Band D council tax in West Midlands
All 30 billing authorities in West Midlands ranked by their Band D annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band D = 9/9 of Band D; England average Band D: £2,391.52/year.
Which councils in West Midlands have the cheapest Band D council tax?
In West Midlands for 2026-27, Band D council tax ranges from £2,144.84/year (Dudley) to £2,627.48/year (Walsall) across 30 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band D is £2,391.52 (9/9 of Band D).
- West Midlands average Band D
- £2,399.67
- Cheapest in West Midlands
- £2,144.84
- Dudley
- Most expensive in West Midlands
- £2,627.48
- Walsall
| Rank | Council | Band D (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dudley | £2,144.84 | £2,144.84 | +10.3% |
| 2 | Stoke-on-Trent UA | £2,183.12 | £2,183.12 | +8.7% |
| 3 | Solihull | £2,197.26 | £2,197.26 | +8.1% |
| 4 | Sandwell | £2,244.46 | £2,244.46 | +6.1% |
| 5 | Telford and the Wrekin UA | £2,256.26 | £2,256.26 | +5.7% |
| 6 | Tamworth | £2,300.76 | £2,300.76 | +3.8% |
| 7 | Stafford | £2,302.68 | £2,302.68 | +3.7% |
| 8 | South Staffordshire | £2,313.67 | £2,313.67 | +3.3% |
| 9 | Newcastle-under-Lyme | £2,334.25 | £2,334.25 | +2.4% |
| 10 | Staffordshire Moorlands | £2,338.21 | £2,338.21 | +2.2% |
| 11 | East Staffordshire | £2,351.34 | £2,351.34 | +1.7% |
| 12 | Lichfield | £2,351.90 | £2,351.90 | +1.7% |
| 13 | Birmingham | £2,362.90 | £2,362.90 | +1.2% |
| 14 | Wychavon | £2,373.19 | £2,373.19 | +0.8% |
| 15 | Cannock Chase | £2,375.83 | £2,375.83 | +0.7% |
| 16 | Worcester | £2,405.81 | £2,405.81 | -0.6% |
| 17 | Malvern Hills | £2,450.92 | £2,450.92 | -2.5% |
| 18 | Warwick | £2,461.55 | £2,461.55 | -2.9% |
| 19 | Redditch | £2,462.95 | £2,462.95 | -3.0% |
| 20 | Bromsgrove | £2,478.65 | £2,478.65 | -3.6% |
| 21 | Rugby | £2,483.05 | £2,483.05 | -3.8% |
| 22 | Stratford-on-Avon | £2,484.17 | £2,484.17 | -3.9% |
| 23 | Nuneaton & Bedworth | £2,502.16 | £2,502.16 | -4.6% |
| 24 | Wyre Forest | £2,512.47 | £2,512.47 | -5.1% |
| 25 | Coventry | £2,516.72 | £2,516.72 | -5.2% |
| 26 | Shropshire UA | £2,528.18 | £2,528.18 | -5.7% |
| 27 | North Warwickshire | £2,532.10 | £2,532.10 | -5.9% |
| 28 | Wolverhampton | £2,538.99 | £2,538.99 | -6.2% |
| 29 | Herefordshire UA | £2,574.37 | £2,574.37 | -7.6% |
| 30 | Walsall | £2,627.48 | £2,627.48 | -9.9% |
Band D comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£2,146.76
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£2,360.73
- 3West Midlands← current30 councils£2,405.81
- 4East of England45 councils£2,408.51
- 5East Midlands35 councils£2,418.20
- 6North West35 councils£2,488.25
- 7South East64 councils£2,490.90
- 8South West27 councils£2,495.36
- 9North East12 councils£2,549.16
Regional figures show the median Band D charge across councils in that region.
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Dudley — Band D council tax
£2,144.84
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +10.3 — 10.3% cheaper than England average
England average Band D: £2,391.52 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Dudley already has the lowest Band D in West Midlands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band D council tax in West Midlands?
- Across the 30 billing authorities in West Midlands, Band D charges range from £2,144.84 (Dudley) to £2,627.48 (Walsall) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £2,391.52.
- Which council in West Midlands has the cheapest Band D?
- Dudley has the lowest Band D council tax in West Midlands: £2,144.84 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 10.3% below the England average.
- Which council in West Midlands has the most expensive Band D?
- Walsall has the highest Band D council tax in West Midlands: £2,627.48 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).