Dudley Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (Metropolitan Borough) in West Midlands, England. Administering 9 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,144.84100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£101.94 vs 2025/26

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

Postcodes Monitored9Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Dudley

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 9 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	£1,429.89	£142.99/mo	£119.16/mo	£1,072.42	£107.24/mo
Band B	£1,668.21	£166.82/mo	£139.02/mo	£1,251.16	£125.12/mo
Band C	£1,906.52	£190.65/mo	£158.88/mo	£1,429.89	£142.99/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,144.84	£214.48/mo	£178.74/mo	£1,608.63	£160.86/mo
Band E	£2,621.47	£262.15/mo	£218.46/mo	£1,966.10	£196.61/mo
Band F	£3,098.10	£309.81/mo	£258.18/mo	£2,323.58	£232.36/mo
Band G	£3,574.73	£357.47/mo	£297.89/mo	£2,681.05	£268.11/mo
Band H	£4,289.68	£428.97/mo	£357.47/mo	£3,217.26	£321.73/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-£247.16vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Dudley Band D is -10.3% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£1235.80.

Regional mean in West Midlands: £2399.67 (-£254.83).

2. England StandingRank #278 of 296 in EnglandTop 6% lowest Band D in England

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

Nation Percentile: 6th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£214.48 / 10 mosor £178.74 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £35.74 / 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

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in West Midlands:

Stoke-on-Trent

+£38.28/yrBand D: £2183.12 (+1.8%)

Solihull

+£52.42/yrBand D: £2197.26 (+2.4%)

Sandwell

+£99.62/yrBand D: £2244.46 (+4.6%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Dudley (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Dudley Metropolitan Borough 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 Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.