Coventry Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Coventry City Council (Metropolitan Borough) in West Midlands, England. Administering 6 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,516.72100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+3.95%+£95.63 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (West Midlands)#6 of 30In West Midlands

Postcodes Monitored6Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Coventry

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 6 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	£1,677.81	£167.78/mo	£139.82/mo	£1,258.36	£125.84/mo
Band B	£1,957.45	£195.75/mo	£163.12/mo	£1,468.09	£146.81/mo
Band C	£2,237.08	£223.71/mo	£186.42/mo	£1,677.81	£167.78/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,516.72	£251.67/mo	£209.73/mo	£1,887.54	£188.75/mo
Band E	£3,075.99	£307.60/mo	£256.33/mo	£2,306.99	£230.70/mo
Band F	£3,635.26	£363.53/mo	£302.94/mo	£2,726.45	£272.65/mo
Band G	£4,194.53	£419.45/mo	£349.54/mo	£3,145.90	£314.59/mo
Band H	£5,033.44	£503.34/mo	£419.45/mo	£3,775.08	£377.51/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+£124.72vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Coventry Band D is +5.2% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£623.60.

Regional mean in West Midlands: £2399.67 (+£117.05).

2. England StandingRank #84 of 296 in EnglandTop 28% highest Band D in England

Within West Midlands, Coventry ranks #6 of 30 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 28th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£251.67 / 10 mosor £209.73 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £41.94 / 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:

Wyre Forest

Save £4.25/yrBand D: £2512.47 (-0.2%)

Nuneaton and Bedworth

Save £14.56/yrBand D: £2502.16 (-0.6%)

Stratford-on-Avon

Save £32.55/yrBand D: £2484.17 (-1.3%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in West Midlands:

Shropshire

+£11.46/yrBand D: £2528.18 (+0.5%)

North Warwickshire

+£15.38/yrBand D: £2532.10 (+0.6%)

Wolverhampton

+£22.27/yrBand D: £2538.99 (+0.9%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Coventry 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 Coventry City Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.