21-05-09, UpMyStreet
Council tax charges for England, 2009/10 have risen by 3% - the lowest amount in 15 years. In Scotland they are frozen for the coming year, and in Wales charges have risen by around 4.1% on average. Find out which regions have seen the biggest changes to council tax for 2009/10 for England and Wales, and which regions of Scotland are paying to most or the least. Compare charges in Great Britain, to see if you're getting value for money.
England (Average increase: 3.0%)
English regions with the highest council tax changes
| Area | Band D | Change 2009-10 | Council tax in Great Britain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford | £1,272 | +5% | Compare Great Britain |
| Bury | £1,404 | +5% | Compare Great Britain |
| Knowsley | £1,404 | +4.9% | Compare Great Britain |
| Slough UA | £1,341 | +4.9% | Compare Great Britain |
| Portsmouth UA | £1,352 | +4.9% | Compare Great Britain |
English regions with the lowest council tax changes
| Area | Band D | Change 2009-10 | Council tax in Great Britain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith & Fulham | £1,147 | -2.2% | Compare Great Britain |
| Wandsworth | £687 | 0% | Compare Great Britain |
| Southwark | £1,222 | 0% | Compare Great Britain |
| Newham | £1,255 | 0% | Compare Great Britain |
| Lambeth | £1,235 | 0% | Compare Great Britain |
| Hounslow | £1,400 | 0% | Compare Great Britain |
| Hillingdon | £1,423 | 0% | Compare Great Britain |
| Hackney | £1,308 | 0% | Compare Great Britain |
| Greenwich | £1,291 | 0% | Compare Great Britain |
| Ealing | £1,370 | 0% | Compare Great Britain |
| Camden | £1,332 | 0% | Compare Great Britain |
| Barking & Dagenham | £1,326 | 0% | Compare Great Britain |
| Westminster | £688 | 0% | Compare Great Britain |
Wales (Average increase: 4.1%)
Welsh regions with the highest council tax changes
| Area | Change 2009-10 | Council tax in Great Britain |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgend | +4.9% | Compare Great Britain |
| Ceredigion | +4.9% | Compare Great Britain |
| Monmouthshire | +4.9% | Compare Great Britain |
| Conwy | +4.9% | Compare Great Britain |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | +4.9% | Compare Great Britain |
| Blaenau Gwent | +4.9% | Compare Great Britain |
Welsh regions with the lowest council tax changes
| Area | Change 2009-10 | Council tax in Great Britain |
|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly | +2.7% | Compare Great Britain |
| Denbighshire | +3.3% | Compare Great Britain |
| Powys | +3.3% | Compare Great Britain |
| Wrexham | +3.3% | Compare Great Britain |
| Isle of Anglesey | +3.4% | Compare Great Britain |
Scotland (Average charge: £1,149)
Scottish regions with the highest council tax costs
| Area | Cost 2009-10 | Council tax in Great Britain |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen City | £1,230 | Compare Great Britain |
| Glasgow City | £1,213 | Compare Great Britain |
| Dundee City | £1,211 | Compare Great Britain |
| Midlothian | £1,210 | Compare Great Britain |
| Stirling | £1,209 | Compare Great Britain |
Scottish regions with the lowest council tax costs
| Area | Cost 2009-10 | Council tax in Great Britain |
|---|---|---|
| Eilean Siar | £1,024 | Compare Great Britain |
| Orkney Islands | £1,037 | Compare Great Britain |
| Dumfries & Galloway | £1,049 | Compare Great Britain |
| Shetland Islands | £1,053 | Compare Great Britain |
| Falkirk | £1,070 | Compare Great Britain |
Notes
- Please note that percentages are taken from the average costs per authority, individual postcodes will vary
- Average band D council tax for Wales for 2009-10 is £1,086. This includes £894 for county councils, £168 for police authorities and £24 for community councils. Figures for billing authorities, including the police authority elements, vary from £864 in Pembrokeshire to £1,325 in Blaenau Gwent
- Please note that due to changes, % rises were not applied to the areas affected by the local govt re-organisation - nine unitary authorities will come into existence from 1 April 2009. The nine new authorities will replace seven county councils and 37 shire district councils. Find more information here
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Council tax facts
- Average Band D council tax in England is £1,414, for 2009/10
- This year council tax in England has had is smallest rise ever (3%) in 15 years
- Council tax in Scotland is now frozen until 2012
- Residents of Wandsworth pay £687 a year - the lowest amount in the UK
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