Band F council tax in South West
All 27 billing authorities in South West ranked by their Band F annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band F = 13/9 of Band D; England average Band F: £3,454.42/year.
Which councils in South West have the cheapest Band F council tax?
In South West for 2026-27, Band F council tax ranges from £2,958.16/year (Isles of Scilly) to £3,993.92/year (Dorset Council) across 27 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band F is £3,454.42 (13/9 of Band D).
- South West average Band F
- £3,627.58
- Cheapest in South West
- £2,958.16
- Isles of Scilly
- Most expensive in South West
- £3,993.92
- Dorset Council
| Rank | Council | Band F (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isles of Scilly | £2,958.16 | £2,047.96 | +14.4% |
| 2 | Tewkesbury | £3,380.77 | £2,340.53 | +2.1% |
| 3 | Gloucester | £3,402.88 | £2,355.84 | +1.5% |
| 4 | Cheltenham | £3,422.64 | £2,369.52 | +0.9% |
| 5 | Bath & North East Somerset UA | £3,442.72 | £2,383.42 | +0.3% |
| 6 | Cotswold | £3,454.61 | £2,391.65 | +0.0% |
| 7 | Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole | £3,518.06 | £2,435.58 | -1.8% |
| 8 | Swindon UA | £3,521.70 | £2,438.10 | -1.9% |
| 9 | Plymouth UA | £3,527.12 | £2,441.85 | -2.1% |
| 10 | Forest of Dean | £3,529.38 | £2,443.42 | -2.2% |
| 11 | Torbay UA | £3,568.14 | £2,470.25 | -3.3% |
| 12 | North Somerset UA | £3,598.43 | £2,491.22 | -4.2% |
| 13 | Stroud | £3,598.63 | £2,491.36 | -4.2% |
| 14 | Exeter | £3,604.41 | £2,495.36 | -4.3% |
| 15 | South Gloucestershire UA | £3,684.19 | £2,550.59 | -6.7% |
| 16 | Somerset UA | £3,698.63 | £2,560.59 | -7.1% |
| 17 | Wiltshire UA | £3,714.79 | £2,571.78 | -7.5% |
| 18 | Cornwall UA | £3,742.45 | £2,590.93 | -8.3% |
| 19 | East Devon | £3,749.00 | £2,595.46 | -8.5% |
| 20 | Torridge | £3,757.61 | £2,601.42 | -8.8% |
| 21 | South Hams | £3,777.54 | £2,615.22 | -9.4% |
| 22 | North Devon | £3,816.53 | £2,642.21 | -10.5% |
| 23 | Teignbridge | £3,817.84 | £2,643.12 | -10.5% |
| 24 | Mid Devon | £3,837.04 | £2,656.41 | -11.1% |
| 25 | West Devon | £3,907.70 | £2,705.33 | -13.1% |
| 26 | Bristol UA | £3,919.76 | £2,713.68 | -13.5% |
| 27 | Dorset Council | £3,993.92 | £2,765.02 | -15.6% |
Band F comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£3,100.88
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£3,409.94
- 3West Midlands30 councils£3,475.06
- 4East of England45 councils£3,478.96
- 5East Midlands35 councils£3,492.96
- 6North West35 councils£3,594.14
- 7South East64 councils£3,597.97
- 8South West← current27 councils£3,604.41
- 9North East12 councils£3,682.12
Regional figures show the median Band F charge across councils in that region.
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Isles of Scilly — Band F council tax
£2,958.16
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +14.4 — 14.4% cheaper than England average
England average Band F: £3,454.42 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Isles of Scilly already has the lowest Band F in South West.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band F council tax in South West?
- Across the 27 billing authorities in South West, Band F charges range from £2,958.16 (Isles of Scilly) to £3,993.92 (Dorset Council) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £3,454.42.
- Which council in South West has the cheapest Band F?
- Isles of Scilly has the lowest Band F council tax in South West: £2,958.16 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 14.4% below the England average.
- Which council in South West has the most expensive Band F?
- Dorset Council has the highest Band F council tax in South West: £3,993.92 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).