Ceredigion Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Ceredigion Council (Unitary Authority (Wales)) in Wales, Wales. Administering 9 postcode districts under Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I).

Band D Base Annual£1,508.56100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.56%+£65.79 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Wales)#16 of 22In Wales

Postcodes Monitored9Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Ceredigion

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	£1,005.71	£100.57/mo	£83.81/mo	£754.28	£75.43/mo
Band B	£1,173.32	£117.33/mo	£97.78/mo	£879.99	£88.00/mo
Band C	£1,340.94	£134.09/mo	£111.75/mo	£1,005.71	£100.57/mo
Band DBenchmark	£1,508.56	£150.86/mo	£125.71/mo	£1,131.42	£113.14/mo
Band E	£1,843.80	£184.38/mo	£153.65/mo	£1,382.85	£138.29/mo
Band F	£2,179.03	£217.90/mo	£181.59/mo	£1,634.27	£163.43/mo
Band G	£2,514.27	£251.43/mo	£209.52/mo	£1,885.70	£188.57/mo
Band H	£3,017.12	£301.71/mo	£251.43/mo	£2,262.84	£226.28/mo
Band I	£3,519.97	£352.00/mo	£293.33/mo	£2,639.98	£264.00/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-£220.74vs Wales average Band D (£1729)

Ceredigion Band D is -12.8% lower than the statutory Wales benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£1103.70.

Regional mean in Wales: £1729.30 (-£220.74).

2. Wales StandingRank #16 of 22 in WalesTop 32% lowest Band D in Wales

Within Wales, Ceredigion ranks #16 of 22 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 32th percentile in Wales.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£150.86 / 10 mosor £125.71 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £25.15 / 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:

Isle of Anglesey

Save £3.10/yrBand D: £1505.46 (-0.2%)

Caerphilly

Save £7.62/yrBand D: £1500.94 (-0.5%)

Wrexham

Save £8.97/yrBand D: £1499.59 (-0.6%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Wales:

Blaenau Gwent

+£165.47/yrBand D: £1674.03 (+11%)

Monmouthshire

+£226.38/yrBand D: £1734.94 (+15%)

Flintshire

+£244.23/yrBand D: £1752.79 (+16.2%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Ceredigion combines charges set by:

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