Cornwall Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Cornwall Council (Unitary Authority) in South West, England. Administering 45 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,590.93100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.34%+£131.34 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South West)#10 of 27In South West

Postcodes Monitored45Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Cornwall

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 45 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	£1,727.29	£172.73/mo	£143.94/mo	£1,295.47	£129.55/mo
Band B	£2,015.17	£201.52/mo	£167.93/mo	£1,511.38	£151.14/mo
Band C	£2,303.05	£230.31/mo	£191.92/mo	£1,727.29	£172.73/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,590.93	£259.09/mo	£215.91/mo	£1,943.20	£194.32/mo
Band E	£3,166.69	£316.67/mo	£263.89/mo	£2,375.02	£237.50/mo
Band F	£3,742.45	£374.25/mo	£311.87/mo	£2,806.84	£280.68/mo
Band G	£4,318.22	£431.82/mo	£359.85/mo	£3,238.67	£323.87/mo
Band H	£5,181.86	£518.19/mo	£431.82/mo	£3,886.40	£388.64/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+£198.93vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Cornwall Band D is +8.3% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£994.65.

Regional mean in South West: £2511.40 (+£79.53).

2. England StandingRank #43 of 296 in EnglandTop 15% highest Band D in England

Within South West, Cornwall ranks #10 of 27 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 15th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£259.09 / 10 mosor £215.91 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £43.18 / 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 South West: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in South West:

Wiltshire

Save £19.15/yrBand D: £2571.78 (-0.7%)

Somerset

Save £30.34/yrBand D: £2560.59 (-1.2%)

South Gloucestershire

Save £40.34/yrBand D: £2550.59 (-1.6%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South West:

East Devon

+£4.53/yrBand D: £2595.46 (+0.2%)

Torridge

+£10.49/yrBand D: £2601.42 (+0.4%)

South Hams

+£24.29/yrBand D: £2615.22 (+0.9%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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

Postcode Districts in Cornwall

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

EX23Band C Dominant

Cornwall (EX23 Postal District)