Council tax in Malvern Hills
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Data as of: official 2026-27 council tax tables published 25 March 2026.
How much is council tax in Malvern Hills?
As of 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Malvern Hills is £2,451 a year, up 7.5% on last year. Band A is £1,634 and Band H £4,902. These are averages including the county, police, fire and parish or town council precepts; your bill depends on your band and parish.
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Council tax by band in Malvern Hills, 2026-27
| Band | Value at 1 April 1991 | Proportion of Band D | A year |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | 6/9 | £1,634 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | 7/9 | £1,906 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | 8/9 | £2,179 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | 9/9 | £2,451 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | 11/9 | £2,996 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | 13/9 | £3,540 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | 15/9 | £4,085 |
| H | Over £320,000 | 18/9 | £4,902 |
Don't know your band? You can check your council tax band on GOV.UK, and find your local council for its exact charges by parish.
More questions about council tax in Malvern Hills
How much has council tax gone up in Malvern Hills?
Up 7.5% on 2025-26, to an average £2,450.92 at Band D for 2026-27 (England: £2,391.52).
Source: MHCLG, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-25.
How much is Band A and Band H council tax in Malvern Hills?
£1,633.95 at Band A (6/9 of Band D) and £4,901.84 at Band H (18/9), fractions set by law.
Source: MHCLG, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-25.
Where does council tax in Malvern Hills go?
£276.40 of the Band D average goes to the district council and parishes; the county council, police and fire take the rest.
Source: MHCLG, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-25.
Do second homes pay more council tax in Malvern Hills?
Yes: the council reported charging a second homes premium in its October 2025 council taxbase return.
Source: MHCLG, Council Taxbase 2025 in England, published 2025-11-06.
How much does it cost to buy a home in Malvern Hills?
The average home sold for £349,550 in August 2026, and a home mover paying the local average for movers, £403,151, pays £10,158 in stamp duty. Tax and legal fees for each kind of buyer in Malvern Hills.
Nearby areas
| Area | Average Band D |
|---|---|
| Worcester | £2,406 |
| Wychavon | £2,373 |
| Wyre Forest | £2,512 |
| Redditch | £2,463 |
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Sources
- MHCLG: council tax levels 2026-27
- Local Government Finance Act 1992, section 5 (bands and proportions)
- check your council tax band on GOV.UK
- GOV.UK: find your local council
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government; Welsh Government; The Scottish Government; legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives). Official 2026-27 tables published 25 March 2026, retrieved 2026-11-02. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.