Bath and North East Somerset Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Bath and North East Somerset Council (Unitary Authority) in South West, England. Administering 5 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,383.42100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.19%+£117.60 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South West)#23 of 27In South West

Postcodes Monitored5Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Bath and North East Somerset

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 5 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit

Valuation Band	Full Annual (£)	10-Mo Direct Debit	12-Mo Installment	Single Person (-25%)	Single 10-Mo
Band A	£1,588.95	£158.90/mo	£132.41/mo	£1,191.71	£119.17/mo
Band B	£1,853.77	£185.38/mo	£154.48/mo	£1,390.33	£139.03/mo
Band C	£2,118.60	£211.86/mo	£176.55/mo	£1,588.95	£158.90/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,383.42	£238.34/mo	£198.62/mo	£1,787.57	£178.76/mo
Band E	£2,913.07	£291.31/mo	£242.76/mo	£2,184.80	£218.48/mo
Band F	£3,442.72	£344.27/mo	£286.89/mo	£2,582.04	£258.20/mo
Band G	£3,972.37	£397.24/mo	£331.03/mo	£2,979.28	£297.93/mo
Band H	£4,766.84	£476.68/mo	£397.24/mo	£3,575.13	£357.51/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027

1. Benchmark & Regional Delta-£8.58vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Bath and North East Somerset Band D is -0.4% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£42.90.

Regional mean in South West: £2511.40 (-£127.98).

2. England StandingRank #189 of 296 in EnglandTop 36% lowest Band D in England

Within South West, Bath and North East Somerset ranks #23 of 27 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 36th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£238.34 / 10 mosor £198.62 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £39.72 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.

Local authorities are legally required to grant 12-month billing upon written or online request.

Nearby Authorities in South West: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in South West:

Cheltenham

Save £13.90/yrBand D: £2369.52 (-0.6%)

Gloucester

Save £27.58/yrBand D: £2355.84 (-1.2%)

Tewkesbury

Save £42.89/yrBand D: £2340.53 (-1.8%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South West:

Cotswold

+£8.23/yrBand D: £2391.65 (+0.3%)

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

+£52.16/yrBand D: £2435.58 (+2.2%)

Swindon

+£54.68/yrBand D: £2438.10 (+2.3%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Bath and North East Somerset (Bath and North East Somerset Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Bath and North East Somerset 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 Bath and North East Somerset Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.