Council tax by area › Sandwell
Sandwell council tax 2026/27
Band D in Sandwell is £2,244.46 a year for 2026/27, 6% lower than the England average of £2,392. That makes it the 31st lowest of 296 council areas in England.
What will a home here really cost each month?
Council tax, electricity, gas and water for a specific address, from its energy certificate.
Council tax bands in Sandwell, 2026/27
| Band | Per year | 10 monthly instalments | Spread over 12 months | Living alone, per year (25% off) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,496.31 | £149.63 | £124.69 | £1,122.23 |
| Band B | £1,745.69 | £174.57 | £145.47 | £1,309.27 |
| Band C | £1,995.08 | £199.51 | £166.26 | £1,496.31 |
| Band D | £2,244.46 | £224.45 | £187.04 | £1,683.35 |
| Band E | £2,743.23 | £274.32 | £228.60 | £2,057.42 |
| Band F | £3,242.00 | £324.20 | £270.17 | £2,431.50 |
| Band G | £3,740.77 | £374.08 | £311.73 | £2,805.58 |
| Band H | £4,488.92 | £448.89 | £374.08 | £3,366.69 |
Most councils collect council tax in 10 monthly instalments (April to January) unless you ask to spread it over 12. Figures include the adult social care precept and the average parish or town council charge for Sandwell; your exact bill can differ slightly depending on your parish.
Typical monthly running costs in Sandwell
| Council tax, Band D | £187 |
|---|---|
| Electricity and gas, typical use | £161 |
| Water and sewerage, national average | £53 |
| Typical total, before rent or mortgage | £402 a month |
Typical energy uses Ofgem's typical consumption of 2,700 kWh electricity and 11,500 kWh gas a year, priced at the price cap for 1 Oct – 31 Dec 2026. A real home can be much higher or lower: check a specific address to use its energy certificate.
Check your band
Every home in England is in one band, A to H, based on its value on 1 April 1991. You can look up any address on GOV.UK. Bills, discounts and payment dates are handled by Sandwell council.
Councils with a similar Band D
- Basingstoke and Deane — Band D £2,255.21
- Brent — Band D £2,235.27
- Lewisham — Band D £2,237.33
- Telford and Wrekin — Band D £2,256.26
- Thurrock — Band D £2,254.68
Source: MHCLG, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 9 (area council tax by band). Last updated October 2026.