Bradford Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (Metropolitan Borough) in Yorkshire and The Humber, England. Administering 24 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,360.73100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.98%+£111.99 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Yorkshire and The Humber)#8 of 14In Yorkshire and The Humber

Postcodes Monitored24Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Bradford

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 24 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	£1,573.82	£157.38/mo	£131.15/mo	£1,180.37	£118.04/mo
Band B	£1,836.12	£183.61/mo	£153.01/mo	£1,377.09	£137.71/mo
Band C	£2,098.43	£209.84/mo	£174.87/mo	£1,573.82	£157.38/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,360.73	£236.07/mo	£196.73/mo	£1,770.55	£177.06/mo
Band E	£2,885.34	£288.53/mo	£240.45/mo	£2,164.01	£216.40/mo
Band F	£3,409.94	£340.99/mo	£284.16/mo	£2,557.46	£255.75/mo
Band G	£3,934.55	£393.46/mo	£327.88/mo	£2,950.91	£295.09/mo
Band H	£4,721.46	£472.15/mo	£393.46/mo	£3,541.10	£354.11/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-£31.27vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Bradford Band D is -1.3% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£156.35.

Regional mean in Yorkshire and The Humber: £2377.64 (-£16.91).

2. England StandingRank #203 of 296 in EnglandTop 32% lowest Band D in England

Within Yorkshire and The Humber, Bradford ranks #8 of 14 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 32th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£236.07 / 10 mosor £196.73 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £39.34 / 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 Yorkshire and The Humber: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in Yorkshire and The Humber:

North Lincolnshire

Save £12.27/yrBand D: £2348.46 (-0.5%)

Wakefield

Save £63.84/yrBand D: £2296.89 (-2.7%)

Kingston upon Hull, City of

Save £65.69/yrBand D: £2295.04 (-2.8%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Yorkshire and The Humber:

Rotherham

+£20.80/yrBand D: £2381.53 (+0.9%)

Calderdale

+£59.42/yrBand D: £2420.15 (+2.5%)

Kirklees

+£80.34/yrBand D: £2441.07 (+3.4%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Bradford (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, City of Bradford Metropolitan District 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 City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.

Postcode Districts in Bradford

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

BD1Band B Dominant

Bradford (BD1 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,836/yr

Dominant Band:Band Band B

BD2Band A Dominant

Bradford (BD2 Postal District)