A quick look at Stoke-on-Trent Council Tax

The average UK electricity bill is £1,127* and the average UK council tax bill is £1,195*.
So it's fair to say that Council Tax is one of a British household's least favourite outgoings. This makes it a very important aspect when it comes to buying a house and even choosing which area of the country to live in.

This brings the question - how good do we have it here in Stoke-on-Trent?

Well, according to government statistics, wallets in Stoke-on-Trent don't take as much of a hit as the rest of the country by a good £275 on average.

Below is a table I compiled listing council tax charges and inflation rates since 1996, when the new Unitary Authority was created.

Inflation is of course not the only factor affecting levels of council tax. Over 15 years the population in Stoke-on-Trent has changed and so has technology, changing costs of front-line services and council work. The list of factors could go on and on so bear in mind the table and graphs are just resources based on averages and national figures.

If you need to see the table and charts larger, click here: http://bit.ly/k0fonR

How do you feel about the amount of Council Tax you've paid over the years?
Is the below-average charge reflected in the value of the council's services?
How much council tax do you think people should be paying in Stoke-on-Trent?

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*Average electricity bill http://www.electricityprices.org.uk/average-electricity-bill/
* Average UK council tax bill http://www.communities.gov.uk/localgovernment/localgovernmentfinance/counciltax/