Question 1

What is the average council tax in South West?

Accepted Answer

The average Band D council tax rate across South West is approximately £2,152 per year. There are 27 council areas in South West with rates ranging from £2,000 (Swindon) to £2,400 (Dorset).

Question 2

Which area in South West has the cheapest council tax?

Accepted Answer

Swindon has the lowest Band D rate in South West at £2,000 per year. The most expensive is Dorset at £2,400.

Question 3

Can I challenge my council tax band in South West?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can challenge your council tax band in any South West council area through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) for free. The process typically takes 2-4 months. If successful, your band is reduced and you receive a refund backdated to when the error occurred.

Question 4

What council areas are in South West?

Accepted Answer

South West contains 27 council areas: East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, North Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge, Torridge, West Devon, Cheltenham, Cotswold, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, Cornwall, Isles of Scilly, North Somerset, Plymouth, Dorset, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Torbay, Wiltshire.

Rank	Council Area	Band D Rate	Properties	Est. Misbanded
1	Swindon	£2,000	95,000	~11,875
2	Bath and North East Somerset	£2,100	55,000	~6,875
3	Plymouth	£2,100	115,000	~14,375
4	Exeter	£2,120	55,000	~6,875
5	East Devon	£2,150	55,000	~6,875
6	Mid Devon	£2,150	55,000	~6,875
7	North Devon	£2,150	55,000	~6,875
8	South Hams	£2,150	55,000	~6,875
9	Teignbridge	£2,150	55,000	~6,875
10	Torridge	£2,150	55,000	~6,875
11	West Devon	£2,150	55,000	~6,875
12	Cheltenham	£2,150	55,000	~6,875
13	Cotswold	£2,150	55,000	~6,875
14	Forest of Dean	£2,150	55,000	~6,875
15	Gloucester	£2,150	55,000	~6,875
16	Stroud	£2,150	55,000	~6,875
17	Tewkesbury	£2,150	55,000	~6,875
18	Somerset	£2,150	250,000	~31,250
19	Isles of Scilly	£2,150	1,200	~150
20	North Somerset	£2,150	120,000	~15,000
21	Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole	£2,150	110,000	~13,750
22	South Gloucestershire	£2,150	120,000	~15,000
23	Torbay	£2,150	65,000	~8,125
24	Wiltshire	£2,150	210,000	~26,250
25	Bristol	£2,190	200,000	~25,000
26	Cornwall	£2,200	270,000	~33,750
27	Dorset	£2,400	180,000	~22,500

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