Stoke-on-Trent Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Stoke-on-Trent City Council (Unitary Authority) in West Midlands, England. Administering 5 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,183.12100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£103.76 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (West Midlands)#29 of 30In West Midlands

Postcodes Monitored5Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Stoke-on-Trent

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 5 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	£1,455.41	£145.54/mo	£121.28/mo	£1,091.56	£109.16/mo
Band B	£1,697.98	£169.80/mo	£141.50/mo	£1,273.49	£127.35/mo
Band C	£1,940.55	£194.06/mo	£161.71/mo	£1,455.41	£145.54/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,183.12	£218.31/mo	£181.93/mo	£1,637.34	£163.73/mo
Band E	£2,668.26	£266.83/mo	£222.36/mo	£2,001.20	£200.12/mo
Band F	£3,153.40	£315.34/mo	£262.78/mo	£2,365.05	£236.51/mo
Band G	£3,638.53	£363.85/mo	£303.21/mo	£2,728.90	£272.89/mo
Band H	£4,366.24	£436.62/mo	£363.85/mo	£3,274.68	£327.47/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-£208.88vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Stoke-on-Trent Band D is -8.7% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£1044.40.

Regional mean in West Midlands: £2399.67 (-£216.55).

2. England StandingRank #274 of 296 in EnglandTop 8% lowest Band D in England

Within West Midlands, Stoke-on-Trent ranks #29 of 30 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 8th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£218.31 / 10 mosor £181.93 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £36.38 / 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:

Dudley

Save £38.28/yrBand D: £2144.84 (-1.8%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in West Midlands:

Solihull

+£14.14/yrBand D: £2197.26 (+0.6%)

Sandwell

+£61.34/yrBand D: £2244.46 (+2.8%)

Telford and Wrekin

+£73.14/yrBand D: £2256.26 (+3.4%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Stoke-on-Trent (Stoke-on-Trent City Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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