Band H council tax in South West
All 27 billing authorities in South West ranked by their Band H annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band H = 18/9 of Band D; England average Band H: £4,783.04/year.
Which councils in South West have the cheapest Band H council tax?
In South West for 2026-27, Band H council tax ranges from £4,095.92/year (Isles of Scilly) to £5,530.04/year (Dorset Council) across 27 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band H is £4,783.04 (18/9 of Band D).
- South West average Band H
- £5,022.80
- Cheapest in South West
- £4,095.92
- Isles of Scilly
- Most expensive in South West
- £5,530.04
- Dorset Council
| Rank | Council | Band H (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isles of Scilly | £4,095.92 | £2,047.96 | +14.4% |
| 2 | Tewkesbury | £4,681.06 | £2,340.53 | +2.1% |
| 3 | Gloucester | £4,711.68 | £2,355.84 | +1.5% |
| 4 | Cheltenham | £4,739.04 | £2,369.52 | +0.9% |
| 5 | Bath & North East Somerset UA | £4,766.84 | £2,383.42 | +0.3% |
| 6 | Cotswold | £4,783.30 | £2,391.65 | +0.0% |
| 7 | Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole | £4,871.16 | £2,435.58 | -1.8% |
| 8 | Swindon UA | £4,876.20 | £2,438.10 | -1.9% |
| 9 | Plymouth UA | £4,883.70 | £2,441.85 | -2.1% |
| 10 | Forest of Dean | £4,886.84 | £2,443.42 | -2.2% |
| 11 | Torbay UA | £4,940.50 | £2,470.25 | -3.3% |
| 12 | North Somerset UA | £4,982.44 | £2,491.22 | -4.2% |
| 13 | Stroud | £4,982.72 | £2,491.36 | -4.2% |
| 14 | Exeter | £4,990.72 | £2,495.36 | -4.3% |
| 15 | South Gloucestershire UA | £5,101.18 | £2,550.59 | -6.7% |
| 16 | Somerset UA | £5,121.18 | £2,560.59 | -7.1% |
| 17 | Wiltshire UA | £5,143.56 | £2,571.78 | -7.5% |
| 18 | Cornwall UA | £5,181.86 | £2,590.93 | -8.3% |
| 19 | East Devon | £5,190.92 | £2,595.46 | -8.5% |
| 20 | Torridge | £5,202.84 | £2,601.42 | -8.8% |
| 21 | South Hams | £5,230.44 | £2,615.22 | -9.4% |
| 22 | North Devon | £5,284.42 | £2,642.21 | -10.5% |
| 23 | Teignbridge | £5,286.24 | £2,643.12 | -10.5% |
| 24 | Mid Devon | £5,312.82 | £2,656.41 | -11.1% |
| 25 | West Devon | £5,410.66 | £2,705.33 | -13.1% |
| 26 | Bristol UA | £5,427.36 | £2,713.68 | -13.5% |
| 27 | Dorset Council | £5,530.04 | £2,765.02 | -15.6% |
Band H comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£4,293.52
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£4,721.46
- 3West Midlands30 councils£4,811.62
- 4East of England45 councils£4,817.02
- 5East Midlands35 councils£4,836.40
- 6North West35 councils£4,976.50
- 7South East64 councils£4,981.80
- 8South West← current27 councils£4,990.72
- 9North East12 councils£5,098.32
Regional figures show the median Band H charge across councils in that region.
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Isles of Scilly — Band H council tax
£4,095.92
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +14.4 — 14.4% cheaper than England average
England average Band H: £4,783.04 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Isles of Scilly already has the lowest Band H in South West.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band H council tax in South West?
- Across the 27 billing authorities in South West, Band H charges range from £4,095.92 (Isles of Scilly) to £5,530.04 (Dorset Council) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £4,783.04.
- Which council in South West has the cheapest Band H?
- Isles of Scilly has the lowest Band H council tax in South West: £4,095.92 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 14.4% below the England average.
- Which council in South West has the most expensive Band H?
- Dorset Council has the highest Band H council tax in South West: £5,530.04 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).