Tewkesbury Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Tewkesbury is £2,340.53 for 2026/27, up 5.1% (£113.98) on last year. That is £50.99 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 82nd lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (28%), so the average bill per home is about £2,304.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, South West · Official England government statistics
Tewkesbury council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,560.35 | £156.04 | £130.03 | £1,170.27 | 7,210 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,820.41 | £182.04 | £151.70 | £1,365.31 | 7,250 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,080.47 | £208.05 | £173.37 | £1,560.35 | 13,410 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,340.53 | £234.05 | £195.04 | £1,755.40 | 6,970 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,860.65 | £286.06 | £238.39 | £2,145.49 | 6,280 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,380.77 | £338.08 | £281.73 | £2,535.57 | 3,860 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,900.88 | £390.09 | £325.07 | £2,925.66 | 2,160 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,681.06 | £468.11 | £390.09 | £3,510.80 | 210 |
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Where your Tewkesbury council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Tewkesbury but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,340.53 Band D charge, £154.36 (7%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £154.36 | 6.6% | £137.21 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,763.46 | 75.3% | £1,567.52 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £340.58 | 14.6% | £302.74 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £82.13 | 3.5% | £73.00 |
- District council £154 6.6%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,763 75.3%
- Police and crime commissioner £341 14.6%
- Parish/town council (average) £82 3.5%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Tewkesbury; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Tewkesbury council tax history
Band D in Tewkesbury has risen from £1,502.19 in 2016/17 to £2,340.53 in 2026/27 — 56% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 25.0%, the 155th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Tewkesbury Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,340.53 | +5.1% | £2,080.47 |
| 2025/26 | £2,226.55 | +4.7% | £1,979.16 |
| 2024/25 | £2,126.12 | +4.8% | £1,889.88 |
| 2023/24 | £2,028.92 | +4.9% | £1,803.48 |
| 2022/23 | £1,933.75 | +3.3% | £1,718.89 |
| 2021/22 | £1,871.99 | +4.7% | £1,663.99 |
| 2020/21 | £1,787.63 | +3.7% | £1,589.00 |
| 2019/20 | £1,723.48 | +5.7% | £1,531.98 |
| 2018/19 | £1,630.31 | +4.6% | £1,449.16 |
| 2017/18 | £1,558.71 | +3.8% | £1,385.52 |
| 2016/17 | £1,502.19 | – | £1,335.28 |
Homes by council tax band in Tewkesbury
Tewkesbury has 47,350 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 31% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is C, which costs £2,080.47 a year (£208.05 a month over 10 instalments).
Tewkesbury compared with South West
Tewkesbury is the 2nd cheapest of 27 councils in South West, where the average Band D across councils is £2,511.40 (£170.87 more than here). Cheapest: Isles of Scilly (£2,047.96); most expensive: Dorset (£2,765.02).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Isles of Scilly | £2,047.96 | +5% |
| Tewkesbury | £2,340.53 | +5.1% |
| Gloucester | £2,355.84 | +4.9% |
| Cheltenham | £2,369.52 | +4.9% |
| Bath and North East Somerset | £2,383.42 | +5.2% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Tewkesbury drops from £2,080.47 to £1,560.35.
- Council Tax Reduction: Tewkesbury 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).
Tewkesbury'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.
Empty homes in Tewkesbury: a six-month discount, then a premium
Tewkesbury Borough Council still gives a discount on empty homes, which many English councils no longer do. A home that is unoccupied and unfurnished gets 25% off for up to six months. A Band C home would pay £1,560.35 a year instead of £2,080.47 during that time. The discount belongs to the property, not the owner. If you move into a home that was already empty, you only get whatever is left of the six months.
After one year empty (two years before April 2025), a 100% premium is added. This rises to 200% after five years and 300% after ten. The council decided on the one-year rule and the second homes premium at its meeting on 27 February 2024. Since 1 April 2025, second homes have paid a 100% premium.
Paying, care leavers and support
- Bills are normally paid in 10 monthly instalments due on the 1st. You can switch to 12 if you ask before your April payment.
- Direct Debits are taken on the 5th or the 20th of the month.
- Gloucestershire County Council care leavers living in the borough get a local discount until their 25th birthday.
- Council Tax Support is not available if you have more than £16,000 in savings.
- To apply for an exception to the premium, email revenues@tewkesbury.gov.uk with evidence and the subject "exception to premium".
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Tewkesbury?
£2,340.53 a year in 2026/27, or £234.05 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Tewkesbury?
Band C: 13,410 of 47,350 homes (28%). A Band C bill is £2,080.47 in 2026/27.
How much has Tewkesbury council tax gone up?
5.1% this year, from £2,226.55 to £2,340.53 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 56%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Tewkesbury?
District council £154.36; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,763.46; Police and crime commissioner £340.58; Parish/town council (average) £82.13 (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.
Is there a discount on empty homes in Tewkesbury?
Yes. An unoccupied, unfurnished home gets 25% off for up to six months. Full council tax is due after that, and a 100% premium applies after one year.
What direct debit dates does Tewkesbury offer?
The 5th or 20th of the month. Other payment methods are due on the 1st.
Does Tewkesbury charge a second homes premium?
Yes. Since 1 April 2025 second homes pay 200%. On a Band D home that is £4,681.06 in 2026/27.
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)
- Tewkesbury Borough Council – Discounts and exemptions
- Tewkesbury Borough Council – Pay your Council Tax bill
- Tewkesbury Borough Council – Help to pay your Council Tax