England · Council tax 2026/27
Wyre Forest District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Wyre Forest for 2026/27 is £2,512.47 a year — about £209.37 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 29.6% 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 | £1,551.63 | £1,674.98 | +7.95% | £139.58 |
| Band B | £1,810.23 | £1,954.14 | +7.95% | £162.85 |
| Band C | £2,068.84 | £2,233.31 | +7.95% | £186.11 |
| Band D | £2,327.44 | £2,512.47 | +7.95% | £209.37 |
| Band E | £2,844.65 | £3,070.80 | +7.95% | £255.90 |
| Band F | £3,361.85 | £3,629.12 | +7.95% | £302.43 |
| Band G | £3,879.06 | £4,187.45 | +7.95% | £348.95 |
| Band H | £4,654.88 | £5,024.94 | +7.95% | £418.74 |
Extensively parished; nil-precept baseline parish Ribbesford (total 2432.60). Avg parish Band D 79.87; avg total 2512.47.
WCC 8.98% includes 2% ASC ring-fenced precept (within WCC element 1760.80 Band D)
Own element 258.08 (+2.99%). Ribbesford sole nil-precept parish baseline. Ratios pass. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/council-tax-and-benefits/council-tax/what-does-my-council-tax-pay-for/council-tax-financial-breakdown/. 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)..
Wyre Forest area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Wyre Forest council finances
Revenue headroom
Charging a full 100% second-home premium (currently 0%) on ~466 second homes could raise an estimated £1,170,811/yr — rough estimate, assumes Band D.
Modelled estimate from the council's second-home count (ONS/StatsWales) and Band D, against its current second-home premium. Not a council figure.
Contacting Wyre Forest
Switchboard: 01562 732928
Departments
planning: dev.management@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
council tax: customerservice@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
benefits: customerservice@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
housing: customerservice@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
environmental health: 01905 822799
licensing: 01905 822799
waste recycling: operationalservices@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
parking: operationalservices@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
building control: 01527 881402
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Wyre Forest in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Wyre Forest for 2026/27 is £2,512.47 per year, which works out at about £209.37 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Wyre Forest for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Wyre Forest are: Band A £1,674.98, Band B £1,954.14, Band C £2,233.31, Band D £2,512.47, Band E £3,070.80, Band F £3,629.12, Band G £4,187.45, Band H £5,024.94.
How much is Band A council tax in Wyre Forest?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,674.98 in Wyre Forest for 2026/27 — about £139.58 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Wyre Forest?+
Band B costs £1,954.14 in Wyre Forest for 2026/27 — about £162.85 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Wyre Forest?+
Band C costs £2,233.31 in Wyre Forest for 2026/27 — about £186.11 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Wyre Forest?+
Band D costs £2,512.47 in Wyre Forest for 2026/27 — about £209.37 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Wyre Forest?+
Band E costs £3,070.80 in Wyre Forest for 2026/27 — about £255.90 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Wyre Forest?+
Band F costs £3,629.12 in Wyre Forest for 2026/27 — about £302.43 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Wyre Forest?+
Band G costs £4,187.45 in Wyre Forest for 2026/27 — about £348.95 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Wyre Forest?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,024.94 in Wyre Forest for 2026/27 — about £418.74 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Wyre Forest for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Wyre Forest changed by +7.95% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Wyre Forest 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 Wyre Forest?+
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 Wyre Forest?+
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 Wyre Forest 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, “Wyre Forest District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/wyre-forest-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.