Band E council tax in West Midlands
All 30 billing authorities in West Midlands 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 West Midlands have the cheapest Band E council tax?
In West Midlands for 2026-27, Band E council tax ranges from £2,621.47/year (Dudley) to £3,211.36/year (Walsall) across 30 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band E is £2,922.97 (11/9 of Band D).
- West Midlands average Band E
- £2,932.94
- Cheapest in West Midlands
- £2,621.47
- Dudley
- Most expensive in West Midlands
- £3,211.36
- Walsall
| Rank | Council | Band E (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dudley | £2,621.47 | £2,144.84 | +10.3% |
| 2 | Stoke-on-Trent UA | £2,668.26 | £2,183.12 | +8.7% |
| 3 | Solihull | £2,685.54 | £2,197.26 | +8.1% |
| 4 | Sandwell | £2,743.23 | £2,244.46 | +6.1% |
| 5 | Telford and the Wrekin UA | £2,757.65 | £2,256.26 | +5.7% |
| 6 | Tamworth | £2,812.04 | £2,300.76 | +3.8% |
| 7 | Stafford | £2,814.39 | £2,302.68 | +3.7% |
| 8 | South Staffordshire | £2,827.82 | £2,313.67 | +3.3% |
| 9 | Newcastle-under-Lyme | £2,852.97 | £2,334.25 | +2.4% |
| 10 | Staffordshire Moorlands | £2,857.81 | £2,338.21 | +2.2% |
| 11 | East Staffordshire | £2,873.86 | £2,351.34 | +1.7% |
| 12 | Lichfield | £2,874.54 | £2,351.90 | +1.7% |
| 13 | Birmingham | £2,887.99 | £2,362.90 | +1.2% |
| 14 | Wychavon | £2,900.57 | £2,373.19 | +0.8% |
| 15 | Cannock Chase | £2,903.79 | £2,375.83 | +0.7% |
| 16 | Worcester | £2,940.43 | £2,405.81 | -0.6% |
| 17 | Malvern Hills | £2,995.57 | £2,450.92 | -2.5% |
| 18 | Warwick | £3,008.56 | £2,461.55 | -2.9% |
| 19 | Redditch | £3,010.27 | £2,462.95 | -3.0% |
| 20 | Bromsgrove | £3,029.46 | £2,478.65 | -3.6% |
| 21 | Rugby | £3,034.84 | £2,483.05 | -3.8% |
| 22 | Stratford-on-Avon | £3,036.21 | £2,484.17 | -3.9% |
| 23 | Nuneaton & Bedworth | £3,058.20 | £2,502.16 | -4.6% |
| 24 | Wyre Forest | £3,070.80 | £2,512.47 | -5.1% |
| 25 | Coventry | £3,075.99 | £2,516.72 | -5.2% |
| 26 | Shropshire UA | £3,090.00 | £2,528.18 | -5.7% |
| 27 | North Warwickshire | £3,094.79 | £2,532.10 | -5.9% |
| 28 | Wolverhampton | £3,103.21 | £2,538.99 | -6.2% |
| 29 | Herefordshire UA | £3,146.45 | £2,574.37 | -7.6% |
| 30 | Walsall | £3,211.36 | £2,627.48 | -9.9% |
Band E comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£2,623.82
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£2,885.34
- 3West Midlands← current30 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 West27 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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Dudley — Band E council tax
£2,621.47
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +10.3 — 10.3% cheaper than England average
England average Band E: £2,922.97 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Dudley already has the lowest Band E in West Midlands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band E council tax in West Midlands?
- Across the 30 billing authorities in West Midlands, Band E charges range from £2,621.47 (Dudley) to £3,211.36 (Walsall) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £2,922.97.
- Which council in West Midlands has the cheapest Band E?
- Dudley has the lowest Band E council tax in West Midlands: £2,621.47 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 10.3% below the England average.
- Which council in West Midlands has the most expensive Band E?
- Walsall has the highest Band E council tax in West Midlands: £3,211.36 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).