Staffordshire councils
- Average Band D
- £2,333.58
- Average change
- +4.2%
- South Staffordshire District Council
- 3rd lowest of 8
- Lowest
- Tamworth Borough Council, £2,300.76
- Highest
- Cannock Chase District Council, £2,375.83
District Council · Staffordshire, West Midlands, England
South Staffordshire council tax 2026-27
Band D council tax in South Staffordshire District Council is £2,313.67 for 2026-27, up £94.01 (+4.2%) on 2025-26. That is the 64th lowest of 296 English councils.
- Band D 2026-27£2,313.67
- Change on 2025-26£94.01 (+4.2%)
- Rank in England64th of 2961st is the lowest
- Rank in the West Midlands8th of 30
South Staffordshire council tax bands for 2026-27
Annual charges for each band. Bands are based on what a home would have sold for on 1 April 1991, not its value today.
| Band | 2026-27 a year | Over 10 months | Value on 1 April 1991 | 2025-26 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,542.45 | £154.25 | Up to £40,000 | £1,479.77 | +4.2% |
| Band B | £1,799.52 | £179.95 | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,726.40 | +4.2% |
| Band C | £2,056.60 | £205.66 | £52,001 to £68,000 | £1,973.03 | +4.2% |
| Band D | £2,313.67 | £231.37 | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,219.66 | +4.2% |
| Band E | £2,827.82 | £282.78 | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,712.92 | +4.2% |
| Band F | £3,341.97 | £334.20 | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,206.18 | +4.2% |
| Band G | £3,856.12 | £385.61 | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,699.43 | +4.2% |
| Band H | £4,627.34 | £462.73 | Over £320,000 | £4,439.32 | +4.2% |
These are average charges for the whole council area, including county, police, fire and combined authority amounts and an average of parish and town council charges. Your bill can differ slightly depending on your parish.
Not sure which band your home is in?
Look up the band for a specific address with the free council tax band checker.
How South Staffordshire District Council compares
Band D in South Staffordshire District Council is £97.30 below the average across English councils (£2,410.97). Within the West Midlands it is £86.00 below the regional average.
West Midlands councils
- Average Band D
- £2,399.67
- Average change
- +5.4%
- South Staffordshire District Council
- 8th lowest of 30
- Lowest
- Dudley Borough Council, £2,144.84
- Highest
- Walsall Borough Council, £2,627.48
All English councils
- Average Band D
- £2,410.97
- Average change
- +4.8%
- South Staffordshire District Council
- 64th lowest of 296
- Lowest
- London Borough of Wandsworth, £1,028.21
- Highest
- Dorset Council, £2,765.02
Averages are simple means across councils and are not weighted by the number of homes, so they differ from official average bills.
Other councils in Staffordshire
Band D for 2026-27, lowest first.
How council tax works in South Staffordshire
South Staffordshire District Council sends one bill that covers its own services and, where they apply, amounts collected for other bodies such as the police, fire service, county council or combined authority. The Band D figure is the reference point: every other band is a fixed fraction of it, so Band A pays 66.7% of Band D and Band H pays 200%.
Most councils let you pay over 10 monthly instalments, and you can usually ask to spread it over 12. Discounts and exemptions can cut the bill: for example, a 25% single person discount if you are the only adult living in the home, and reductions for students, carers and people on low incomes. Check with South Staffordshire District Council for the schemes it runs.
If you think your home is in the wrong band, you can ask the Valuation Office Agency to review it. A review can move a band down, but it can also move it up.
South Staffordshire council tax questions
How much is Band D council tax in South Staffordshire?
Band D in South Staffordshire District Council is £2,313.67 a year for 2026-27, or £231.37 a month over 10 instalments.
How much did council tax go up in South Staffordshire?
Band D rose by £94.01 (+4.2%) from £2,219.66 in 2025-26 to £2,313.67 in 2026-27.
What is the cheapest and most expensive band in South Staffordshire?
Band A is the cheapest at £1,542.45 a year. Band H is the most expensive at £4,627.34 a year.
Is South Staffordshire council tax high compared with other councils?
South Staffordshire District Council has the 64th lowest Band D charge of 296 English councils. The average across English councils is £2,410.97.
How do I find out my council tax band in South Staffordshire?
Enter the postcode and address in the free council tax band checker on this site. It checks the Valuation Office Agency list for homes in England and Wales.
Source: MHCLG Table 9, published 25 March 2026. See every council