England · Council tax 2026/27
Worcester City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Worcester for 2026/27 is £2,405.81 a year — about £200.48 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 28.5% 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 | £1,489.34 | £1,603.87 | +7.69% | £133.66 |
| Band B | £1,737.57 | £1,871.19 | +7.69% | £155.93 |
| Band C | £1,985.79 | £2,138.50 | +7.69% | £178.21 |
| Band D | £2,234.01 | £2,405.81 | +7.69% | £200.48 |
| Band E | £2,730.46 | £2,940.43 | +7.69% | £245.04 |
| Band F | £3,226.91 | £3,475.06 | +7.69% | £289.59 |
| Band G | £3,723.35 | £4,009.68 | +7.69% | £334.14 |
| Band H | £4,468.03 | £4,811.62 | +7.69% | £400.97 |
Parished district; Worcester City unparished row shown. Parish variants: Warndon Villages D=2431.81, St Peter's D=2423.43.
ASC within Worcestershire CC element 1760.80.
Full A-H band table incl Band D GBP2,400.53 (Worcester City unparished) read directly from rendered worcester.gov.uk page (titled 'Council Tax bands for 2026-2027'); independently re-rendered in adversarial pass - MATCH to the penny. Bands reconcile to statutory ninths. WCC city element GBP226.01; shared county+police+fire = GBP2,174.52. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax bands for 2026-2027 - Worcester City Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-22. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Worcester area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Worcester
Official website: worcester.gov.uk
Switchboard: 01905 722233
Departments
council tax: revenues.benefits@worcester.gov.uk
benefits: revenues.benefits@worcester.gov.uk
planning: No phone confirmed
housing: Housing Advice Centre, Trinity Street WR1 2PW, Mon-Fri 10-16; no phone confirmed
waste recycling: No phone confirmed
Planning pages: https://www.worcester.gov.uk/planning
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Worcester in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Worcester for 2026/27 is £2,405.81 per year, which works out at about £200.48 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Worcester for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Worcester are: Band A £1,603.87, Band B £1,871.19, Band C £2,138.50, Band D £2,405.81, Band E £2,940.43, Band F £3,475.06, Band G £4,009.68, Band H £4,811.62.
How much is Band A council tax in Worcester?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,603.87 in Worcester for 2026/27 — about £133.66 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Worcester?+
Band B costs £1,871.19 in Worcester for 2026/27 — about £155.93 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Worcester?+
Band C costs £2,138.50 in Worcester for 2026/27 — about £178.21 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Worcester?+
Band D costs £2,405.81 in Worcester for 2026/27 — about £200.48 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Worcester?+
Band E costs £2,940.43 in Worcester for 2026/27 — about £245.04 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Worcester?+
Band F costs £3,475.06 in Worcester for 2026/27 — about £289.59 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Worcester?+
Band G costs £4,009.68 in Worcester for 2026/27 — about £334.14 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Worcester?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,811.62 in Worcester for 2026/27 — about £400.97 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Worcester for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Worcester changed by +7.69% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Worcester 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 Worcester?+
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 Worcester?+
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 Worcester council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands for 2026-2027 - Worcester City Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-22. 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, “Worcester City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/worcester/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.