Walsall Council Tax 2026/2027

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

Band D Base Annual£2,627.48100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£124.88 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (West Midlands)#1 of 30In West Midlands

Postcodes Monitored9Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Walsall

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	£1,751.65	£175.17/mo	£145.97/mo	£1,313.74	£131.37/mo
Band B	£2,043.60	£204.36/mo	£170.30/mo	£1,532.70	£153.27/mo
Band C	£2,335.54	£233.55/mo	£194.63/mo	£1,751.66	£175.17/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,627.48	£262.75/mo	£218.96/mo	£1,970.61	£197.06/mo
Band E	£3,211.36	£321.14/mo	£267.61/mo	£2,408.52	£240.85/mo
Band F	£3,795.25	£379.53/mo	£316.27/mo	£2,846.44	£284.64/mo
Band G	£4,379.13	£437.91/mo	£364.93/mo	£3,284.35	£328.44/mo
Band H	£5,254.96	£525.50/mo	£437.91/mo	£3,941.22	£394.12/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+£235.48vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Walsall Band D is +9.8% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£1177.40.

Regional mean in West Midlands: £2399.67 (+£227.81).

2. England StandingRank #21 of 296 in EnglandTop 7% highest Band D in England

Within West Midlands, Walsall ranks #1 of 30 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 7th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£262.75 / 10 mosor £218.96 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £43.79 / 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:

Herefordshire, County of

Save £53.11/yrBand D: £2574.37 (-2%)

Wolverhampton

Save £88.49/yrBand D: £2538.99 (-3.4%)

North Warwickshire

Save £95.38/yrBand D: £2532.10 (-3.6%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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