Crap Towns / Dorset / Council tax
How much is council tax in Dorset?
A Band D home in the Dorset council area pays £2,765 in council tax in 2026-27, 16% higher than England's average of £2,392. That's up £135 on 2025-26. That's the whole bill, with the police, fire and average parish shares in it.
| Year | Band D bill | England's average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £2,630 | £2,280 |
| 2026-27 | £2,765 | £2,392 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Dorset | £2,765 |
| East Devon | £2,595 |
| Wiltshire | £2,572 |
| Somerset | £2,561 |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £2,436 |
| New Forest | £2,420 |
| Bath and North East Somerset | £2,383 |
| England's average | £2,392 |