Telford and Wrekin Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Telford and Wrekin Council (Unitary Authority) in West Midlands, England. Administering 10 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,256.26100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.19%+£111.32 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (West Midlands)#26 of 30In West Midlands

Postcodes Monitored10Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Telford and Wrekin

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 10 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	£1,504.17	£150.42/mo	£125.35/mo	£1,128.13	£112.81/mo
Band B	£1,754.87	£175.49/mo	£146.24/mo	£1,316.15	£131.62/mo
Band C	£2,005.56	£200.56/mo	£167.13/mo	£1,504.17	£150.42/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,256.26	£225.63/mo	£188.02/mo	£1,692.20	£169.22/mo
Band E	£2,757.65	£275.77/mo	£229.80/mo	£2,068.24	£206.82/mo
Band F	£3,259.04	£325.90/mo	£271.59/mo	£2,444.28	£244.43/mo
Band G	£3,760.43	£376.04/mo	£313.37/mo	£2,820.32	£282.03/mo
Band H	£4,512.52	£451.25/mo	£376.04/mo	£3,384.39	£338.44/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-£135.74vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Telford and Wrekin Band D is -5.7% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£678.70.

Regional mean in West Midlands: £2399.67 (-£143.41).

2. England StandingRank #263 of 296 in EnglandTop 11% lowest Band D in England

Within West Midlands, Telford and Wrekin ranks #26 of 30 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 11th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£225.63 / 10 mosor £188.02 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £37.61 / 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:

Sandwell

Save £11.80/yrBand D: £2244.46 (-0.5%)

Solihull

Save £59.00/yrBand D: £2197.26 (-2.6%)

Stoke-on-Trent

Save £73.14/yrBand D: £2183.12 (-3.2%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in West Midlands:

Tamworth

+£44.50/yrBand D: £2300.76 (+2%)

Stafford

+£46.42/yrBand D: £2302.68 (+2.1%)

South Staffordshire

+£57.41/yrBand D: £2313.67 (+2.5%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Telford and Wrekin (Telford and Wrekin Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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