Malvern Hills council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Malvern Hills is £2,450.92 a year for 2026/27. That's up 7.5% on 2025/26 and £59 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band C: 23% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,450.92 a year
- Council
- Malvern Hills
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- West Midlands
- Rank
- the 138th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 14th most expensive of 30 councils in the West Midlands - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Malvern Hills council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12. These are averages across the council area; your parish changes the exact figure (see below).
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,633.95 | £163.40 | £136.16 |
| Band B | £1,906.27 | £190.63 | £158.86 |
| Band C | £2,178.60 | £217.86 | £181.55 |
| Band D | £2,450.92 | £245.09 | £204.24 |
| Band E | £2,995.57 | £299.56 | £249.63 |
| Band F | £3,540.22 | £354.02 | £295.02 |
| Band G | £4,084.87 | £408.49 | £340.41 |
| Band H | £4,901.84 | £490.18 | £408.49 |
Bands as published by the government (area council tax including the average parish precept). Monthly figures divide the year equally; the first payment can differ by a few pence.
Where your council tax goes
A Band D bill in Malvern Hills is split between 5 bodies. Malvern Hills council's own share is £182.60.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malvern Hills council | £182.60 | 7% |
| Worcestershire County Council | £1,760.80 | 72% |
| West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner | £306.50 | 13% |
| Hereford & Worcester fire and rescue | £107.22 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £93.80 | 4% |
Homes in each band
30% of the 39,370 homes in Malvern Hills are in band A or B, and 18% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Council tax by parish in Malvern Hills
54 parish and town councils in Malvern Hills add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,357.12; add the parish share for your area. Other bands are the same fraction of Band D as above.
| Parish or town council | Parish share | Band D total | Change in parish share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abberley | £67.76 | £2,424.88 | +£0.62 |
| Alfrick and Lulsley | £39.08 | £2,396.20 | +£0.11 |
| Astley and Dunley | £36.52 | £2,393.64 | +£6.43 |
| Bayton | £48.46 | £2,405.58 | +£1.22 |
| Berrow | £21.63 | £2,378.75 | +£1.69 |
| Birtsmorton | £21.02 | £2,378.14 | +£2.13 |
| Broadheath | £47.95 | £2,405.07 | −£1.05 |
| Broadwas and Cotheridge | £66.59 | £2,423.71 | +£2.58 |
| Bushley | £86.05 | £2,443.17 | −£0.51 |
| Castlemorton | £20.80 | £2,377.92 | +£2.25 |
| Clifton upon Teme | £98.07 | £2,455.19 | +£0.00 |
| Earl's Croome | £54.10 | £2,411.22 | +£4.43 |
| Eastham | £90.34 | £2,447.46 | +£1.05 |
| Eldersfield | £8.05 | £2,365.17 | +£0.74 |
| Great Witley and Hillhampton | £33.79 | £2,390.91 | +£4.41 |
| Grimley | £83.44 | £2,440.56 | +£11.59 |
| Guarlford | £108.96 | £2,466.08 | +£3.64 |
| Hallow | £65.26 | £2,422.38 | +£0.93 |
| Hanley | £24.42 | £2,381.54 | +£8.04 |
| Hanley Castle | £39.54 | £2,396.66 | +£5.62 |
| Hill Croome | £62.44 | £2,419.56 | +£3.59 |
| Holt | £50.60 | £2,407.72 | +£3.12 |
| Kempsey | £96.10 | £2,453.22 | +£4.33 |
| Kenswick and Wichenford | £46.34 | £2,403.46 | +£3.19 |
| Knighton on Teme | £43.39 | £2,400.51 | +£3.27 |
| Knightwick and Doddenham | £34.24 | £2,391.36 | +£1.20 |
| Leigh and Bransford | £26.63 | £2,383.75 | +£0.93 |
| Lindridge | £24.48 | £2,381.60 | +£0.02 |
| Little Malvern and Welland | £57.53 | £2,414.65 | +£2.02 |
| Little Witley | £40.07 | £2,397.19 | +£1.50 |
| Longdon Holdfast and Queenhill | £66.34 | £2,423.46 | +£8.40 |
| Lower Sapey | £13.02 | £2,370.14 | +£0.33 |
| Madresfield | £33.86 | £2,390.98 | −£0.19 |
| Malvern | £137.14 | £2,494.26 | +£9.53 |
| Malvern Wells | £127.92 | £2,485.04 | +£4.68 |
| Mamble | £50.17 | £2,407.29 | +£1.27 |
| Martley | £76.99 | £2,434.11 | +£3.31 |
| Newland | £44.95 | £2,402.07 | +£1.78 |
| Pendock | £53.20 | £2,410.32 | −£23.22 |
| Pensax | £59.79 | £2,416.91 | +£1.55 |
| Powick | £61.44 | £2,418.56 | +£2.58 |
| Ripple | £43.92 | £2,401.04 | −£0.35 |
| Rochford | £34.32 | £2,391.44 | +£1.92 |
| Rushwick | £44.85 | £2,401.97 | +£4.75 |
