Bridgend Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Bridgend Council (Unitary Authority (Wales)) in Wales, Wales. Administering 6 postcode districts under Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I).

Band D Base Annual£1,812.70100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.86%+£84.01 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Wales)#11 of 22In Wales

Postcodes Monitored6Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Bridgend

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 6 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	£1,208.47	£120.85/mo	£100.71/mo	£906.35	£90.64/mo
Band B	£1,409.88	£140.99/mo	£117.49/mo	£1,057.41	£105.74/mo
Band C	£1,611.29	£161.13/mo	£134.27/mo	£1,208.47	£120.85/mo
Band DBenchmark	£1,812.70	£181.27/mo	£151.06/mo	£1,359.53	£135.95/mo
Band E	£2,215.52	£221.55/mo	£184.63/mo	£1,661.64	£166.16/mo
Band F	£2,618.34	£261.83/mo	£218.20/mo	£1,963.76	£196.38/mo
Band G	£3,021.17	£302.12/mo	£251.76/mo	£2,265.88	£226.59/mo
Band H	£3,625.40	£362.54/mo	£302.12/mo	£2,719.05	£271.91/mo
Band I	£4,229.63	£422.96/mo	£352.47/mo	£3,172.22	£317.22/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+£83.40vs Wales average Band D (£1729)

Bridgend Band D is +4.8% higher than the statutory Wales benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£417.00.

Regional mean in Wales: £1729.30 (+£83.40).

2. Wales StandingRank #11 of 22 in WalesTop 50% highest Band D in Wales

Within Wales, Bridgend ranks #11 of 22 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 50th percentile in Wales.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£181.27 / 10 mosor £151.06 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £30.21 / 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:

Vale of Glamorgan

Save £24.74/yrBand D: £1787.96 (-1.4%)

Flintshire

Save £59.91/yrBand D: £1752.79 (-3.3%)

Monmouthshire

Save £77.76/yrBand D: £1734.94 (-4.3%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Wales:

Neath Port Talbot

+£3.10/yrBand D: £1815.80 (+0.2%)

Merthyr Tydfil

+£16.89/yrBand D: £1829.59 (+0.9%)

Conwy

+£27.98/yrBand D: £1840.68 (+1.5%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Bridgend combines charges set by:

Bridgend 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 Bridgend Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.