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Council tax in West Devon 2026/27
£2,705a year for a Band D home in West Devon, 2026/27: £271 a month over ten instalments
A Band D home in West Devon pays £2,705.33 in council tax for 2026/27, up £131 (5.1%) on 2025/26. Band A pays £1,804 and Band H £5,411. West Devon is among the more expensive third of England's 296 billing authorities (rank 8), £314 above the England average of £2,392.
Assumptions: financial year 2026/27 (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027); a dwelling occupied by two adults with no discount, exemption or council tax support; the area average including the average parish precept (43 parish and town councils in West Devon set a precept, so bills differ between parishes). Figures as published by MHCLG on 2026-03-25.
All eight bands in West Devon
- West Devon (billing authority)
- Devon County Council
- Devon & Cornwall PCC
- Devon & Somerset Fire
- Parish precept (average)
Each rung is one valuation band; its length is the annual bill and the colours show who receives the money. Bands are fixed proportions of Band D: A is 6/9, H is 18/9.
| Band | 1991 value | A year | A month (10) | A month (12) | Change on 2025/26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | up to £40,000 | £1,803.55 | £180.36 | £150.30 | +£87.36 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,104.15 | £210.42 | £175.35 | +£101.92 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,404.74 | £240.47 | £200.39 | +£116.48 |
| Dreference band | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,705.33 | £270.53 | £225.44 | +£131.04 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,306.51 | £330.65 | £275.54 | +£160.16 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,907.70 | £390.77 | £325.64 | +£189.28 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,508.88 | £450.89 | £375.74 | +£218.40 |
| H | more than £320,000 | £5,410.66 | £541.07 | £450.89 | +£262.08 |
Annual figures are MHCLG's Table 9 (area council tax by band). The change on 2025/26 applies the statutory band ratio to last year's Band D, so it is exact for Band D and rounded to the pound for other bands. Councils normally bill in ten monthly instalments from April; you can ask for twelve.
Who receives the money
Of the £2,705 Band D bill, £277 (10%) is West Devon's own council tax. The rest is collected on behalf of other bodies:
- West Devon (billing authority)£277.46
- Devon County Council£1,891.17
- Devon & Cornwall PCC£303.20
- Devon & Somerset Fire£109.68
- Parish precept (average)average across the area; 43 of 55 parishes set a precept£123.82
- Band D area council tax 2026/27£2,705.33
Band D in West Devon, five years
Between 2022/23 and 2026/27 the Band D bill in West Devon rose from £2,231 to £2,705, 21.3% in 4 years. England's average went from £1,966 to £2,392 over the same period (21.7%).
Nearby councils in Devon
| Council | Band A | Band D | Band H | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Devon | £1,730 | £2,595 | £5,191 | +5.5% |
| Exeter | £1,664 | £2,495 | £4,991 | +4.9% |
| Mid Devon | £1,771 | £2,656 | £5,313 | +5.4% |
| North Devon | £1,761 | £2,642 | £5,284 | +5.1% |
| South Hams | £1,743 | £2,615 | £5,230 | +5.0% |
| Teignbridge | £1,762 | £2,643 | £5,286 | +5.2% |
| Torridge | £1,734 | £2,601 | £5,203 | +4.9% |
| West Devon | £1,804 | £2,705 | £5,411 | +5.1% |
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Questions about council tax in West Devon
How much is council tax in West Devon for a Band D home?
£2,705.33 a year in 2026/27 for a Band D dwelling occupied by two adults, or about £271 a month over the usual ten instalments (£225 over twelve). That is +£131 (+5.1%) compared with 2025/26.
How much is council tax band A in West Devon?
Band A in West Devon is £1,803.55 a year in 2026/27, about £180 a month over ten instalments. Band A is charged at 6/9 of the Band D figure of £2,705.
How much is council tax band B in West Devon?
Band B in West Devon is £2,104.15 a year in 2026/27, about £210 a month over ten instalments. Band B is charged at 7/9 of the Band D figure of £2,705.
How much is council tax band C in West Devon?
Band C in West Devon is £2,404.74 a year in 2026/27, about £240 a month over ten instalments. Band C is charged at 8/9 of the Band D figure of £2,705.
Who receives the council tax paid in West Devon?
West Devon (billing authority) £277, Devon County Council £1,891, Devon & Cornwall PCC £303, Devon & Somerset Fire £110, Parish precept (average) £124 at Band D. West Devon is a shire district, so most of the bill goes to the county council.
Is council tax in West Devon high compared with the rest of England?
West Devon ranks 8 of 296 billing authorities on Band D (1 is the most expensive), among the more expensive third. Its Band D of £2,705 is £314 above the England average of £2,392.
Sources
- Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027 (MHCLG statistical release, 25 March 2026) (accessed 2026-09-12) ✓ checked
- Council Tax levels 2026 to 2027: Tables 1 to 9 (Table 9: area council tax for a dwelling occupied by two adults by band) (accessed 2026-09-12) ✓ checked
- Council Tax levels 2026 to 2027: Table 10, local authority level data (precept elements, adult social care, parishes) (accessed 2026-09-12) ✓ checked
- Live tables on Council Tax: Band D council tax figures 1993-94 onwards (revised 22 April 2026) (accessed 2026-09-12) ✓ checked
- Local Government Finance Act 1992, section 5: different categories of dwellings (band proportions 6:7:8:9:11:13:15:18) (accessed 2026-09-12) ✓ checked
Figures for 2026/27 as published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on 2026-03-25 (Band D live table revised 22 April 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate · Which band am I?
Council Tax Ledger shows the average area council tax for 2026/27 for a dwelling occupied by two adults with no discounts, as published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Parish precepts vary within a district, so your bill may differ. Not financial advice.