Band D; England average Band B: £1,860.07/year.
Which councils in South West have the cheapest Band B council tax?
In South West for 2026-27, Band B council tax ranges from £1,592.86/year (Isles of Scilly) to £2,150.57/year (Dorset Council) across 27 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band B is £1,860.07 (7/9 of Band D).
- South West average Band B
- £1,953.31
- Cheapest in South West
- £1,592.86
- Isles of Scilly
- Most expensive in South West
- £2,150.57
- Dorset Council
| Rank | Council | Band B (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isles of Scilly | £1,592.86 | £2,047.96 | +14.4% |
| 2 | Tewkesbury | £1,820.41 | £2,340.53 | +2.1% |
| 3 | Gloucester | £1,832.32 | £2,355.84 | +1.5% |
| 4 | Cheltenham | £1,842.96 | £2,369.52 | +0.9% |
| 5 | Bath & North East Somerset UA | £1,853.77 | £2,383.42 | +0.3% |
| 6 | Cotswold | £1,860.17 | £2,391.65 | +0.0% |
| 7 | Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole | £1,894.34 | £2,435.58 | -1.8% |
| 8 | Swindon UA | £1,896.30 | £2,438.10 | -1.9% |
| 9 | Plymouth UA | £1,899.22 | £2,441.85 | -2.1% |
| 10 | Forest of Dean | £1,900.44 | £2,443.42 | -2.2% |
| 11 | Torbay UA | £1,921.31 | £2,470.25 | -3.3% |
| 12 | North Somerset UA | £1,937.62 | £2,491.22 | -4.2% |
| 13 | Stroud | £1,937.72 | £2,491.36 | -4.2% |
| 14 | Exeter | £1,940.84 | £2,495.36 | -4.3% |
| 15 | South Gloucestershire UA | £1,983.79 | £2,550.59 | -6.7% |
| 16 | Somerset UA | £1,991.57 | £2,560.59 | -7.1% |
| 17 | Wiltshire UA | £2,000.27 | £2,571.78 | -7.5% |
| 18 | Cornwall UA | £2,015.17 | £2,590.93 | -8.3% |
| 19 | East Devon | £2,018.69 | £2,595.46 | -8.5% |
| 20 | Torridge | £2,023.33 | £2,601.42 | -8.8% |
| 21 | South Hams | £2,034.06 | £2,615.22 | -9.4% |
| 22 | North Devon | £2,055.05 | £2,642.21 | -10.5% |
| 23 | Teignbridge | £2,055.76 | £2,643.12 | -10.5% |
| 24 | Mid Devon | £2,066.10 | £2,656.41 | -11.1% |
| 25 | West Devon | £2,104.15 | £2,705.33 | -13.1% |
| 26 | Bristol UA | £2,110.64 | £2,713.68 | -13.5% |
| 27 | Dorset Council | £2,150.57 | £2,765.02 | -15.6% |
Band B comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£1,669.70
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£1,836.12
- 3West Midlands30 councils£1,871.19
- 4East of England45 councils£1,873.29
- 5East Midlands35 councils£1,880.82
- 6North West35 councils£1,935.31
- 7South East64 councils£1,937.37
- 8South West← current27 councils£1,940.84
- 9North East12 councils£1,982.68
Regional figures show the median Band B charge across councils in that region.
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Isles of Scilly — Band B council tax
£1,592.86
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +14.4 — 14.4% cheaper than England average
England average Band B: £1,860.07 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Isles of Scilly already has the lowest Band B in South West.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band B council tax in South West?
- Across the 27 billing authorities in South West, Band B charges range from £1,592.86 (Isles of Scilly) to £2,150.57 (Dorset Council) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £1,860.07.
- Which council in South West has the cheapest Band B?
- Isles of Scilly has the lowest Band B council tax in South West: £1,592.86 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 14.4% below the England average.
- Which council in South West has the most expensive Band B?
- Dorset Council has the highest Band B council tax in South West: £2,150.57 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).