CouncilTaxCostUK
2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
City of Edinburgh Council • ONS LAD S12000036
Below Scotland averageRank #28 of 32 (Scotland)

City of Edinburgh Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: City of Edinburgh Council (Unitary Authority (Scotland)) in Scotland, Scotland. Administering 23 postcode districts under Council Tax (Scotland Reformed Multiplier 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£1,518.60100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+4.77%+£69.14 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (Scotland)#28 of 32In Scotland
Postcodes Monitored23Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: City of Edinburgh

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 23 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,012.40£101.24/mo£759.30£75.93/mo
Band B
£1,181.13£118.11/mo£885.85£88.59/mo
Band C
£1,349.87£134.99/mo£1,012.40£101.24/mo
Band DBenchmark
£1,518.60£151.86/mo£1,138.95£113.90/mo
Band E
£1,995.27£199.53/mo£1,496.45£149.65/mo
Band F
£2,467.73£246.77/mo£1,850.80£185.08/mo
Band G
£2,973.93£297.39/mo£2,230.45£223.05/mo
Band H
£3,720.57£372.06/mo£2,790.43£279.04/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory Scotland benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027
1. Benchmark & Regional Delta-£169.15vs Scotland average Band D (£1688)

City of Edinburgh Band D is -10% lower than the statutory Scotland benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£845.75.

Regional mean in Scotland: £1687.75 (-£169.15).
2. Scotland StandingRank #28 of 32 in ScotlandTop 16% lowest Band D in Scotland

Within Scotland, City of Edinburgh ranks #28 of 32 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 16th percentile in Scotland.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£151.86 / 10 mosor £126.55 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £25.31 / 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 Scotland: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in Scotland:
Midlothian
Save £13.67/yrBand D: £1504.93 (-0.9%)
North Lanarkshire
Save £27.48/yrBand D: £1491.12 (-1.8%)
Inverclyde
Save £40.10/yrBand D: £1478.50 (-2.6%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Scotland:
Dumfries and Galloway
+£8.89/yrBand D: £1527.49 (+0.6%)
Stirling
+£9.85/yrBand D: £1528.45 (+0.6%)
Na h-Eileanan Siar
+£39.35/yrBand D: £1557.95 (+2.6%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across City of Edinburgh (City of Edinburgh Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Scottish Local Authority & Water Services Structure

In Scotland, Council Tax is set directly by City of Edinburgh Council to fund local schools, social work, roads, and environmental services.

Note: Domestic water and waste water (sewerage) charges are billed alongside Council Tax by Scottish local authorities on behalf of Scottish Water, but are legally distinct statutory charges outside Council Tax Band A–H tariffs.

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

Postcode Districts in City of Edinburgh

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

EH1Band A Dominant

Edinburgh Old Town, City Centre

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
EH2Band A Dominant

Edinburgh New Town

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
EH3Band A Dominant

Stockbridge, Canonmills, Inverleith

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
EH4Band A Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH4 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
EH5Band B Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH5 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,181/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
EH6Band A Dominant

Leith, Newhaven

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
EH7Band B Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH7 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,181/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
EH8Band A Dominant

Southside, Newington, Canongate, Holyrood

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
EH9Band A Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH9 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
EH10Band A Dominant

Morningside, Bruntsfield, Fairmilehead

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
EH11Band B Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH11 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,181/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
EH12Band B Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH12 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,181/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
EH13Band A Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH13 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
EH14Band A Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH14 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
EH15Band A Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH15 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
EH16Band A Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH16 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
EH17Band B Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH17 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,181/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
EH28Band C Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH28 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,350/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band C
EH29Band A Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH29 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
EH30Band A Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH30 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
EH91Band A Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH91 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
EH95Band A Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH95 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
EH99Band A Dominant

City of Edinburgh (EH99 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,012/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A