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2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
Cardiff Council • LAD W06000015
Above Wales AvgRank #2 of 22 in Wales

CF10 Council Tax 2026/2027

Covering Cardiff Bay, Cathays, Central Square, Butetown in Cardiff, Wales (Wales). Tax system: Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I) based on 1 April 2003.

Band D Base Annual£1,965.80100% Authority Benchmark
Typical Household Bill£1,529Most Common (Band B)
YoY Annual Increase+4.51%+£84.83 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (Wales)#2In Wales League

Statutory Council Tax Tariff: All Valuation Bands

Official billing schedule for 2026/27 including standard full payments and 25% single person discount tiers.

10 & 12 Monthly Options
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,310.53£131.05/mo£982.90£98.29/mo
Band BMost Common in CF10
£1,528.96£152.90/mo£1,146.72£114.67/mo
Band C
£1,747.38£174.74/mo£1,310.54£131.05/mo
Band DUK Base Rate
£1,965.80£196.58/mo£1,474.35£147.44/mo
Band E
£2,402.64£240.26/mo£1,801.98£180.20/mo
Band F
£2,839.49£283.95/mo£2,129.62£212.96/mo
Band G
£3,276.33£327.63/mo£2,457.25£245.73/mo
Band H
£3,931.60£393.16/mo£2,948.70£294.87/mo
Band I
£4,586.87£458.69/mo£3,440.15£344.02/mo
By law, UK councils must provide 12 monthly installments upon request instead of the default 10.Single Person Discount: Statutory 25% Reduction

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Cardiff (Cardiff Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Cardiff combines charges set by:

  • Cardiff Council: Covers all local authority services, schools, and social care.
  • Police & Crime Commissioner: Regional police precept set for your territorial police area.
  • Community / Town Council: A community precept where a local community council is established.
Official Bill Verification: Exact statutory line-by-line pound allocations are itemised on your annual Council Tax Demand Notice issued each March. For specific budget schedules, consult Cardiff Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.

Local Postcode Housing & Tax Variance: CF10 vs Cardiff

Localized dwelling stock distribution, dominant property bands, and regional council tax alternatives.

Regional Rank #2 of 22
Outcode Dominant BandBand Band BModelled median band

Typical annual bill in CF10 is £1,529/yr (modelled estimate).

Housing Stock DistributionModelled estimate — not official VOA statistics
Entry/Terraced (Bands A–B):50.2%
Mid-Tier Suburban (Bands C–D):35.8%
Executive/Substantial (Bands E–H):14%
Regional Benchmark (Wales)+£236.50

Cardiff charges 13.7% more than the Wales regional average (£1729.30).

Nearby Authorities in Wales (Council Tax Alternatives)

Cheaper Regional Alternatives:
Powys CouncilSave £78.73/yr (-4%)
Denbighshire CouncilSave £84.46/yr (-4.3%)
Rhondda Cynon Taf CouncilSave £98.33/yr (-5%)
Higher-Tariff Regional Neighbours:
Swansea Council+£82.60/yr (+4.2%)

Outcode Property Profile & Band Distribution

Property band profile and statutory valuation baseline for CF10 (Cardiff).

Modelled Estimate
Dominant BandBand Band BModelled local median
Typical Outcode Bill£1,529Modelled estimate /yr
Valuation Base Date1 April 2003Statutory VOA benchmark
Billing AuthorityCardiffLocal council

Estimated Council Tax Band Distribution (CF10)

Modelled estimate — not official VOA statistics (see methodology)
Bands A & B (Entry-Level / Modest Dwellings)50.2%
Bands C & D (Mid-Tier Family Homes)35.8%
Bands E & F (Substantial Family Properties)10.6%
Bands G & H (Large & Executive Residences)3.4%

Statutory 1991 Valuation Baseline & Band Challenge Rights

In England and Scotland, every home's Council Tax band is determined strictly by its market value on 1 April 1991 (or 1 April 2003 in Wales), regardless of when the property was built or what you paid for it. Current property prices do not alter your statutory band.

1. Check NeighboursCompare your band against identical neighbouring properties on the official register.
2. 1991 ValuationBack-calculate your home's 1991 value using historic Nationwide or Land Registry house price indices.
3. Submit ProposalIf evidence shows an incorrect band, submit a formal proposal to the VOA (or SAA in Scotland).
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Check If You Are Overpaying Council Tax in Cardiff

Up to 400,000 UK homes are estimated to be in the wrong Council Tax band due to rushed 1991 second-gear valuations. Find out if your property qualifies for a formal band reduction challenge, backdated refunds, or single-person relief.

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