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2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
Blaenau Gwent Council • ONS LAD W06000018
Below Wales averageRank #15 of 22 (Wales)

Blaenau Gwent Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Blaenau Gwent Council (Unitary Authority (Wales)) in Wales, Wales. Administering 3 postcode districts under Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I).

Band D Base Annual£1,674.03100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+4.72%+£75.45 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (Wales)#15 of 22In Wales
Postcodes Monitored3Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Blaenau Gwent

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 3 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,116.02£111.60/mo£837.02£83.70/mo
Band B
£1,302.02£130.20/mo£976.52£97.65/mo
Band C
£1,488.03£148.80/mo£1,116.02£111.60/mo
Band DBenchmark
£1,674.03£167.40/mo£1,255.52£125.55/mo
Band E
£2,046.04£204.60/mo£1,534.53£153.45/mo
Band F
£2,418.04£241.80/mo£1,813.53£181.35/mo
Band G
£2,790.05£279.01/mo£2,092.54£209.25/mo
Band H
£3,348.06£334.81/mo£2,511.05£251.11/mo
Band I
£3,906.07£390.61/mo£2,929.55£292.96/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

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

Fiscal Year 2026/2027
1. Benchmark & Regional Delta-£55.27vs Wales average Band D (£1729)

Blaenau Gwent Band D is -3.2% lower than the statutory Wales benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£276.35.

Regional mean in Wales: £1729.30 (-£55.27).
2. Wales StandingRank #15 of 22 in WalesTop 36% lowest Band D in Wales

Within Wales, Blaenau Gwent ranks #15 of 22 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 36th percentile in Wales.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£167.40 / 10 mosor £139.50 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £27.90 / 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 Wales: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in Wales:
Ceredigion
Save £165.47/yrBand D: £1508.56 (-9.9%)
Isle of Anglesey
Save £168.57/yrBand D: £1505.46 (-10.1%)
Caerphilly
Save £173.09/yrBand D: £1500.94 (-10.3%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Wales:
Monmouthshire
+£60.91/yrBand D: £1734.94 (+3.6%)
Flintshire
+£78.76/yrBand D: £1752.79 (+4.7%)
Vale of Glamorgan
+£113.93/yrBand D: £1787.96 (+6.8%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Blaenau Gwent (Blaenau Gwent Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Blaenau Gwent combines charges set by:

  • Blaenau Gwent 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 Blaenau Gwent Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.

Postcode Districts in Blaenau Gwent

Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.

NP13Band A Dominant

Blaenau Gwent (NP13 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,116/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
NP22Band B Dominant

Blaenau Gwent (NP22 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,302/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
NP23Band B Dominant

Blaenau Gwent (NP23 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,302/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B