Band G council tax in South West
All 27 billing authorities in South West ranked by their Band G annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band G = 15/9 of Band D; England average Band G: £3,985.87/year.
Which councils in South West have the cheapest Band G council tax?
In South West for 2026-27, Band G council tax ranges from £3,413.27/year (Isles of Scilly) to £4,608.37/year (Dorset Council) across 27 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band G is £3,985.87 (15/9 of Band D).
- South West average Band G
- £4,185.67
- Cheapest in South West
- £3,413.27
- Isles of Scilly
- Most expensive in South West
- £4,608.37
- Dorset Council
| Rank | Council | Band G (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isles of Scilly | £3,413.27 | £2,047.96 | +14.4% |
| 2 | Tewkesbury | £3,900.88 | £2,340.53 | +2.1% |
| 3 | Gloucester | £3,926.40 | £2,355.84 | +1.5% |
| 4 | Cheltenham | £3,949.20 | £2,369.52 | +0.9% |
| 5 | Bath & North East Somerset UA | £3,972.37 | £2,383.42 | +0.3% |
| 6 | Cotswold | £3,986.08 | £2,391.65 | +0.0% |
| 7 | Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole | £4,059.30 | £2,435.58 | -1.8% |
| 8 | Swindon UA | £4,063.50 | £2,438.10 | -1.9% |
| 9 | Plymouth UA | £4,069.75 | £2,441.85 | -2.1% |
| 10 | Forest of Dean | £4,072.37 | £2,443.42 | -2.2% |
| 11 | Torbay UA | £4,117.08 | £2,470.25 | -3.3% |
| 12 | North Somerset UA | £4,152.03 | £2,491.22 | -4.2% |
| 13 | Stroud | £4,152.27 | £2,491.36 | -4.2% |
| 14 | Exeter | £4,158.93 | £2,495.36 | -4.3% |
| 15 | South Gloucestershire UA | £4,250.98 | £2,550.59 | -6.7% |
| 16 | Somerset UA | £4,267.65 | £2,560.59 | -7.1% |
| 17 | Wiltshire UA | £4,286.30 | £2,571.78 | -7.5% |
| 18 | Cornwall UA | £4,318.22 | £2,590.93 | -8.3% |
| 19 | East Devon | £4,325.77 | £2,595.46 | -8.5% |
| 20 | Torridge | £4,335.70 | £2,601.42 | -8.8% |
| 21 | South Hams | £4,358.70 | £2,615.22 | -9.4% |
| 22 | North Devon | £4,403.68 | £2,642.21 | -10.5% |
| 23 | Teignbridge | £4,405.20 | £2,643.12 | -10.5% |
| 24 | Mid Devon | £4,427.35 | £2,656.41 | -11.1% |
| 25 | West Devon | £4,508.88 | £2,705.33 | -13.1% |
| 26 | Bristol UA | £4,522.80 | £2,713.68 | -13.5% |
| 27 | Dorset Council | £4,608.37 | £2,765.02 | -15.6% |
Band G comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£3,577.93
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£3,934.55
- 3West Midlands30 councils£4,009.68
- 4East of England45 councils£4,014.18
- 5East Midlands35 councils£4,030.33
- 6North West35 councils£4,147.08
- 7South East64 councils£4,151.50
- 8South West← current27 councils£4,158.93
- 9North East12 councils£4,248.60
Regional figures show the median Band G charge across councils in that region.
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Isles of Scilly — Band G council tax
£3,413.27
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +14.4 — 14.4% cheaper than England average
England average Band G: £3,985.87 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Isles of Scilly already has the lowest Band G in South West.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band G council tax in South West?
- Across the 27 billing authorities in South West, Band G charges range from £3,413.27 (Isles of Scilly) to £4,608.37 (Dorset Council) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £3,985.87.
- Which council in South West has the cheapest Band G?
- Isles of Scilly has the lowest Band G council tax in South West: £3,413.27 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 14.4% below the England average.
- Which council in South West has the most expensive Band G?
- Dorset Council has the highest Band G council tax in South West: £4,608.37 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).