England · Council tax 2026/27
West Suffolk Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in West Suffolk for 2026/27 is £2,351.47 a year — about £195.96 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 24% 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 | £1,495.28 | £1,567.65 | +4.84% | £130.64 |
| Band B | £1,744.49 | £1,828.92 | +4.84% | £152.41 |
| Band C | £1,993.70 | £2,090.20 | +4.84% | £174.18 |
| Band D | £2,242.91 | £2,351.47 | +4.84% | £195.96 |
| Band E | £2,741.34 | £2,874.02 | +4.84% | £239.50 |
| Band F | £3,239.77 | £3,396.57 | +4.84% | £283.05 |
| Band G | £3,738.19 | £3,919.12 | +4.84% | £326.59 |
| Band H | £4,485.83 | £4,702.94 | +4.84% | £391.91 |
Wholly parished — base excludes parish element. Avg Band D incl parishes 2351.47.
ASC precept within Suffolk CC element 1731.69; no separate fire precept
A-H read from leaflet PDF. Ratios validated. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/counciltax/upload/Council_Tax_Leaflet_2026-27.pdf. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-16. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
West Suffolk area profile
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 West Suffolk in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in West Suffolk for 2026/27 is £2,351.47 per year, which works out at about £195.96 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in West Suffolk for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in West Suffolk are: Band A £1,567.65, Band B £1,828.92, Band C £2,090.20, Band D £2,351.47, Band E £2,874.02, Band F £3,396.57, Band G £3,919.12, Band H £4,702.94.
How much is Band A council tax in West Suffolk?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,567.65 in West Suffolk for 2026/27 — about £130.64 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in West Suffolk?+
Band B costs £1,828.92 in West Suffolk for 2026/27 — about £152.41 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in West Suffolk?+
Band C costs £2,090.20 in West Suffolk for 2026/27 — about £174.18 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in West Suffolk?+
Band D costs £2,351.47 in West Suffolk for 2026/27 — about £195.96 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in West Suffolk?+
Band E costs £2,874.02 in West Suffolk for 2026/27 — about £239.50 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in West Suffolk?+
Band F costs £3,396.57 in West Suffolk for 2026/27 — about £283.05 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in West Suffolk?+
Band G costs £3,919.12 in West Suffolk for 2026/27 — about £326.59 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in West Suffolk?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,702.94 in West Suffolk for 2026/27 — about £391.91 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in West Suffolk for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in West Suffolk changed by +4.84% compared with 2025/26.
What does the West Suffolk 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 West Suffolk?+
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 West Suffolk?+
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 West Suffolk 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 2026-06-16. 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, “West Suffolk Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/west-suffolk/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.