Wolverhampton Council Tax 2026/2027

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

Band D Base Annual£2,538.99100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£120.67 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (West Midlands)#3 of 30In West Midlands

Postcodes Monitored9Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Wolverhampton

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	£1,692.66	£169.27/mo	£141.06/mo	£1,269.50	£126.95/mo
Band B	£1,974.77	£197.48/mo	£164.56/mo	£1,481.08	£148.11/mo
Band C	£2,256.88	£225.69/mo	£188.07/mo	£1,692.66	£169.27/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,538.99	£253.90/mo	£211.58/mo	£1,904.24	£190.42/mo
Band E	£3,103.21	£310.32/mo	£258.60/mo	£2,327.41	£232.74/mo
Band F	£3,667.43	£366.74/mo	£305.62/mo	£2,750.57	£275.06/mo
Band G	£4,231.65	£423.17/mo	£352.64/mo	£3,173.74	£317.37/mo
Band H	£5,077.98	£507.80/mo	£423.17/mo	£3,808.49	£380.85/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+£146.99vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Wolverhampton Band D is +6.1% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£734.95.

Regional mean in West Midlands: £2399.67 (+£139.32).

2. England StandingRank #70 of 296 in EnglandTop 24% highest Band D in England

Within West Midlands, Wolverhampton ranks #3 of 30 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 24th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£253.90 / 10 mosor £211.58 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £42.32 / 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:

North Warwickshire

Save £6.89/yrBand D: £2532.10 (-0.3%)

Shropshire

Save £10.81/yrBand D: £2528.18 (-0.4%)

Coventry

Save £22.27/yrBand D: £2516.72 (-0.9%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in West Midlands:

Herefordshire, County of

+£35.38/yrBand D: £2574.37 (+1.4%)

Walsall

+£88.49/yrBand D: £2627.48 (+3.5%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Wolverhampton (City of Wolverhampton Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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