Overview

• The average Band D council tax bill in England will increase by £109 to £2,280 in April 2025, representing a 20% rise since 2021-22.
• Nearly 12 million households will owe at least £2,000 annually, while the number of properties paying £5,000 or more will quadruple to over 4,500.
• Rutland County Council will have the highest average bills, with Band H properties owing £5,342, while Wandsworth remains the cheapest area with bills under £1,000.
• Metropolitan areas outside London will see the largest percentage increase at 5.6%, while rural and county councils face higher bills due to reduced government funding.
• The total council tax requirement for all councils in England will rise to £44.1 billion in 2025-26, a 7% increase from the previous year, driven by rising service costs and funding shortfalls.