How much did council tax go up on average in 2026-27?

The Band D bill went up by an average of 4.8% in 2026-27 across England's 296 billing authorities.

Which council had the biggest council tax rise in 2026-27?

Shropshire Council had the biggest rise — 9.0% (£209.00 more than last year).

Council Tax Increases 2026-27

The Band D council tax bill in England rose by an average of 4.8% from 2025-26 to 2026-27. The biggest rise was Shropshire Council at 9.0%. The smallest change was Hartlepool Council at 2.4%. Figures cover the 296 billing authorities that send the bill — county councils are not included because their 2026-27 share is not yet published.

Biggest rises

The 20 councils with the largest rises from 2025-26 to 2026-27

1. Shropshire Council+9.0%

£2,319.00 → £2,528.00+£209.00

2. North Somerset Council+8.5%

£2,295.00 → £2,491.00+£196.00

3. Trafford Council+8.0%

£2,123.00 → £2,292.00+£169.00

4. Wyre Forest District Council+8.0%

£2,327.00 → £2,512.00+£185.00

5. Wychavon District Council+7.8%

£2,201.00 → £2,373.00+£172.00

6. Worcester District Council+7.7%

£2,234.00 → £2,406.00+£172.00

7. Bromsgrove District Council+7.6%

£2,303.00 → £2,479.00+£176.00

8. Redditch District Council+7.6%

£2,289.00 → £2,463.00+£174.00

9. Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council+7.5%

£2,265.00 → £2,436.00+£171.00

10. Malvern Hills District Council+7.5%

£2,281.00 → £2,451.00+£170.00

11. Warrington Council+7.3%

£2,281.00 → £2,448.00+£167.00

12. Windsor & Maidenhead Council+7.1%

£1,824.00 → £1,953.00+£129.00

13. Wigan Council+6.0%

£2,031.00 → £2,153.00+£122.00

14. Manchester Council+5.9%

£2,183.00 → £2,312.00+£129.00

15. Bolton Council+5.9%

£2,267.00 → £2,400.00+£133.00

16. Tameside Council+5.8%

£2,312.00 → £2,447.00+£135.00

17. Stockport Council+5.8%

£2,475.00 → £2,619.00+£144.00

18. Rochdale Council+5.8%

£2,458.00 → £2,601.00+£143.00

19. Oldham Council+5.8%

£2,459.00 → £2,602.00+£143.00

20. Bury Council+5.8%

£2,415.00 → £2,555.00+£140.00

Smallest changes

The 20 councils with the smallest changes from 2025-26 to 2026-27

1. Hartlepool Council+2.4%

£2,499.00 → £2,560.00+£61.00

2. Middlesbrough Council+2.5%

£2,488.00 → £2,549.00+£61.00

3. Rutland Council+2.5%

£2,671.00 → £2,738.00+£67.00

4. Merton+2.5%

£2,094.00 → £2,147.00+£53.00

5. Doncaster Council+2.7%

£2,111.00 → £2,168.00+£57.00

6. Lincoln District Council+2.7%

£2,261.00 → £2,323.00+£62.00

7. Durham Council+2.8%

£2,551.00 → £2,622.00+£71.00

8. Harborough District Council+2.8%

£2,325.00 → £2,390.00+£65.00

9. Wandsworth+3.0%

£998.00 → £1,028.00+£30.00

10. Westminster+3.0%

£1,019.00 → £1,050.00+£31.00

11. Boston District Council+3.2%

£2,237.00 → £2,309.00+£72.00

12. West Lindsey District Council+3.2%

£2,280.00 → £2,354.00+£74.00

13. Oadby & Wigston District Council+3.3%

£2,330.00 → £2,407.00+£77.00

14. South Holland District Council+3.3%

£2,205.00 → £2,278.00+£73.00

15. South Kesteven District Council+3.3%

£2,187.00 → £2,260.00+£73.00

16. Charnwood District Council+3.4%

£2,328.00 → £2,406.00+£78.00

17. Melton District Council+3.4%

£2,351.00 → £2,430.00+£79.00

18. East Lindsey District Council+3.4%

£2,202.00 → £2,276.00+£74.00

19. North Kesteven District Council+3.4%

£2,261.06 → £2,337.81+£76.75

20. North West Leicestershire District Council+3.4%

£2,338.00 → £2,418.00+£80.00