| Severn Stoke and Croome D'Abitot | £50.71 | £2,407.83 | +£6.72 |
| Shelsley (Beauchamp Kings Walsh) | £34.45 | £2,391.57 | −£5.39 |
| Shrawley | £51.46 | £2,408.58 | −£0.67 |
| Stanford with Orleton | £1.94 | £2,359.06 | −£0.04 |
| Stockton on Teme | £8.21 | £2,365.33 | −£0.06 |
| Stoke Bliss Kyre and Bockleton | £24.55 | £2,381.67 | +£2.42 |
| Suckley | £68.28 | £2,425.40 | +£2.81 |
| Tenbury | £188.06 | £2,545.18 | +£5.51 |
| Upton upon Severn | £154.02 | £2,511.14 | +£11.83 |
| West Malvern | £90.31 | £2,447.43 | +£5.38 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Malvern Hills
Everyone in England gets the national discounts: 25% off if you live alone, nothing to pay for all-student homes, and one band lower if your home has been adapted for a disabled person. How discounts work. Malvern Hills also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 2 years |
| Local discounts | 100% discount for 1 month on unoccupied and unfurnished property; 100% discount for 3 months on newly built unoccupied and unfurnished property; 100% discount for up to 12 months on unoccupied, unfurnished property needing or undergoing major repair |
Source: Malvern Hills website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Malvern Hills Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Malvern Hills over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,450.92 |
| 2025/26 | £2,280.82 |
| 2024/25 | £2,180.73 |
| 2023/24 | £2,081.77 |
| 2022/23 | £1,983.90 |
| 2021/22 | £1,913.19 |
| 2020/21 | £1,857.23 |
| 2019/20 | £1,790.78 |
| 2018/19 | £1,713.86 |
| 2017/18 | £1,638.21 |
| 2016/17 | £1,593.49 |
| 2015/16 | £1,538.44 |
| 2014/15 | £1,511.60 |
| 2013/14 | £1,482.46 |
| 2012/13 | £1,479.51 |
| 2011/12 | £1,478.01 |
| 2010/11 | £1,477.24 |
| 2009/10 | £1,440.93 |
| 2008/09 | £1,395.16 |
| 2007/08 | £1,336.63 |
| 2006/07 | £1,278.63 |
| 2005/06 | £1,223.70 |
| 2004/05 | £1,179.62 |
| 2003/04 | £1,100.59 |
| 2002/03 | £985.89 |
| 2001/02 | £897.50 |
| 2000/01 | £801.53 |
| 1999/00 | £727.93 |
| 1998/99 | £667.14 |
| 1997/98 | £604.38 |
| 1996/97 | £573.05 |
| 1995/96 | £497.25 |
| 1994/95 | £517.50 |
| 1993/94 | £526.50 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire | £2,574.37 | +£123.45 | Compare |
| Wychavon | £2,373.19 | −£77.73 | Compare |
| Shropshire | £2,528.18 | +£77.26 | Compare |
| Wyre Forest | £2,512.47 | +£61.55 | Compare |
| Tewkesbury | £2,340.53 | −£110.39 | Compare |
| Worcester | £2,405.81 | −£45.11 | Compare |
| Forest of Dean | £2,443.42 | −£7.50 | Compare |
Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
This site is independent. To pay, see your exact bill, tell the council you've moved or apply for a discount, use the council's own site.
Questions
How much is council tax in Malvern Hills?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,450.92 a year. Bands run from £1,633.95 (Band A) to £4,901.84 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band C council tax a month in Malvern Hills?
Band C is £2,178.60 a year: £217.86 a month over 10 payments or £181.55 over 12. Band C is the most common band here (23% of homes).
How much did Malvern Hills council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,280.82 in 2025/26 to £2,450.92 in 2026/27, an increase of 7.5% (£170.10).
Does Malvern Hills charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Malvern Hills charges a 100% premium on second homes in 2026/27, so the owner pays 200% of the normal charge.
Who do I pay council tax to in Malvern Hills?
You pay Malvern Hills council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Worcestershire County Council, West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, Hereford & Worcester fire and rescue and Parish or town council. Use the council's own website to pay, check your bill or apply for discounts.
Sources
- Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, published 25 March 2026, checked 27 October 2026
- Council Tax: stock of properties, 2026 - CTSOP1.1: number of properties by Council Tax band, local authority and LSOA/MSOA at 31 March 2026 (geography = LAUA rows), Valuation Office Agency, checked 27 October 2026
- Council website (premiums and discounts), checked 27 October 2026
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we compile these figures.