Doncaster Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (Metropolitan Borough) in Yorkshire and The Humber, England. Administering 11 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,167.75100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+2.12%+£45.00 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Yorkshire and The Humber)#14 of 14In Yorkshire and The Humber

Postcodes Monitored11Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Doncaster

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 11 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	£1,445.17	£144.52/mo	£120.43/mo	£1,083.88	£108.39/mo
Band B	£1,686.03	£168.60/mo	£140.50/mo	£1,264.52	£126.45/mo
Band C	£1,926.89	£192.69/mo	£160.57/mo	£1,445.17	£144.52/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,167.75	£216.78/mo	£180.65/mo	£1,625.81	£162.58/mo
Band E	£2,649.47	£264.95/mo	£220.79/mo	£1,987.10	£198.71/mo
Band F	£3,131.19	£313.12/mo	£260.93/mo	£2,348.39	£234.84/mo
Band G	£3,612.92	£361.29/mo	£301.08/mo	£2,709.69	£270.97/mo
Band H	£4,335.50	£433.55/mo	£361.29/mo	£3,251.63	£325.16/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-£224.25vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Doncaster Band D is -9.4% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£1121.25.

Regional mean in Yorkshire and The Humber: £2377.64 (-£209.89).

2. England StandingRank #275 of 296 in EnglandTop 7% lowest Band D in England

Within Yorkshire and The Humber, Doncaster ranks #14 of 14 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 7th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£216.78 / 10 mosor £180.65 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £36.13 / 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 Yorkshire and The Humber: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Yorkshire and The Humber:

Leeds

+£115.98/yrBand D: £2283.73 (+5.4%)

York

+£119.40/yrBand D: £2287.15 (+5.5%)

Kingston upon Hull, City of

+£127.29/yrBand D: £2295.04 (+5.9%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Doncaster (Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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