Denbighshire Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Denbighshire Council (Unitary Authority (Wales)) in Wales, Wales. Administering 7 postcode districts under Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I).

Band D Base Annual£1,881.34100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.93%+£88.39 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Wales)#4 of 22In Wales

Postcodes Monitored7Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Denbighshire

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 7 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	£1,254.23	£125.42/mo	£104.52/mo	£940.67	£94.07/mo
Band B	£1,463.26	£146.33/mo	£121.94/mo	£1,097.45	£109.75/mo
Band C	£1,672.30	£167.23/mo	£139.36/mo	£1,254.23	£125.42/mo
Band DBenchmark	£1,881.34	£188.13/mo	£156.78/mo	£1,411.01	£141.10/mo
Band E	£2,299.42	£229.94/mo	£191.62/mo	£1,724.57	£172.46/mo
Band F	£2,717.49	£271.75/mo	£226.46/mo	£2,038.12	£203.81/mo
Band G	£3,135.57	£313.56/mo	£261.30/mo	£2,351.68	£235.17/mo
Band H	£3,762.68	£376.27/mo	£313.56/mo	£2,822.01	£282.20/mo
Band I	£4,389.79	£438.98/mo	£365.82/mo	£3,292.34	£329.23/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+£152.04vs Wales average Band D (£1729)

Denbighshire Band D is +8.8% higher than the statutory Wales benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£760.20.

Regional mean in Wales: £1729.30 (+£152.04).

2. Wales StandingRank #4 of 22 in WalesTop 18% highest Band D in Wales

Within Wales, Denbighshire ranks #4 of 22 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 18th percentile in Wales.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£188.13 / 10 mosor £156.78 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £31.35 / 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:

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Save £13.87/yrBand D: £1867.47 (-0.7%)

Carmarthenshire

Save £32.29/yrBand D: £1849.05 (-1.7%)

Newport

Save £38.74/yrBand D: £1842.60 (-2.1%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Wales:

Powys

+£5.73/yrBand D: £1887.07 (+0.3%)

Cardiff

+£84.46/yrBand D: £1965.80 (+4.5%)

Swansea

+£167.06/yrBand D: £2048.40 (+8.9%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Denbighshire combines charges set by:

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