England · Council tax 2026/27
Shropshire Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Shropshire for 2026/27 is £2,528.18 a year — about £210.68 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 31.3% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,545.86 | £1,685.45 | +9.03% | £140.45 |
| Band B | £1,803.50 | £1,966.36 | +9.03% | £163.86 |
| Band C | £2,061.15 | £2,247.27 | +9.03% | £187.27 |
| Band D | £2,318.79 | £2,528.18 | +9.03% | £210.68 |
| Band E | £2,834.08 | £3,090.00 | +9.03% | £257.50 |
| Band F | £3,349.37 | £3,651.82 | +9.03% | £304.32 |
| Band G | £3,864.65 | £4,213.63 | +9.03% | £351.14 |
| Band H | £4,637.59 | £5,056.36 | +9.03% | £421.36 |
Heavily parished. Nil-parish baseline: Shropshire 1969.09 + Police 306.50 + Fire 124.44 = 2400.03 Band D. Headline with average parish 128.15 (+26.66%) = 2528.18 (Cornwall avg-parish pattern). Parish precepts 0 to 308.06 (Bishops Castle Town).
2% ASC within 8.99% total Shropshire increase (2% ASC + 6.99% core, exceptional flexibility). ASC Band D element 36.13.
Guide PDF read directly (March 2026). Band D breakdown council-stated: Shropshire 1969.09 (8.99% incl 2% ASC), West Mercia Police 306.50 (5.15%), Shropshire & Wrekin Fire 124.44 (4.18%), Parish avg 128.15 (26.66%), Total 2528.18. Bands computed from headline 2528.18 via statutory ratios (guide tabulates per-parish only). NOTABLE: 8.99% exceptional increase. Prior year element 1806.67. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Your Guide To Your Council Tax Bill 2026 to 2027 - Shropshire Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Shropshire area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Shropshire
Official website: next.shropshire.gov.uk
Planning department: 0345 678 9019 (verified 2026-10-02 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 0345 678 9000
Departments
council tax: 0345 678 9005
housing: 0345 678 9020
waste recycling: 0345 678 9006
planning: 0345 678 9019
parking: 0345 678 9067
electoral services: 0345 678 9003
benefits: 0345 678 9004
adult social care: 0300 500 0914
children services: 0300 500 0914
Planning pages: https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/media/13402/sc-useful-contacts.pdf
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Shropshire in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Shropshire for 2026/27 is £2,528.18 per year, which works out at about £210.68 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Shropshire for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Shropshire are: Band A £1,685.45, Band B £1,966.36, Band C £2,247.27, Band D £2,528.18, Band E £3,090.00, Band F £3,651.82, Band G £4,213.63, Band H £5,056.36.
How much is Band A council tax in Shropshire?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,685.45 in Shropshire for 2026/27 — about £140.45 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Shropshire?+
Band B costs £1,966.36 in Shropshire for 2026/27 — about £163.86 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Shropshire?+
Band C costs £2,247.27 in Shropshire for 2026/27 — about £187.27 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Shropshire?+
Band D costs £2,528.18 in Shropshire for 2026/27 — about £210.68 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Shropshire?+
Band E costs £3,090.00 in Shropshire for 2026/27 — about £257.50 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Shropshire?+
Band F costs £3,651.82 in Shropshire for 2026/27 — about £304.32 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Shropshire?+
Band G costs £4,213.63 in Shropshire for 2026/27 — about £351.14 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Shropshire?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,056.36 in Shropshire for 2026/27 — about £421.36 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Shropshire for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Shropshire changed by +9.03% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Shropshire council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Can I pay less council tax in Shropshire?+
Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.
How do I challenge my council tax band in Shropshire?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Shropshire council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Your Guide To Your Council Tax Bill 2026 to 2027 - Shropshire Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-11. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page: CouncilData, “Shropshire Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/shropshire/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.