Torridge Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Torridge is £2,601.42 for 2026/27, up 4.9% (£122.30) on last year. That is £209.90 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 264th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (24%), so the average bill per home is about £2,326.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, South West · Official England government statistics
Torridge council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,734.28 | £173.43 | £144.52 | £1,300.71 | 8,500 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,023.33 | £202.33 | £168.61 | £1,517.50 | 7,570 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,312.37 | £231.24 | £192.70 | £1,734.28 | 7,600 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,601.42 | £260.14 | £216.79 | £1,951.07 | 6,270 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,179.51 | £317.95 | £264.96 | £2,384.64 | 3,590 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,757.61 | £375.76 | £313.13 | £2,818.21 | 1,220 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,335.70 | £433.57 | £361.31 | £3,251.78 | 400 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,202.84 | £520.28 | £433.57 | £3,902.13 | 30 |
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Where your Torridge council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Torridge but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,601.42 Band D charge, £201.01 (8%) 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 A |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £201.01 | 7.7% | £134.01 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,891.17 | 72.7% | £1,260.78 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £303.20 | 11.7% | £202.13 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £109.68 | 4.2% | £73.12 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £96.36 | 3.7% | £64.24 |
- District council £201 7.7%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,891 72.7%
- Police and crime commissioner £303 11.7%
- Fire and rescue authority £110 4.2%
- Parish/town council (average) £96 3.7%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Torridge; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Torridge council tax history
Band D in Torridge has risen from £1,659.77 in 2016/17 to £2,601.42 in 2026/27 — 57% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 25.1%, the 151st biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Torridge Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,601.42 | +4.9% | £1,734.28 |
| 2025/26 | £2,479.12 | +4.9% | £1,652.75 |
| 2024/25 | £2,362.95 | +4.8% | £1,575.30 |
| 2023/24 | £2,255.27 | +5.1% | £1,503.51 |
| 2022/23 | £2,144.91 | +3.2% | £1,429.94 |
| 2021/22 | £2,079.36 | +4.8% | £1,386.24 |
| 2020/21 | £1,984.24 | +3.9% | £1,322.83 |
| 2019/20 | £1,909.56 | +4.9% | £1,273.04 |
| 2018/19 | £1,821.23 | +5.1% | £1,214.15 |
| 2017/18 | £1,733.61 | +4.4% | £1,155.74 |
| 2016/17 | £1,659.77 | – | £1,106.51 |
Homes by council tax band in Torridge
Torridge has 35,180 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 46% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is A, which costs £1,734.28 a year (£173.43 a month over 10 instalments).
Torridge compared with South West
Torridge is the 20th cheapest of 27 councils in South West, where the average Band D across councils is £2,511.40 (£90.02 less than here). Cheapest: Isles of Scilly (£2,047.96); most expensive: Dorset (£2,765.02).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire | £2,571.78 | +5.3% |
| Cornwall | £2,590.93 | +5.3% |
| East Devon | £2,595.46 | +5.4% |
| Torridge | £2,601.42 | +4.9% |
| South Hams | £2,615.22 | +5% |
| North Devon | £2,642.21 | +5.1% |
| Teignbridge | £2,643.12 | +5.2% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Torridge drops from £1,734.28 to £1,300.71.
- Council Tax Reduction: Torridge 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).
Torridge's 4.9% 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.
How much of your Torridge bill the district keeps
Torridge District Council keeps about 8% of the council tax it collects. For 2026/27 it raised its Band D charge by £5.84 (2.99%) to £201.01. It plans to spend £33.123 million on services. Grants, fees and charges cover £27.801 million, leaving £5.322 million to be raised from council tax. Devon County Council's share, at £1,891.17, makes up most of the bill.
The council notes that town and parish councils, which are not subject to referendum limits, raised their charges by an average of 7.29% this year. The average parish precept in Torridge is £96.36 at Band D, so where you live in the district changes your bill.
Empty homes and second homes in Torridge
Empty, unfurnished homes, empty caravans and newly built homes that nobody has moved into get a 100% discount for up to one month. After that, the full charge applies. From one year empty a 100% premium is added, rising to 200% after five years and 300% after ten. Second homes have paid a 100% premium since 1 April 2025. On a Band A cottage, the district's most common band, that means £3,468.56 rather than £1,734.28.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Torridge?
£2,601.42 a year in 2026/27, or £260.14 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Torridge?
Band A: 8,500 of 35,180 homes (24%). A Band A bill is £1,734.28 in 2026/27.
How much has Torridge council tax gone up?
4.9% this year, from £2,479.12 to £2,601.42 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 57%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Torridge?
District council £201.01; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,891.17; Police and crime commissioner £303.20; Fire and rescue authority £109.68; Parish/town council (average) £96.36 (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 for an empty home in Torridge?
Yes. Empty, unfurnished homes get 100% off for up to one month. The full charge applies after that, and a premium starts after one year.
How much did Torridge District Council increase council tax in 2026/27?
Its own share rose 2.99% (£5.84) at Band D, to £201.01. Devon County Council and the police each rose 4.99%.
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)
- Torridge District Council – Billing information 2026/27
- Torridge District Council – Charges for second homes and empty properties
- Torridge District Council – Reduce your Council Tax