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2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
Leeds City Council • LAD E08000035
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LS4 Council Tax 2026/2027

Covering Leeds (LS4 Postal District) in Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber (England). Tax system: Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation) based on 1 April 1991.

Band D Base Annual£2,283.73100% Authority Benchmark
Typical Household Bill£1,776Most Common (Band B)
YoY Annual Increase+5.01%+£108.96 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (Yorkshire and The Humber)#13In Yorkshire and The Humber 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
£1,522.49£152.25/mo£1,141.87£114.19/mo
Band BMost Common in LS4
£1,776.23£177.62/mo£1,332.17£133.22/mo
Band C
£2,029.98£203.00/mo£1,522.49£152.25/mo
Band DUK Base Rate
£2,283.73£228.37/mo£1,712.80£171.28/mo
Band E
£2,791.23£279.12/mo£2,093.42£209.34/mo
Band F
£3,298.72£329.87/mo£2,474.04£247.40/mo
Band G
£3,806.22£380.62/mo£2,854.67£285.47/mo
Band H
£4,567.46£456.75/mo£3,425.60£342.56/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 Leeds (Leeds City Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Leeds City Council sets the primary proportion of your bill, combining core civic services with the Adult Social Care precept.

  • Unitary Council Services: Education, social services, waste collection, housing, and planning.
  • Police Precept: Levied by the regional Police & Crime Commissioner.
  • Fire & Rescue Precept: Levied by the Combined Fire Authority.
  • Mayoral Precept: Combined authority precept where applicable.
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 Leeds City Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.

Local Postcode Housing & Tax Variance: LS4 vs Leeds

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

Regional Rank #13 of 14
Outcode Dominant BandBand Band BModelled median band

Typical annual bill in LS4 is £1,776/yr (modelled estimate).

Housing Stock DistributionModelled estimate — not official VOA statistics
Entry/Terraced (Bands A–B):62.3%
Mid-Tier Suburban (Bands C–D):21.5%
Executive/Substantial (Bands E–H):16.2%
Regional Benchmark (Yorkshire and The Humber)-£93.91

Leeds charges 3.9% less than the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average (£2377.64).

Nearby Authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber (Council Tax Alternatives)

Cheaper Regional Alternatives:
Doncaster CouncilSave £115.98/yr (-5.1%)
Higher-Tariff Regional Neighbours:
York Council+£3.42/yr (+0.1%)
Wakefield Council+£13.16/yr (+0.6%)

Outcode Property Profile & Band Distribution

Property band profile and statutory valuation baseline for LS4 (Leeds).

Modelled Estimate
Dominant BandBand Band BModelled local median
Typical Outcode Bill£1,776Modelled estimate /yr
Valuation Base Date1 April 1991Statutory VOA benchmark
Billing AuthorityLeedsLocal council

Estimated Council Tax Band Distribution (LS4)

Modelled estimate — not official VOA statistics (see methodology)
Bands A & B (Entry-Level / Modest Dwellings)62.3%
Bands C & D (Mid-Tier Family Homes)21.5%
Bands E & F (Substantial Family Properties)12.6%
Bands G & H (Large & Executive Residences)3.6%

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 Leeds

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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