Bromsgrove Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Bromsgrove is £2,478.65 for 2026/27, up 7.6% (£175.93) on last year. That is £87.13 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 182nd lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (22%), so the average bill per home is about £2,573.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, West Midlands · Official England government statistics
Bromsgrove council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,652.43 | £165.24 | £137.70 | £1,239.33 | 3,960 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,927.84 | £192.78 | £160.65 | £1,445.88 | 7,480 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,203.24 | £220.32 | £183.60 | £1,652.43 | 9,410 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,478.65 | £247.87 | £206.55 | £1,858.99 | 8,100 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,029.46 | £302.95 | £252.46 | £2,272.10 | 7,270 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,580.27 | £358.03 | £298.36 | £2,685.20 | 3,880 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,131.08 | £413.11 | £344.26 | £3,098.31 | 2,940 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,957.30 | £495.73 | £413.11 | £3,717.98 | 380 |
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Where your Bromsgrove council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Bromsgrove but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,478.65 Band D charge, £265.18 (11%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £265.18 | 10.7% | £235.72 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,760.80 | 71.0% | £1,565.16 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £306.50 | 12.4% | £272.44 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £107.22 | 4.3% | £95.31 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £38.95 | 1.6% | £34.62 |
- District council £265 10.7%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,761 71.0%
- Police and crime commissioner £307 12.4%
- Fire and rescue authority £107 4.3%
- Parish/town council (average) £39 1.6%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Bromsgrove; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Bromsgrove council tax history
Band D in Bromsgrove has risen from £1,617.87 in 2016/17 to £2,478.65 in 2026/27 — 53% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 28.2%, the 32nd biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Bromsgrove Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,478.65 | +7.6% | £2,203.24 |
| 2025/26 | £2,302.72 | +4.9% | £2,046.86 |
| 2024/25 | £2,195.85 | +4.7% | £1,951.87 |
| 2023/24 | £2,097.25 | +4.7% | £1,864.22 |
| 2022/23 | £2,002.42 | +3.6% | £1,779.93 |
| 2021/22 | £1,933.00 | +3.0% | £1,718.22 |
| 2020/21 | £1,875.82 | +3.7% | £1,667.40 |
| 2019/20 | £1,809.57 | +4.5% | £1,608.51 |
| 2018/19 | £1,732.01 | +4.4% | £1,539.56 |
| 2017/18 | £1,658.27 | +2.5% | £1,474.02 |
| 2016/17 | £1,617.87 | – | £1,438.11 |
Homes by council tax band in Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove has 43,420 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 26% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is C, which costs £2,203.24 a year (£220.32 a month over 10 instalments).
Bromsgrove compared with West Midlands
Bromsgrove is the 20th cheapest of 30 councils in West Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,399.67 (£78.98 less than here). Cheapest: Dudley (£2,144.84); most expensive: Walsall (£2,627.48).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Malvern Hills | £2,450.92 | +7.5% |
| Warwick | £2,461.55 | +4.5% |
| Redditch | £2,462.95 | +7.6% |
| Bromsgrove | £2,478.65 | +7.6% |
| Rugby | £2,483.05 | +4.4% |
| Stratford-on-Avon | £2,484.17 | +4.4% |
| Nuneaton and Bedworth | £2,502.16 | +4.3% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Bromsgrove drops from £2,203.24 to £1,652.43.
- Council Tax Reduction: Bromsgrove runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits — rules differ from council to council in England.
- Disregards and exemptions: full-time students, student halls, some carers and people with a severe mental impairment are not counted; all-student homes pay nothing.
- Disabled Band Reduction: if your home has been adapted for a disabled person you may be billed one band lower (Band A homes get a reduction of 1/9 of Band D).
Bromsgrove's 7.6% rise compares with an England average of 4.9%. Councils responsible for social care can raise their own share by up to 4.99% without a referendum, districts by under 3% or £5, and police and fire bodies by fixed cash amounts — so the area total can move by a different percentage.
