Central Bedfordshire Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Central Bedfordshire Council (Unitary Authority) in East of England, England. Administering 9 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,516.16100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.93%+£118.22 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (East of England)#4 of 45In East of England

Postcodes Monitored9Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Central Bedfordshire

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 9 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	£1,677.44	£167.74/mo	£139.79/mo	£1,258.08	£125.81/mo
Band B	£1,957.01	£195.70/mo	£163.08/mo	£1,467.76	£146.78/mo
Band C	£2,236.59	£223.66/mo	£186.38/mo	£1,677.44	£167.74/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,516.16	£251.62/mo	£209.68/mo	£1,887.12	£188.71/mo
Band E	£3,075.31	£307.53/mo	£256.28/mo	£2,306.48	£230.65/mo
Band F	£3,634.45	£363.45/mo	£302.87/mo	£2,725.84	£272.58/mo
Band G	£4,193.60	£419.36/mo	£349.47/mo	£3,145.20	£314.52/mo
Band H	£5,032.32	£503.23/mo	£419.36/mo	£3,774.24	£377.42/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+£124.16vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Central Bedfordshire Band D is +5.2% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£620.80.

Regional mean in East of England: £2391.20 (+£124.96).

2. England StandingRank #85 of 296 in EnglandTop 29% highest Band D in England

Within East of England, Central Bedfordshire ranks #4 of 45 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 29th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£251.62 / 10 mosor £209.68 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £41.94 / 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:

Norwich

Save £12.72/yrBand D: £2503.44 (-0.5%)

East Cambridgeshire

Save £30.98/yrBand D: £2485.18 (-1.2%)

South Norfolk

Save £33.29/yrBand D: £2482.87 (-1.3%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in East of England:

South Cambridgeshire

+£20.09/yrBand D: £2536.25 (+0.8%)

Fenland

+£21.58/yrBand D: £2537.74 (+0.9%)

Huntingdonshire

+£40.24/yrBand D: £2556.40 (+1.6%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Central Bedfordshire (Central Bedfordshire Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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