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2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
Conwy Council • ONS LAD W06000003
Above Wales averageRank #8 of 22 (Wales)

Conwy Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Conwy Council (Unitary Authority (Wales)) in Wales, Wales. Administering 12 postcode districts under Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I).

Band D Base Annual£1,840.68100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+4.89%+£85.81 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (Wales)#8 of 22In Wales
Postcodes Monitored12Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Conwy

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 12 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,227.12£122.71/mo£920.34£92.03/mo
Band B
£1,431.64£143.16/mo£1,073.73£107.37/mo
Band C
£1,636.16£163.62/mo£1,227.12£122.71/mo
Band DBenchmark
£1,840.68£184.07/mo£1,380.51£138.05/mo
Band E
£2,249.72£224.97/mo£1,687.29£168.73/mo
Band F
£2,658.76£265.88/mo£1,994.07£199.41/mo
Band G
£3,067.80£306.78/mo£2,300.85£230.09/mo
Band H
£3,681.36£368.14/mo£2,761.02£276.10/mo
Band I
£4,294.92£429.49/mo£3,221.19£322.12/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+£111.38vs Wales average Band D (£1729)

Conwy Band D is +6.4% higher than the statutory Wales benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£556.90.

Regional mean in Wales: £1729.30 (+£111.38).
2. Wales StandingRank #8 of 22 in WalesTop 36% highest Band D in Wales

Within Wales, Conwy ranks #8 of 22 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 36th percentile in Wales.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£184.07 / 10 mosor £153.39 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £30.68 / 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:
Merthyr Tydfil
Save £11.09/yrBand D: £1829.59 (-0.6%)
Neath Port Talbot
Save £24.88/yrBand D: £1815.80 (-1.4%)
Bridgend
Save £27.98/yrBand D: £1812.70 (-1.5%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Wales:
Newport
+£1.92/yrBand D: £1842.60 (+0.1%)
Carmarthenshire
+£8.37/yrBand D: £1849.05 (+0.5%)
Rhondda Cynon Taf
+£26.79/yrBand D: £1867.47 (+1.5%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Conwy combines charges set by:

  • Conwy 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 Conwy Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.