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Council Tax Bands in Staffordshire Moorlands 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£2,338.21

+£97.78 (+4.4%) vs 2025/26

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

Quick answer

Council tax bands in Staffordshire Moorlands for 2026/27 run from £1,558.81 (Band A) to £4,676.42 (Band H), with the Band D reference rate set at £2,338.21 (up 4.4% 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 - Staffordshire Moorlands 2026/27

BandAnnual rateMonthly (10 mths)
ABand A£1,558.81£155.88
BBand B£1,818.61£181.86
CBand C£2,078.41£207.84
DBand D£2,338.21£233.82
EBand E£2,857.81£285.78
FBand F£3,377.41£337.74
GBand G£3,897.02£389.70
HBand H£4,676.42£467.64

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 £2,338.21 Bill

A Band D bill in Staffordshire Moorlands is not one charge. It is 4 separate charges set by 4 different bodies and collected together. The largest is Staffordshire at £1,686.42, which is 72% of the total.

Charged byBand D elementShare of bill
Staffordshire Moorlands billing authority£252.4510.8%
Staffordshire£1,686.4272.1%
Staffordshire PCC£302.5712.9%
Staffordshire PCC-FRA£96.774.1%
Total Band D£2,338.21100%

Registry Record for Staffordshire Moorlands

ONS code

E07000198

MHCLG E-code

E3437

Authority type

Shire district

Area

Staffordshire

Tax base 2026/27

34,455

Assumed collection rate

99.00%

Parishes in area

43

Parishes setting a precept

43

Band D rank in England

218 of 296

Registry snapshot

25 March 2026

Staffordshire Moorlands is a shire district in the West Midlands, within the Staffordshire area. Its 2026/27 tax base for setting council tax is 34,455 Band D equivalent dwellings, calculated on an assumed collection rate of 99.00%. 43 of the 43 parish or town councils in the area set their own precept for 2026/27, so households in those parishes pay slightly more than the area figures shown here. Its Band D rate ranks 218 of 296 in England.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£2,240.43

Band D 2026/27

£2,338.21

Annual increase

+£97.78 (+4.4%)

Staffordshire Moorlands's Band D rate increased by £97.78 (4.4%) in 2026/27 compared with the previous year. This is within the 5% that an English social care authority can add for 2026/27 without a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept).

Staffordshire Moorlands 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 Staffordshire Moorlands sits £61.46 below it. See the full West Midlands table.

Closest Staffordshire and West Midlands authorities by Band D

CouncilBand D 2026/27
Newcastle-under-Lyme£2,334.25
East Staffordshire£2,351.34
Lichfield£2,351.90
South Staffordshire£2,313.67
Stafford£2,302.68
Tamworth£2,300.76

How Band Rates Are Worked Out in Staffordshire Moorlands

Like every billing authority, Staffordshire Moorlands 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:

BandFraction of Band DCalculation2026/27 rate
Band A6/9£2,338.21 x 6/9£1,558.81
Band B7/9£2,338.21 x 7/9£1,818.61
Band C8/9£2,338.21 x 8/9£2,078.41
Band D9/9Baseline rate£2,338.21
Band E11/9£2,338.21 x 11/9£2,857.81
Band F13/9£2,338.21 x 13/9£3,377.41
Band G15/9£2,338.21 x 15/9£3,897.02
Band H18/9£2,338.21 x 18/9£4,676.42

Contact your council in Staffordshire Moorlands

For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact the billing authority for Staffordshire Moorlands directly.

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Staffordshire Moorlands Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Band D council tax in Staffordshire Moorlands for 2026/27?
Band D council tax in Staffordshire Moorlands is £2,338.21 for 2026/27, up from £2,240.43 in 2025/26 (a 4.4% 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 Staffordshire Moorlands for 2026/27?
Band A council tax in Staffordshire Moorlands is £1,558.81 for 2026/27, which is 6/9 of the £2,338.21 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £155.88 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band B in Staffordshire Moorlands for 2026/27?
Band B council tax in Staffordshire Moorlands is £1,818.61 for 2026/27, which is 7/9 of the £2,338.21 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £181.86 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band C in Staffordshire Moorlands for 2026/27?
Band C council tax in Staffordshire Moorlands is £2,078.41 for 2026/27, which is 8/9 of the £2,338.21 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £207.84 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band E in Staffordshire Moorlands for 2026/27?
Band E council tax in Staffordshire Moorlands is £2,857.81 for 2026/27, which is 11/9 of the £2,338.21 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £285.78 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
What are all eight council tax bands in Staffordshire Moorlands?
Staffordshire Moorlands has eight council tax bands (A to H) for 2026/27: Band A £1,558.81, Band B £1,818.61, Band C £2,078.41, Band D £2,338.21, Band E £2,857.81, Band F £3,377.41, Band G £3,897.02, Band H £4,676.42. Every band is a fixed fraction of the Band D rate of £2,338.21. The full rate table with monthly figures is on this page.
How much did council tax rise in Staffordshire Moorlands this year?
Staffordshire Moorlands raised Band D council tax by £97.78 for 2026/27, a 4.4% increase versus 2025/26. This is within the 5% that an English social care authority can add for 2026/27 without a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept).
Where does council tax in Staffordshire Moorlands actually go?
The £2,338.21 Band D bill in Staffordshire Moorlands is split across 4 separate charges: Staffordshire Moorlands billing authority £252.45, Staffordshire £1,686.42, Staffordshire PCC £302.57, Staffordshire PCC-FRA £96.77. The largest single element is Staffordshire at £1,686.42, which is 72% of the bill. Each body sets its own charge and they are added together on one bill.
Is council tax in Staffordshire Moorlands higher or lower than the rest of the West Midlands?
Staffordshire Moorlands's Band D rate of £2,338.21 is £61.46 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 218 of 296 authorities by Band D.
When do I pay council tax to the billing authority for Staffordshire Moorlands?
Council tax is typically paid in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, though most councils including Staffordshire Moorlands offer a 12-month payment option on request. Direct debit, online payment, and standing order are usually available. Contact the billing authority for Staffordshire Moorlands directly to set up or change a payment plan.
What discounts are available on council tax in Staffordshire Moorlands?
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. Staffordshire Moorlands 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 Staffordshire Moorlands?
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 the billing authority for Staffordshire Moorlands. 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

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Updated 1 May 2026