Band H council tax in West Midlands
All 30 billing authorities in West Midlands 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 West Midlands have the cheapest Band H council tax?
In West Midlands for 2026-27, Band H council tax ranges from £4,289.68/year (Dudley) to £5,254.96/year (Walsall) across 30 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band H is £4,783.04 (18/9 of Band D).
- West Midlands average Band H
- £4,799.35
- Cheapest in West Midlands
- £4,289.68
- Dudley
- Most expensive in West Midlands
- £5,254.96
- Walsall
| Rank | Council | Band H (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dudley | £4,289.68 | £2,144.84 | +10.3% |
| 2 | Stoke-on-Trent UA | £4,366.24 | £2,183.12 | +8.7% |
| 3 | Solihull | £4,394.52 | £2,197.26 | +8.1% |
| 4 | Sandwell | £4,488.92 | £2,244.46 | +6.1% |
| 5 | Telford and the Wrekin UA | £4,512.52 | £2,256.26 | +5.7% |
| 6 | Tamworth | £4,601.52 | £2,300.76 | +3.8% |
| 7 | Stafford | £4,605.36 | £2,302.68 | +3.7% |
| 8 | South Staffordshire | £4,627.34 | £2,313.67 | +3.3% |
| 9 | Newcastle-under-Lyme | £4,668.50 | £2,334.25 | +2.4% |
| 10 | Staffordshire Moorlands | £4,676.42 | £2,338.21 | +2.2% |
| 11 | East Staffordshire | £4,702.68 | £2,351.34 | +1.7% |
| 12 | Lichfield | £4,703.80 | £2,351.90 | +1.7% |
| 13 | Birmingham | £4,725.80 | £2,362.90 | +1.2% |
| 14 | Wychavon | £4,746.38 | £2,373.19 | +0.8% |
| 15 | Cannock Chase | £4,751.66 | £2,375.83 | +0.7% |
| 16 | Worcester | £4,811.62 | £2,405.81 | -0.6% |
| 17 | Malvern Hills | £4,901.84 | £2,450.92 | -2.5% |
| 18 | Warwick | £4,923.10 | £2,461.55 | -2.9% |
| 19 | Redditch | £4,925.90 | £2,462.95 | -3.0% |
| 20 | Bromsgrove | £4,957.30 | £2,478.65 | -3.6% |
| 21 | Rugby | £4,966.10 | £2,483.05 | -3.8% |
| 22 | Stratford-on-Avon | £4,968.34 | £2,484.17 | -3.9% |
| 23 | Nuneaton & Bedworth | £5,004.32 | £2,502.16 | -4.6% |
| 24 | Wyre Forest | £5,024.94 | £2,512.47 | -5.1% |
| 25 | Coventry | £5,033.44 | £2,516.72 | -5.2% |
| 26 | Shropshire UA | £5,056.36 | £2,528.18 | -5.7% |
| 27 | North Warwickshire | £5,064.20 | £2,532.10 | -5.9% |
| 28 | Wolverhampton | £5,077.98 | £2,538.99 | -6.2% |
| 29 | Herefordshire UA | £5,148.74 | £2,574.37 | -7.6% |
| 30 | Walsall | £5,254.96 | £2,627.48 | -9.9% |
Band H comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£4,293.52
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£4,721.46
- 3West Midlands← current30 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 West27 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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Dudley — Band H council tax
£4,289.68
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +10.3 — 10.3% cheaper than England average
England average Band H: £4,783.04 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Dudley already has the lowest Band H in West Midlands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band H council tax in West Midlands?
- Across the 30 billing authorities in West Midlands, Band H charges range from £4,289.68 (Dudley) to £5,254.96 (Walsall) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £4,783.04.
- Which council in West Midlands has the cheapest Band H?
- Dudley has the lowest Band H council tax in West Midlands: £4,289.68 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 10.3% below the England average.
- Which council in West Midlands has the most expensive Band H?
- Walsall has the highest Band H council tax in West Midlands: £5,254.96 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).