Bedford Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Bedford Council (Unitary Authority) in East of England, England. Administering 5 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,471.74100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.98%+£117.25 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (East of England)#8 of 45In East of England

Postcodes Monitored5Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Bedford

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	£1,647.83	£164.78/mo	£137.32/mo	£1,235.87	£123.59/mo
Band B	£1,922.46	£192.25/mo	£160.21/mo	£1,441.85	£144.19/mo
Band C	£2,197.10	£219.71/mo	£183.09/mo	£1,647.83	£164.78/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,471.74	£247.17/mo	£205.98/mo	£1,853.81	£185.38/mo
Band E	£3,021.02	£302.10/mo	£251.75/mo	£2,265.77	£226.58/mo
Band F	£3,570.29	£357.03/mo	£297.52/mo	£2,677.72	£267.77/mo
Band G	£4,119.57	£411.96/mo	£343.30/mo	£3,089.68	£308.97/mo
Band H	£4,943.48	£494.35/mo	£411.96/mo	£3,707.61	£370.76/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+£79.74vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Bedford Band D is +3.3% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£398.70.

Regional mean in East of England: £2391.20 (+£80.54).

2. England StandingRank #119 of 296 in EnglandTop 40% highest Band D in England

Within East of England, Bedford ranks #8 of 45 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 40th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£247.17 / 10 mosor £205.98 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £41.19 / 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 East of England: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in East of England:

Ipswich

Save £3.49/yrBand D: £2468.25 (-0.1%)

Cambridge

Save £4.72/yrBand D: £2467.02 (-0.2%)

North Norfolk

Save £11.81/yrBand D: £2459.93 (-0.5%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in East of England:

South Norfolk

+£11.13/yrBand D: £2482.87 (+0.5%)

East Cambridgeshire

+£13.44/yrBand D: £2485.18 (+0.5%)

Norwich

+£31.70/yrBand D: £2503.44 (+1.3%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Bedford 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 Bedford Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.