Birmingham Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Birmingham City Council (Metropolitan Borough) in West Midlands, England. Administering 44 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,362.90100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.04%+£113.38 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (West Midlands)#18 of 30In West Midlands

Postcodes Monitored44Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Birmingham

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 44 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit

Valuation Band	Full Annual (£)	10-Mo Direct Debit	12-Mo Installment	Single Person (-25%)	Single 10-Mo
Band A	£1,575.27	£157.53/mo	£131.27/mo	£1,181.45	£118.15/mo
Band B	£1,837.81	£183.78/mo	£153.15/mo	£1,378.36	£137.84/mo
Band C	£2,100.36	£210.04/mo	£175.03/mo	£1,575.27	£157.53/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,362.90	£236.29/mo	£196.91/mo	£1,772.18	£177.22/mo
Band E	£2,887.99	£288.80/mo	£240.67/mo	£2,165.99	£216.60/mo
Band F	£3,413.08	£341.31/mo	£284.42/mo	£2,559.81	£255.98/mo
Band G	£3,938.17	£393.82/mo	£328.18/mo	£2,953.63	£295.36/mo
Band H	£4,725.80	£472.58/mo	£393.82/mo	£3,544.35	£354.44/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027

1. Benchmark & Regional Delta-£29.10vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Birmingham Band D is -1.2% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£145.50.

Regional mean in West Midlands: £2399.67 (-£36.77).

2. England StandingRank #202 of 296 in EnglandTop 32% lowest Band D in England

Within West Midlands, Birmingham ranks #18 of 30 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 32th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£236.29 / 10 mosor £196.91 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £39.38 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.

Local authorities are legally required to grant 12-month billing upon written or online request.

Nearby Authorities in West Midlands: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in West Midlands:

Lichfield

Save £11.00/yrBand D: £2351.90 (-0.5%)

East Staffordshire

Save £11.56/yrBand D: £2351.34 (-0.5%)

Staffordshire Moorlands

Save £24.69/yrBand D: £2338.21 (-1%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in West Midlands:

Wychavon

+£10.29/yrBand D: £2373.19 (+0.4%)

Cannock Chase

+£12.93/yrBand D: £2375.83 (+0.5%)

Worcester

+£42.91/yrBand D: £2405.81 (+1.8%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Birmingham (Birmingham City Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Birmingham City Council sets the primary proportion of your bill, combining core civic services with the Adult Social Care precept.

Unitary Council Services: Education, social services, waste collection, housing, and planning.
Police Precept: Levied by the regional Police & Crime Commissioner.
Fire & Rescue Precept: Levied by the Combined Fire Authority.
Mayoral Precept: Combined authority precept where applicable.

Official Bill Verification: Exact statutory line-by-line pound allocations are itemised on your annual Council Tax Demand Notice issued each March. For specific budget schedules, consult Birmingham City Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.

Postcode Districts in Birmingham

Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.

B1Band B Dominant

Birmingham City Centre, Jewellery Quarter, Broad Street

Typical Bill:£1,838/yr

Dominant Band:Band Band B

B2Band C Dominant

New Street, Bullring, City Centre