Households in poor areas face some of highest council tax bills, figures show

Most local authorities in England are increasing council tax in 2026/27 by the maximum permitted amount of 4.99% (Rosemary Roberts/Alamy/PA) -

Households in some of the poorest areas in England will continue to pay some of the highest levels of council tax on average, official figures show.

Residents living in metropolitan areas, mostly concentrated in the North and the Midlands, will see annual bills for Band D properties – the standard measure of council tax – averaging £2,409 this year.