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Council Tax Bands in Sandwell 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£2,244.46

+£111.01 (+5.2%) vs 2025/26

Full band A to H council tax rates for Sandwell from 1 April 2026.

Quick answer

Council tax bands in Sandwell for 2026/27 run from £1,496.31 (Band A) to £4,488.92 (Band H), with the Band D reference rate set at £2,244.46 (up 5.2% on 2025/26). All eight bands (A to H) are fixed fractions of Band D; the full rate table with monthly figures is below.

Band A to H Rate Table - Sandwell 2026/27

Band	1991 value range	Annual rate	Monthly (10 mths)	Monthly (12 mths)
ABand A	Up to £40,000	£1,496.31	£149.63	£124.69
BBand B	£40,001 to £52,000	£1,745.69	£174.57	£145.47
CBand C	£52,001 to £68,000	£1,995.08	£199.51	£166.26
DBand D	£68,001 to £88,000	£2,244.46	£224.45	£187.04
EBand E	£88,001 to £120,000	£2,743.23	£274.32	£228.60
FBand F	£120,001 to £160,000	£3,242.00	£324.20	£270.17
GBand G	£160,001 to £320,000	£3,740.77	£374.08	£311.73
HBand H	Over £320,000	£4,488.92	£448.89	£374.08

Source: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England: 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (Accredited official statistics). Table 9 (area council tax by band) and Table 10 (local authority level data). Snapshot: 2026-27 tables, published 25 March 2026. Published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Monthly figures are the annual rate divided over the standard 10-instalment plan and the 12-month direct debit option.

What Makes Up the £2,244.46 Bill

A Band D bill in Sandwell is not one charge. It is 3 separate charges set by 3 different bodies and collected together. The largest is Sandwell at £1,914.77, which is 85% of the total. Of the billing authority's own share, £36.48 is the adult social care precept added for 2026/27 (2% of last year's Band D).

Charged by	Band D element	Share of bill
Sandwell	£1,914.77	85.3%
West Midlands PCC	£244.50	10.9%
West Midlands Fire	£85.19	3.8%
Total Band D	£2,244.46	100%

Registry Record for Sandwell

ONS code

E08000028

MHCLG E-code

E4604

Authority type

Metropolitan district

Area

West Midlands

Tax base 2026/27

81,818

Assumed collection rate

97.90%

Parishes in area

Parishes setting a precept

Band D rank in England

266 of 296

Registry snapshot

25 March 2026

Sandwell is a metropolitan district in the West Midlands, within the West Midlands area. Its 2026/27 tax base for setting council tax is 81,818 Band D equivalent dwellings, calculated on an assumed collection rate of 97.90%. There are no parish or town councils in the area, so every household pays the same area figures shown here. Its Band D rate ranks 266 of 296 in England.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£2,133.45

Band D 2026/27

£2,244.46

Annual increase

+£111.01 (+5.2%)

Sandwell's Band D rate increased by £111.01 (5.2%) in 2026/27 compared with the previous year. The total bill is above 5%, but for most councils that reflects the separately-capped police, fire and (where relevant) mayoral or Greater London Authority precepts added on top of the billing authority's own increase, which is itself limited to 5% before a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept). A small number of councils in financial difficulty were also granted a higher bespoke limit.

Sandwell Against the Rest of the West Midlands

Across the 30 billing authorities in the West Midlands, Band D for 2026/27 runs from Dudley at £2,144.84 to Walsall at £2,627.48, a spread of £482.64. The regional mean is £2,399.67, so Sandwell sits £155.21 below it. See the full West Midlands table.

Closest West Midlands and West Midlands authorities by Band D

Council	Band D 2026/27	vs Sandwell
Solihull	£2,197.26	-£47.20
Dudley	£2,144.84	-£99.62
Birmingham	£2,362.90	+£118.44
Coventry	£2,516.72	+£272.26
Wolverhampton	£2,538.99	+£294.53
Walsall	£2,627.48	+£383.02

How Band Rates Are Worked Out in Sandwell

Like every billing authority, Sandwell sets a single Band D rate each year. All other bands are then calculated as fixed fractions of that rate, set nationally by central government. The fractions are expressed in ninths:

Band	Fraction of Band D	Calculation	2026/27 rate
Band A	6/9	£2,244.46 x 6/9	£1,496.31
Band B	7/9	£2,244.46 x 7/9	£1,745.69
Band C	8/9	£2,244.46 x 8/9	£1,995.08
Band D	9/9	Baseline rate	£2,244.46
Band E	11/9	£2,244.46 x 11/9	£2,743.23
Band F	13/9	£2,244.46 x 13/9	£3,242.00
Band G	15/9	£2,244.46 x 15/9	£3,740.77
Band H	18/9	£2,244.46 x 18/9	£4,488.92

Contact Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council directly.

