Band E council tax in South West
All 27 billing authorities in South West ranked by their Band E annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band E = 11/9 of Band D; England average Band E: £2,922.97/year.
Which councils in South West have the cheapest Band E council tax?
In South West for 2026-27, Band E council tax ranges from £2,503.06/year (Isles of Scilly) to £3,379.47/year (Dorset Council) across 27 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band E is £2,922.97 (11/9 of Band D).
- South West average Band E
- £3,069.49
- Cheapest in South West
- £2,503.06
- Isles of Scilly
- Most expensive in South West
- £3,379.47
- Dorset Council
| Rank | Council | Band E (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isles of Scilly | £2,503.06 | £2,047.96 | +14.4% |
| 2 | Tewkesbury | £2,860.65 | £2,340.53 | +2.1% |
| 3 | Gloucester | £2,879.36 | £2,355.84 | +1.5% |
| 4 | Cheltenham | £2,896.08 | £2,369.52 | +0.9% |
| 5 | Bath & North East Somerset UA | £2,913.07 | £2,383.42 | +0.3% |
| 6 | Cotswold | £2,923.13 | £2,391.65 | +0.0% |
| 7 | Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole | £2,976.82 | £2,435.58 | -1.8% |
| 8 | Swindon UA | £2,979.90 | £2,438.10 | -1.9% |
| 9 | Plymouth UA | £2,984.48 | £2,441.85 | -2.1% |
| 10 | Forest of Dean | £2,986.40 | £2,443.42 | -2.2% |
| 11 | Torbay UA | £3,019.19 | £2,470.25 | -3.3% |
| 12 | North Somerset UA | £3,044.82 | £2,491.22 | -4.2% |
| 13 | Stroud | £3,045.00 | £2,491.36 | -4.2% |
| 14 | Exeter | £3,049.88 | £2,495.36 | -4.3% |
| 15 | South Gloucestershire UA | £3,117.39 | £2,550.59 | -6.7% |
| 16 | Somerset UA | £3,129.61 | £2,560.59 | -7.1% |
| 17 | Wiltshire UA | £3,143.29 | £2,571.78 | -7.5% |
| 18 | Cornwall UA | £3,166.69 | £2,590.93 | -8.3% |
| 19 | East Devon | £3,172.23 | £2,595.46 | -8.5% |
| 20 | Torridge | £3,179.51 | £2,601.42 | -8.8% |
| 21 | South Hams | £3,196.38 | £2,615.22 | -9.4% |
| 22 | North Devon | £3,229.37 | £2,642.21 | -10.5% |
| 23 | Teignbridge | £3,230.48 | £2,643.12 | -10.5% |
| 24 | Mid Devon | £3,246.72 | £2,656.41 | -11.1% |
| 25 | West Devon | £3,306.51 | £2,705.33 | -13.1% |
| 26 | Bristol UA | £3,316.72 | £2,713.68 | -13.5% |
| 27 | Dorset Council | £3,379.47 | £2,765.02 | -15.6% |
Band E comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£2,623.82
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£2,885.34
- 3West Midlands30 councils£2,940.43
- 4East of England45 councils£2,943.73
- 5East Midlands35 councils£2,955.58
- 6North West35 councils£3,041.19
- 7South East64 councils£3,044.43
- 8South West← current27 councils£3,049.88
- 9North East12 councils£3,115.64
Regional figures show the median Band E charge across councils in that region.
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Isles of Scilly — Band E council tax
£2,503.06
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +14.4 — 14.4% cheaper than England average
England average Band E: £2,922.97 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Isles of Scilly already has the lowest Band E in South West.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band E council tax in South West?
- Across the 27 billing authorities in South West, Band E charges range from £2,503.06 (Isles of Scilly) to £3,379.47 (Dorset Council) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £2,922.97.
- Which council in South West has the cheapest Band E?
- Isles of Scilly has the lowest Band E council tax in South West: £2,503.06 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 14.4% below the England average.
- Which council in South West has the most expensive Band E?
- Dorset Council has the highest Band E council tax in South West: £3,379.47 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).