Telford and Wrekin Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Telford and Wrekin is £2,256.26 for 2026/27, up 5.1% (£110.07) on last year. That is £135.26 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 34th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (31%), so the average bill per home is about £1,928.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Unitary authority, West Midlands · Official England government statistics
Telford and Wrekin council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,504.17 | £150.42 | £125.35 | £1,128.13 | 27,160 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,754.87 | £175.49 | £146.24 | £1,316.15 | 23,300 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,005.56 | £200.56 | £167.13 | £1,504.17 | 15,510 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,256.26 | £225.63 | £188.02 | £1,692.20 | 10,350 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,757.65 | £275.77 | £229.80 | £2,068.24 | 6,070 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,259.04 | £325.90 | £271.59 | £2,444.28 | 2,640 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,760.43 | £376.04 | £313.37 | £2,820.33 | 1,220 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,512.52 | £451.25 | £376.04 | £3,384.39 | 50 |
- Telford and Wrekin
- England average
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Where your Telford and Wrekin council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Telford and Wrekin but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,256.26 Band D charge, £1,694.19 (75%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £1,661.92 | 73.7% | £1,107.95 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £32.27 | 1.4% | £21.51 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £306.50 | 13.6% | £204.33 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £124.44 | 5.5% | £82.96 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £131.13 | 5.8% | £87.42 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,662 73.7%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £32 1.4%
- Police and crime commissioner £307 13.6%
- Fire and rescue authority £124 5.5%
- Parish/town council (average) £131 5.8%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Telford and Wrekin; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Telford and Wrekin council tax history
Band D in Telford and Wrekin has risen from £1,542.13 in 2016/17 to £2,256.26 in 2026/27 — 46% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 21.2%, the 288th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Telford and Wrekin Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,256.26 | +5.1% | £1,504.17 |
| 2025/26 | £2,146.19 | +5.3% | £1,430.79 |
| 2024/25 | £2,037.49 | +5.3% | £1,358.33 |
| 2023/24 | £1,935.60 | +2.6% | £1,290.40 |
| 2022/23 | £1,886.64 | +1.3% | £1,257.76 |
| 2021/22 | £1,861.54 | +5.0% | £1,241.03 |
| 2020/21 | £1,773.17 | +4.1% | £1,182.11 |
| 2019/20 | £1,703.97 | +3.9% | £1,135.98 |
| 2018/19 | £1,639.73 | +3.2% | £1,093.15 |
| 2017/18 | £1,588.57 | +3.0% | £1,059.05 |
| 2016/17 | £1,542.13 | – | £1,028.09 |
Homes by council tax band in Telford and Wrekin
Telford and Wrekin has 86,300 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 58% 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 £1,504.17 a year (£150.42 a month over 10 instalments).
Telford and Wrekin compared with West Midlands
Telford and Wrekin is the 5th cheapest of 30 councils in West Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,399.67 (£143.41 more than here). Cheapest: Dudley (£2,144.84); most expensive: Walsall (£2,627.48).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Tamworth | £2,300.76 | +4.1% |
| Stafford | £2,302.68 | +4.2% |
| South Staffordshire | £2,313.67 | +4.2% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Telford and Wrekin drops from £1,504.17 to £1,128.13.
- Council Tax Reduction: Telford and Wrekin 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).
Telford and Wrekin's 5.1% 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.
Telford & Wrekin's income-grid Council Tax Reduction
After a consultation in autumn 2019, Telford & Wrekin Council switched its working-age Council Tax Reduction to an income grid. There are four levels: 90%, 75%, 50% and 25% off. Your level depends on weekly income and household size, so even the lowest-income working-age households pay at least 10% of their bill.
Worked example: at the 90% level, a Band A household (the most common band here, 27,160 homes) pays 10% of £1,504.17, or £150.42 for 2026/27.
- Working-age claimants with more than £6,000 in capital cannot claim.
- Self-employed people who have traded for over 12 months are treated as earning at least the equivalent of 30 hours at the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage.
- The first £20 of earnings is ignored per claim, as are tax, National Insurance and half of pension contributions.
- Council Tax Reduction Hardship Assistance can cover a shortfall. People on Universal Credit whose income is too high for the scheme can apply too.
Second homes, empty homes and care leavers
Telford & Wrekin gives no discount for an empty home or a second home. Since 1 April 2025, second homes pay a 100% premium, so a Band D second home costs £4,512.52 in 2026/27. Long-term empty homes pay a 100% premium after one year, 200% after five years and 300% after ten. The premium stays with the property when it is sold, and the council says there is no right of appeal against the decision to charge it.
Care leavers who were looked after by Telford & Wrekin pay no council tax until they turn 25 if they live alone. If they share a bill, they get a share of the discount. For example, a care leaver named on a bill with one other person gets 50% off. The discount is applied automatically. About 80% of the borough's payers use Direct Debit.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Telford and Wrekin?
£2,256.26 a year in 2026/27, or £225.63 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Telford and Wrekin?
Band A: 27,160 of 86,300 homes (31%). A Band A bill is £1,504.17 in 2026/27.
How much has Telford and Wrekin council tax gone up?
5.1% this year, from £2,146.19 to £2,256.26 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 46%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Telford and Wrekin?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,661.92; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £32.27; Police and crime commissioner £306.50; Fire and rescue authority £124.44; Parish/town council (average) £131.13 (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.
What is the maximum Council Tax Reduction in Telford & Wrekin?
90% for working-age claimants on the lowest incomes, with lower levels of 75%, 50% and 25%. Pension-age claimants can get up to 100% under the national scheme.
Do care leavers pay council tax in Telford?
Not until age 25 if they were in Telford & Wrekin care and live alone. If they share a bill, a part discount applies. Care leavers from other councils do not qualify.
Can I appeal the empty homes premium in Telford & Wrekin?
The council says there is no right of appeal against its decision to charge a premium. You can apply for a statutory exception, such as a home being actively marketed for sale or let, or one needing major repairs.
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)
- Telford & Wrekin Council – Empty property charges
- Telford & Wrekin Council – What is Council Tax Reduction
- Telford & Wrekin Council – Discounts, exemptions and reductions
- Telford & Wrekin Council – Paying your council tax