Flintshire Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Flintshire Council (Unitary Authority (Wales)) in Wales, Wales. Administering 4 postcode districts under Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I).

Band D Base Annual£1,752.79100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.8%+£80.28 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Wales)#13 of 22In Wales

Postcodes Monitored4Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Flintshire

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 4 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	£1,168.53	£116.85/mo	£97.38/mo	£876.40	£87.64/mo
Band B	£1,363.28	£136.33/mo	£113.61/mo	£1,022.46	£102.25/mo
Band C	£1,558.04	£155.80/mo	£129.84/mo	£1,168.53	£116.85/mo
Band DBenchmark	£1,752.79	£175.28/mo	£146.07/mo	£1,314.59	£131.46/mo
Band E	£2,142.30	£214.23/mo	£178.53/mo	£1,606.73	£160.67/mo
Band F	£2,531.81	£253.18/mo	£210.98/mo	£1,898.86	£189.89/mo
Band G	£2,921.32	£292.13/mo	£243.44/mo	£2,190.99	£219.10/mo
Band H	£3,505.58	£350.56/mo	£292.13/mo	£2,629.19	£262.92/mo
Band I	£4,089.84	£408.98/mo	£340.82/mo	£3,067.38	£306.74/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+£23.49vs Wales average Band D (£1729)

Flintshire Band D is +1.4% higher than the statutory Wales benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£117.45.

Regional mean in Wales: £1729.30 (+£23.49).

2. Wales StandingRank #13 of 22 in WalesTop 45% lowest Band D in Wales

Within Wales, Flintshire ranks #13 of 22 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 45th percentile in Wales.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£175.28 / 10 mosor £146.07 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £29.21 / 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:

Monmouthshire

Save £17.85/yrBand D: £1734.94 (-1%)

Blaenau Gwent

Save £78.76/yrBand D: £1674.03 (-4.5%)

Ceredigion

Save £244.23/yrBand D: £1508.56 (-13.9%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Wales:

Vale of Glamorgan

+£35.17/yrBand D: £1787.96 (+2%)

Bridgend

+£59.91/yrBand D: £1812.70 (+3.4%)

Neath Port Talbot

+£63.01/yrBand D: £1815.80 (+3.6%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Flintshire combines charges set by:

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