Council tax for every council in England, Scotland and Wales
Every band, the monthly cost, this year's rise, parish rates, discounts and second-home premiums for all 350 councils, from official 2026/27 figures.
Popular councils
- WandsworthBand D £1,028.21, +3.0%
- ManchesterBand D £2,312.04, +5.9%
- EalingBand D £2,138.53, +4.8%
- BristolBand D £2,713.68, +5.0%
- EdinburghBand D £1,626.05, +4.0%
- BirminghamBand D £2,362.90, +5.2%
- LeedsBand D £2,283.73, +5.1%
- GlasgowBand D £1,706.00, +5.9%
- CardiffBand D £2,013.18, +4.5%
- LiverpoolBand D £2,673.59, +5.0%
- WestminsterBand D £1,049.55, +3.0%
- CornwallBand D £2,590.93, +5.3%
Cheapest and most expensive in 2026/27
| Nation | Cheapest Band D | Most expensive Band D |
|---|---|---|
| England | Wandsworth£1,028.21 | Dorset£2,765.02 |
| Scotland | South Lanarkshire£1,468.47 | Midlothian£1,816.16 |
| Wales | Cardiff£2,013.18 | Merthyr Tydfil£2,593.60 |
Work out your bill
What's on each council page
Every council page answers the question first: what a Band D home pays this year, a year and a month. Then it shows every band, how much the bill went up, which bodies get a share (council, county, police, fire, the Greater London Authority or the parish), and how many homes are in each band. In England we show the Band D charge in each of 8,901 parish and town council areas. Scottish pages add Scottish Water's water and sewerage charges, so you see the whole bill. Each page lists the council's own premiums on second and empty homes, links to its website and Council Tax Reduction scheme, compares nearby councils and cites every source.
Guides
Questions
How much is council tax?
It depends on your council and band. In 2026/27 the average Band D bill is £2,391.52 in England, £2,283.08 in Wales and £1,653.44 in Scotland (plus water and sewerage). Find your council for every band.
How much is council tax a month?
On average £239.15 a month for Band D in England over the usual 10 payments, or £199.29 over 12.
Where is council tax cheapest?
England: Wandsworth (£1,028 Band D); Scotland: South Lanarkshire (£1,468 Band D); Wales: Cardiff (£2,013 Band D).
When does council tax change?
Councils set the new year's charges in February and March, and new bills start on 1 April. Our figures are for 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Independent: not affiliated with any council or the government. Figures from GOV.UK, the Welsh Government, the Scottish Government, Scottish Water and the Valuation Office Agency. Methodology.