Cost to run a home in West Midlands
7 local authorities · water: Severn Trent Water
How much does it cost to run a home in West Midlands?
As of June 2026, the average cost to run a home across the 7 included West Midlands local authorities is £4,794 a year (energy + water + council tax), versus a £4,897 national average. The cheapest is Dudley at £4,563/yr. Water in this region: Severn Trent Water. Sources: Ofgem, Water UK/Ofwat, MHCLG.
| Area | Water company | Council tax (D) | Water /yr | Total /yr | GCLHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley | Severn Trent Water | £2,145 | £556 | £4,563 | 93 |
| Solihull | Severn Trent Water | £2,197 | £556 | £4,615 | 94 |
| Sandwell | Severn Trent Water | £2,244 | £556 | £4,662 | 95 |
| Birmingham | Severn Trent Water | £2,363 | £556 | £4,781 | 98 |
| Coventry | Severn Trent Water | £2,517 | £556 | £4,935 | 101 |
| Wolverhampton | Severn Trent Water | £2,539 | £556 | £4,957 | 101 |
| Walsall | Severn Trent Water | £2,627 | £556 | £5,045 | 103 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average cost to run a home in West Midlands?
- Across the 7 included West Midlands authorities, the average total to run a home is £4,794 a year (energy + water + council tax), compared with the £4,897 national average. The cheapest is Dudley (£4,563/yr).
- Which water company serves West Midlands?
- In the included West Midlands authorities, water and sewerage is provided by Severn Trent Water. Areas where the combined water + sewerage company is ambiguous are excluded from this ranking rather than guessed.
Compare with other regions on the national rankings, or read the methodology.
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Contains public sector information published by Ofgem · Water UK / Ofwat · MHCLG and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Ofgem energy price cap, Water UK / Ofwat water bills, MHCLG council tax (joined by Gera) (June 2026).