Stoke-on-Trent Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Stoke-on-Trent is £2,183.12 for 2026/27, up 5% (£104.78) on last year. That is £208.40 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 23rd lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (59%), so the average bill per home is about £1,635.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Unitary authority, West Midlands · Official England government statistics
Stoke-on-Trent council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,455.41 | £145.54 | £121.28 | £1,091.56 | 70,860 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,697.98 | £169.80 | £141.50 | £1,273.49 | 25,690 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £1,940.55 | £194.06 | £161.71 | £1,455.41 | 15,950 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,183.12 | £218.31 | £181.93 | £1,637.34 | 5,130 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,668.26 | £266.83 | £222.35 | £2,001.19 | 1,990 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,153.40 | £315.34 | £262.78 | £2,365.05 | 580 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,638.53 | £363.85 | £303.21 | £2,728.90 | 200 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,366.24 | £436.62 | £363.85 | £3,274.68 | 40 |
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Where your Stoke-on-Trent council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Stoke-on-Trent but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,183.12 Band D charge, £1,783.78 (82%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £1,749.80 | 80.2% | £1,166.53 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £33.98 | 1.6% | £22.65 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £302.57 | 13.9% | £201.71 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £96.77 | 4.4% | £64.51 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,750 80.2%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £34 1.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £303 13.9%
- Fire and rescue authority £97 4.4%
Stoke-on-Trent council tax history
Band D in Stoke-on-Trent has risen from £1,431.40 in 2016/17 to £2,183.12 in 2026/27 — 53% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 25.3%, the 144th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Stoke-on-Trent Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,183.12 | +5.0% | £1,455.41 |
| 2025/26 | £2,078.34 | +5.0% | £1,385.56 |
| 2024/25 | £1,978.59 | +4.9% | £1,319.06 |
| 2023/24 | £1,886.16 | +5.0% | £1,257.44 |
| 2022/23 | £1,797.00 | +3.1% | £1,198.00 |
| 2021/22 | £1,742.81 | +5.0% | £1,161.87 |
| 2020/21 | £1,660.04 | +3.9% | £1,106.69 |
| 2019/20 | £1,597.91 | +4.2% | £1,065.27 |
| 2018/19 | £1,533.81 | +4.2% | £1,022.54 |
| 2017/18 | £1,471.68 | +2.8% | £981.12 |
| 2016/17 | £1,431.40 | – | £954.27 |
Homes by council tax band in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent has 120,440 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 80% are in Bands A or B, so for most households the real bill is well below the Band D figure. The most common band is A, which costs £1,455.41 a year (£145.54 a month over 10 instalments).
Stoke-on-Trent compared with West Midlands
Stoke-on-Trent is the 2nd cheapest of 30 councils in West Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,399.67 (£216.55 more than here). Cheapest: Dudley (£2,144.84); most expensive: Walsall (£2,627.48).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dudley | £2,144.84 | +5.2% |
| Stoke-on-Trent | £2,183.12 | +5% |
| Solihull | £2,197.26 | +5.2% |
| Sandwell | £2,244.46 | +5.2% |
| Telford and Wrekin | £2,256.26 | +5.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Stoke-on-Trent drops from £1,455.41 to £1,091.56.
- Council Tax Reduction: Stoke-on-Trent 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).
Stoke-on-Trent's 5% 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.
Paying Stoke-on-Trent council tax: weekly, fortnightly or monthly
Stoke-on-Trent City Council sends around 120,000 annual bills, posted in stages through March. Bills can be paid weekly, fortnightly, monthly, every six months or once a year.
- On a Band A bill, the band 70,860 of the city's homes are in, weekly instalments over the year are about £27.99. Ten monthly payments are £145.54.
- Arrears from 2025/26 are not added to the new instalments. They must be paid by 31 March to avoid court action.
| Plan | Direct Debit dates | Other payment dates |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | Mondays | Mondays |
| Fortnightly | Fridays | Fridays |
| Monthly (10 or 12) | 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th or 28th | 1st, 15th, 20th or 28th |
| Half-yearly | 5 May and 5 November | 5 May and 5 November |
| Annual | 5 May | 5 May |
Empty and second homes in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke gives no discount on empty homes, furnished or unfurnished. Homes kept for work-related reasons get 50% off. Since April 2024 a home empty and unfurnished for a year has paid a 100% premium, rising to 200% after five years and 300% after ten. Since April 2025 furnished homes with no resident have paid a 100% premium. A Band B second home pays £3,395.96 in 2026/27.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Stoke-on-Trent?
£2,183.12 a year in 2026/27, or £218.31 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Stoke-on-Trent?
Band A: 70,860 of 120,440 homes (59%). A Band A bill is £1,455.41 in 2026/27.
How much has Stoke-on-Trent council tax gone up?
5% this year, from £2,078.34 to £2,183.12 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 53%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Stoke-on-Trent?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,749.80; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £33.98; Police and crime commissioner £302.57; Fire and rescue authority £96.77 (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.
Can I pay Stoke-on-Trent council tax weekly?
Yes. Direct Debits can be taken every Monday, or fortnightly on Fridays. Monthly, half-yearly and annual plans are also available.
Is there a discount on second homes in Stoke-on-Trent?
No, except 50% for work-related homes. Since April 2025 most second homes pay a 100% premium on top of the normal bill.
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)
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council – About your 2026/27 Council Tax bill
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council – Change the date you pay your council tax
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council – Paying council tax on empty and second homes