Unmetered charges 2026/2027

Homes without a water meter

Rateable values are based on your property’s size, location, and amenities as assessed before March 1990. While we are legally required to use these values rather than Council Tax bands, they only apply to older properties.

If want more control over your bills, switching to a water meter could help you save money.

 

Unmetered water supply and sewerage charges

Rateable value charges

Charging ZoneRate per pound of rateable value (p/£RV) 
 Water supply*Used and surface waterUsed water onlySurface water only
1 198.79 135.75 110.69 25.05 
2 190.37 127.10 106.55 20.54 
3 185.32 126.98 103.93 23.05 
4 193.74 132.76 107.71 25.05 
5 198.79 135.75 110.69 25.05 
6 198.79 135.75 110.69 25.05 
7 198.79 135.00 110.69 24.30 
8 185.32 126.73 103.93 22.80 
9 165.13 ---
10 173.54 ---

Fixed charges

Charging Zone Water Supply Used and surface water Used water only Surface water only Highway Drainage
 £ per annum £ per annum £ per annum £ per annum£ per annum
1 111.37 88.40 80.10 58.58 19.68 
2 111.37 88.40 80.10 58.58 19.68 
3 111.37 88.40 80.10 58.58 19.68 
4 111.37 88.40 80.10 58.58 19.68 
5 111.37 88.40 80.10 58.58 19.68 
6 111.37 88.40 80.10 58.58 19.68 
7 111.37 88.40 80.10 58.58 19.68 
8 111.37 88.40 80.10 58.58 19.68 
9 111.37 ----
10 140.08 ----

 

*For water supply, Zones 1 to 8 are subject to a minimum charge of £243.61 except for lock-up garages or car spaces with a rateable value between £1 and £30.

Charging zones

There are ten geographical zones in our region. This map provides a guide to the area covered by each zone. 

Zone 1Shropshire
Zone 2Worcester / Gloucester
Zone 3Warwickshire
Zone 4Leicestershire
Zone 5Nottinghamshire
Zone 6Derbyshire
Zone 7Staffordshire
Zone 8Central
Zone 9Chester

Understanding rateable value

If you’re not on a water meter, it’s likely that you’re billed according to your property’s Rateable Value. Read our breakdown on the history of Rateable Value and how it creates your bill.

Billing by Rateable Value