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council council tax page

Sandwell Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Band D council tax in Sandwell for 2026/27?

Band D council tax in Sandwell is £2,244.46 for 2026/27, up from £2,133.45 in 2025/26 (a 5.2% increase). This is the headline reference rate; all other bands are calculated as fixed fractions of Band D.

How much is council tax Band A in Sandwell for 2026/27?

Band A council tax in Sandwell is £1,496.31 for 2026/27, which is 6/9 of the £2,244.46 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £149.63 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band B in Sandwell for 2026/27?

Band B council tax in Sandwell is £1,745.69 for 2026/27, which is 7/9 of the £2,244.46 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £174.57 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band C in Sandwell for 2026/27?

Band C council tax in Sandwell is £1,995.08 for 2026/27, which is 8/9 of the £2,244.46 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £199.51 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band E in Sandwell for 2026/27?

Band E council tax in Sandwell is £2,743.23 for 2026/27, which is 11/9 of the £2,244.46 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £274.32 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band F in Sandwell for 2026/27?

Band F council tax in Sandwell is £3,242.00 for 2026/27, which is 13/9 of the £2,244.46 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £324.20 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band G in Sandwell for 2026/27?

Band G council tax in Sandwell is £3,740.77 for 2026/27, which is 15/9 of the £2,244.46 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £374.08 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band H in Sandwell for 2026/27?

Band H council tax in Sandwell is £4,488.92 for 2026/27, which is 18/9 of the £2,244.46 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £448.89 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

What are all eight council tax bands in Sandwell?

Sandwell has eight council tax bands (A to H) for 2026/27: Band A £1,496.31, Band B £1,745.69, Band C £1,995.08, Band D £2,244.46, Band E £2,743.23, Band F £3,242.00, Band G £3,740.77, Band H £4,488.92. Every band is a fixed fraction of the Band D rate of £2,244.46. The full rate table with monthly figures is on this page.

How much did council tax rise in Sandwell this year?

Sandwell raised Band D council tax by £111.01 for 2026/27, a 5.2% increase versus 2025/26. The total bill is above 5%, but for most councils that reflects the separately-capped police, fire and (where relevant) mayoral or Greater London Authority precepts added on top of the billing authority's own increase, which is itself limited to 5% before a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept). A small number of councils in financial difficulty were also granted a higher bespoke limit.

Where does council tax in Sandwell actually go?

The £2,244.46 Band D bill in Sandwell is split across 3 separate charges: Sandwell £1,914.77, West Midlands PCC £244.50, West Midlands Fire £85.19. The largest single element is Sandwell at £1,914.77, which is 85% of the bill. Each body sets its own charge and they are added together on one bill.

Is council tax in Sandwell higher or lower than the rest of the West Midlands?

Sandwell's Band D rate of £2,244.46 is £155.21 below the £2,399.67 average across the 30 authorities in the West Midlands. The range runs from £2,144.84 in Dudley to £2,627.48 in Walsall. Across England as a whole it ranks 266 of 296 authorities by Band D.

When do I pay council tax to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council?

Council tax is typically paid in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, though most councils including Sandwell offer a 12-month payment option on request. Direct debit, online payment, and standing order are usually available. Contact Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council directly to set up or change a payment plan.

What discounts are available on council tax in Sandwell?

Standard discounts include the 25% single-person discount (one adult living alone or with under-18s), full exemption for student households, and discounts for properties left empty or undergoing major repair. Sandwell also operates a Council Tax Support scheme for low-income households. Apply via the council's website.

How do I check my council tax band in Sandwell?

Your property's official council tax band is set by the Valuation Office (VOA), part of HMRC. Look it up free at gov.uk/check-council-tax-band, or check your most recent council tax bill from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. If you believe the band is wrong you can challenge it with the VOA.

Independent information. Not affiliated with the Valuation Office Agency, any local authority, or Scottish Assessors. Rate data is compiled from published 2026/27 council tax schedules. Not legal or financial advice. Contact your local authority for billing queries.

Figures are the 2026/27 tax year, in force from 1 April 2026, as published by MHCLG on 25 March 2026. The 2027/28 tables are due in spring 2027.

Last verified 25 March 2026 · Sourced from Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England: 2026 to 2027 (MHCLG), Open Government Licence v3.0