Rankings · 2026-27

Which council has the lowest council tax?

Lowest Band DWandsworth£1,028.21 · London

Area averages set by councils for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Real bills vary by parish, band and discount. How the figures work

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£1,028.21No. 1

Lowest council tax

No. 1: Wandsworth.

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£2,765.02No. 1

Highest council tax

No. 1: Dorset.

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+9.0%No. 1

Biggest council tax rises

No. 1: Shropshire.

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RankingNo. 1
Lowest council taxWandsworth£1,028.21
Highest council taxDorset£2,765.02
Biggest council tax risesShropshire+9.0%
Smallest council tax risesHartlepool+2.5%
Highest parish preceptsElmton£551.46
Biggest parish precept risesRadcliffe on Trent£200.12
Largest parish and town councilsTaunton£6,922,706

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Data: MHCLG, 2026-27 releases, under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Sources and method