Shropshire Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Shropshire Council (Unitary Authority) in West Midlands, England. Administering 22 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,528.18100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+9.93%+£228.37 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (West Midlands)#5 of 30In West Midlands

Postcodes Monitored22Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Shropshire

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 22 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	£1,685.45	£168.55/mo	£140.45/mo	£1,264.09	£126.41/mo
Band B	£1,966.36	£196.64/mo	£163.86/mo	£1,474.77	£147.48/mo
Band C	£2,247.27	£224.73/mo	£187.27/mo	£1,685.45	£168.55/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,528.18	£252.82/mo	£210.68/mo	£1,896.14	£189.61/mo
Band E	£3,090.00	£309.00/mo	£257.50/mo	£2,317.50	£231.75/mo
Band F	£3,651.82	£365.18/mo	£304.32/mo	£2,738.87	£273.89/mo
Band G	£4,213.63	£421.36/mo	£351.14/mo	£3,160.22	£316.02/mo
Band H	£5,056.36	£505.64/mo	£421.36/mo	£3,792.27	£379.23/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+£136.18vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Shropshire Band D is +5.7% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£680.90.

Regional mean in West Midlands: £2399.67 (+£128.51).

2. England StandingRank #77 of 296 in EnglandTop 26% highest Band D in England

Within West Midlands, Shropshire ranks #5 of 30 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 26th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£252.82 / 10 mosor £210.68 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £42.14 / 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:

Coventry

Save £11.46/yrBand D: £2516.72 (-0.5%)

Wyre Forest

Save £15.71/yrBand D: £2512.47 (-0.6%)

Nuneaton and Bedworth

Save £26.02/yrBand D: £2502.16 (-1%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in West Midlands:

North Warwickshire

+£3.92/yrBand D: £2532.10 (+0.2%)

Wolverhampton

+£10.81/yrBand D: £2538.99 (+0.4%)

Herefordshire, County of

+£46.19/yrBand D: £2574.37 (+1.8%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Shropshire (Shropshire Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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