Band C council tax in South West
All 27 billing authorities in South West ranked by their Band C annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band C = 8/9 of Band D; England average Band C: £2,125.80/year.
Which councils in South West have the cheapest Band C council tax?
In South West for 2026-27, Band C council tax ranges from £1,820.41/year (Isles of Scilly) to £2,457.80/year (Dorset Council) across 27 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band C is £2,125.80 (8/9 of Band D).
- South West average Band C
- £2,232.36
- Cheapest in South West
- £1,820.41
- Isles of Scilly
- Most expensive in South West
- £2,457.80
- Dorset Council
| Rank | Council | Band C (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isles of Scilly | £1,820.41 | £2,047.96 | +14.4% |
| 2 | Tewkesbury | £2,080.47 | £2,340.53 | +2.1% |
| 3 | Gloucester | £2,094.08 | £2,355.84 | +1.5% |
| 4 | Cheltenham | £2,106.24 | £2,369.52 | +0.9% |
| 5 | Bath & North East Somerset UA | £2,118.60 | £2,383.42 | +0.3% |
| 6 | Cotswold | £2,125.91 | £2,391.65 | +0.0% |
| 7 | Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole | £2,164.96 | £2,435.58 | -1.8% |
| 8 | Swindon UA | £2,167.20 | £2,438.10 | -1.9% |
| 9 | Plymouth UA | £2,170.53 | £2,441.85 | -2.1% |
| 10 | Forest of Dean | £2,171.93 | £2,443.42 | -2.2% |
| 11 | Torbay UA | £2,195.78 | £2,470.25 | -3.3% |
| 12 | North Somerset UA | £2,214.42 | £2,491.22 | -4.2% |
| 13 | Stroud | £2,214.54 | £2,491.36 | -4.2% |
| 14 | Exeter | £2,218.10 | £2,495.36 | -4.3% |
| 15 | South Gloucestershire UA | £2,267.19 | £2,550.59 | -6.7% |
| 16 | Somerset UA | £2,276.08 | £2,560.59 | -7.1% |
| 17 | Wiltshire UA | £2,286.03 | £2,571.78 | -7.5% |
| 18 | Cornwall UA | £2,303.05 | £2,590.93 | -8.3% |
| 19 | East Devon | £2,307.08 | £2,595.46 | -8.5% |
| 20 | Torridge | £2,312.37 | £2,601.42 | -8.8% |
| 21 | South Hams | £2,324.64 | £2,615.22 | -9.4% |
| 22 | North Devon | £2,348.63 | £2,642.21 | -10.5% |
| 23 | Teignbridge | £2,349.44 | £2,643.12 | -10.5% |
| 24 | Mid Devon | £2,361.25 | £2,656.41 | -11.1% |
| 25 | West Devon | £2,404.74 | £2,705.33 | -13.1% |
| 26 | Bristol UA | £2,412.16 | £2,713.68 | -13.5% |
| 27 | Dorset Council | £2,457.80 | £2,765.02 | -15.6% |
Band C comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£1,908.23
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£2,098.43
- 3West Midlands30 councils£2,138.50
- 4East of England45 councils£2,140.90
- 5East Midlands35 councils£2,149.51
- 6North West35 councils£2,211.78
- 7South East64 councils£2,214.13
- 8South West← current27 councils£2,218.10
- 9North East12 councils£2,265.92
Regional figures show the median Band C charge across councils in that region.
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Isles of Scilly — Band C council tax
£1,820.41
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +14.4 — 14.4% cheaper than England average
England average Band C: £2,125.80 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Isles of Scilly already has the lowest Band C in South West.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band C council tax in South West?
- Across the 27 billing authorities in South West, Band C charges range from £1,820.41 (Isles of Scilly) to £2,457.80 (Dorset Council) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £2,125.80.
- Which council in South West has the cheapest Band C?
- Isles of Scilly has the lowest Band C council tax in South West: £1,820.41 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 14.4% below the England average.
- Which council in South West has the most expensive Band C?
- Dorset Council has the highest Band C council tax in South West: £2,457.80 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).