Bristol, City of Council Tax 2026/2027
Official municipal billing authority: Bristol City Council (Unitary Authority) in South West, England. Administering 15 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).
Statutory Tariff Table: Bristol, City of
Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 15 outcodes in this authority.
| Valuation Band | Full Annual (£) | 10-Mo Direct Debit | Single Person (-25%) | Single 10-Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Band A | £1,809.12 | £180.91/mo | £1,356.84 | £135.68/mo |
Band B | £2,110.64 | £211.06/mo | £1,582.98 | £158.30/mo |
Band C | £2,412.16 | £241.22/mo | £1,809.12 | £180.91/mo |
Band DBenchmark | £2,713.68 | £271.37/mo | £2,035.26 | £203.53/mo |
Band E | £3,316.72 | £331.67/mo | £2,487.54 | £248.75/mo |
Band F | £3,919.76 | £391.98/mo | £2,939.82 | £293.98/mo |
Band G | £4,522.80 | £452.28/mo | £3,392.10 | £339.21/mo |
Band H | £5,427.36 | £542.74/mo | £4,070.52 | £407.05/mo |
2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark
Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.
Bristol, City of Band D is +13.4% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£1608.40.
Within South West, Bristol, City of ranks #2 of 27 billing authorities for Band D charges.
Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £45.23 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.
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Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure
Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Bristol, City of (Bristol City Council).
Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure
As an all-purpose unitary authority, Bristol City 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.
Postcode Districts in Bristol, City of
Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.
Bristol City Centre, Harbourside, Redcliffe
Kingsdown, St Pauls, St Philips
Bristol, City of (BS3 Postal District)
Bristol, City of (BS4 Postal District)
Bristol, City of (BS5 Postal District)
Cotham, Redland, Montpelier
Bristol, City of (BS7 Postal District)
Clifton, Hotwells, Clifton Village
Bristol, City of (BS9 Postal District)
Bristol, City of (BS10 Postal District)
Bristol, City of (BS11 Postal District)
Bristol, City of (BS13 Postal District)
Bristol, City of (BS14 Postal District)
Bristol, City of (BS98 Postal District)
Bristol, City of (BS99 Postal District)