Why Bromsgrove bills rose by about 7.6%
Most of this year's rise comes from Worcestershire County Council. Using the charges Bromsgrove publishes, the county's Band D charge rose from £1,615.71 to £1,760.80, an increase of £145.09 or 8.98%. That is well above the 4.99% that normally triggers a referendum. Bromsgrove District Council's own charge rose only 2.99%, from £257.48 to £265.18 (£7.70 a year). West Mercia Police went from £291.50 to £306.50 and Hereford & Worcester Fire from £102.22 to £107.22.
Without a parish, the Band D total is £2,439.70 (up from £2,266.91). Parish charges are added on top, so a Band D home in Alvechurch pays £2,553.55 and one in Catshill and North Marlbrook £2,463.86.
Council Tax Support bands for working-age residents
Since April 2021 Bromsgrove has used five income bands for working-age claimants, with a maximum of 100%. Small changes in earnings don't change your award, which suits people on Universal Credit whose pay varies month to month. These are the bands the council currently publishes:
| Discount | Single person (weekly income) | Single, 1 child | Couple | Couple, 2+ children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | £0 to £130 | £0 to £203 | £0 to £186 | £0 to £333 |
| 80% | £130.01 to £159 | £203.01 to £243 | £186.01 to £214 | £333.01 to £372 |
| 55% | £159.01 to £186 | £243.01 to £283 | £214.01 to £243 | £372.01 to £413 |
| 30% | £186.01 to £214 | £283.01 to £321 | £243.01 to £270 | £413.01 to £451 |
Empty homes, repairs and second homes
- A newly empty, unfurnished home gets 100% off for the first 30 days, then pays in full.
- Empty homes that need major repairs or structural alteration can get 100% off for up to 12 months from when they first became empty. This is tied to the property, so a buyer may find it has already been used.
- The empty-homes premium starts after 12 months (100%), rising to 200% after five years and 300% after ten. On a Band C home that is £4,406.49 after one year.
- Bromsgrove's empty-homes page says second homes get no discount and pay the full charge. It does not list a second homes premium.
- Direct debits can be taken on the 1st, 15th, 21st or 28th, over 10 or 12 instalments.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Bromsgrove?
£2,478.65 a year in 2026/27, or £247.87 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Bromsgrove?
Band C: 9,410 of 43,420 homes (22%). A Band C bill is £2,203.24 in 2026/27.
How much has Bromsgrove council tax gone up?
7.6% this year, from £2,302.72 to £2,478.65 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 53%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Bromsgrove?
District council £265.18; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,760.80; Police and crime commissioner £306.50; Fire and rescue authority £107.22; Parish/town council (average) £38.95 (Band D, 2026/27).
How do I find my council tax band?
Search your postcode on GOV.UK “Check your Council Tax band”, run by the Valuation Office Agency. You can challenge your band if you think it is wrong.
Why did Bromsgrove council tax go up so much in 2026/27?
Mainly because Worcestershire County Council's Band D charge rose 8.98%, from £1,615.71 to £1,760.80. Bromsgrove District Council's own share rose 2.99%.
Can working-age people get 100% Council Tax Support in Bromsgrove?
Yes. The lowest income band gets a 100% discount, for example a single person with weekly income up to £130.
Is there a discount for an empty home under repair in Bromsgrove?
Yes. A vacant home needing major repairs can get 100% off for up to 12 months.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2026-27, Tables 1 to 9 (ODS)
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10 local authority level data
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2025-26 (revised), Table 10 Local Authority Level Data (ODS), used for England % change
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- MHCLG: Band D Council Tax figures 1993 onwards, Table 5 area Band D (live table, 2026-27 revised)
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Bromsgrove District Council – How much is my Council Tax (2026/27)
- Bromsgrove District Council – Council Tax charges 2025/2026
- Bromsgrove District Council – Council Tax Support banded scheme
- Bromsgrove District Council – Empty and unoccupied homes
- Bromsgrove District Council – Pay your Council Tax