Council Tax Bills in England to Rise by 5% in April, Marking Third Consecutive Year of Increases

Average Band D bills will climb to £2,280, with significant regional disparities and a quadrupling of households paying over £5,000 annually.

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.