Stratford-on-Avon District Council council tax 2026/27

Verified 2026-06-10+4.38% vs 2025/26Data confidence 85/100 (A)

Band D council tax in Stratford-on-Avon for 2026/27 is £2,484.17 a year — about £207.01 a month over 12 instalments.

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2021/222022/232023/242024/252025/262026/27

Up 24.2% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).

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Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.

All bands, 2026/27

Band2025/262026/27ChangeMonthly (÷12)
Band A£1,586.62£1,656.11+4.38%£138.01
Band B£1,851.05£1,932.13+4.38%£161.01
Band C£2,115.49£2,208.15+4.38%£184.01
Band D£2,379.93£2,484.17+4.38%£207.01
Band E£2,908.80£3,036.21+4.38%£253.02
Band F£3,437.68£3,588.25+4.38%£299.02
Band G£3,966.55£4,140.28+4.38%£345.02
Band H£4,759.86£4,968.34+4.38%£414.03

Base charge = parishes with no precept. ~88 precepting parishes more: Stratford town 2452.88, Alcester 2572.63

Warwickshire County element includes ASC

Statutory notice PDF, set 23 Feb 2026. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.stratford.gov.uk/doc/214316/name/Notice%20of%20Council%20Tax%20MAR26.pdf. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.

MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)

Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..

Stratford-on-Avon area profile

Population
148,772
Average house price
£396,753.00
Council tax as % of home value
0.63%

Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).

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Frequently asked

How much is council tax in Stratford-on-Avon in 2026/27?+

Band D council tax in Stratford-on-Avon for 2026/27 is £2,484.17 per year, which works out at about £207.01 per month over 12 instalments.

What are all the council tax bands in Stratford-on-Avon for 2026/27?+

The full 2026/27 charges in Stratford-on-Avon are: Band A £1,656.11, Band B £1,932.13, Band C £2,208.15, Band D £2,484.17, Band E £3,036.21, Band F £3,588.25, Band G £4,140.28, Band H £4,968.34.

How much is Band A council tax in Stratford-on-Avon?+

Band A — the lowest band costs £1,656.11 in Stratford-on-Avon for 2026/27 — about £138.01 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band B council tax in Stratford-on-Avon?+

Band B costs £1,932.13 in Stratford-on-Avon for 2026/27 — about £161.01 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band C council tax in Stratford-on-Avon?+

Band C costs £2,208.15 in Stratford-on-Avon for 2026/27 — about £184.01 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band D council tax in Stratford-on-Avon?+

Band D costs £2,484.17 in Stratford-on-Avon for 2026/27 — about £207.01 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band E council tax in Stratford-on-Avon?+

Band E costs £3,036.21 in Stratford-on-Avon for 2026/27 — about £253.02 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band F council tax in Stratford-on-Avon?+

Band F costs £3,588.25 in Stratford-on-Avon for 2026/27 — about £299.02 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band G council tax in Stratford-on-Avon?+

Band G costs £4,140.28 in Stratford-on-Avon for 2026/27 — about £345.02 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band H council tax in Stratford-on-Avon?+

Band H — the highest band costs £4,968.34 in Stratford-on-Avon for 2026/27 — about £414.03 per month over 12 instalments.

Did council tax go up in Stratford-on-Avon for 2026/27?+

Yes — the headline charge in Stratford-on-Avon changed by +4.38% compared with 2025/26.

What does the Stratford-on-Avon 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 Stratford-on-Avon?+

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 Stratford-on-Avon?+

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 Stratford-on-Avon council tax data come from?+

Directly from the council's own published page ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-10. 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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