Herefordshire, County of Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Herefordshire Council (Unitary Authority) in West Midlands, England. Administering 10 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,574.37100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.12%+£125.39 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (West Midlands)#2 of 30In West Midlands

Postcodes Monitored10Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Herefordshire, County of

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 10 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	£1,716.25	£171.63/mo	£143.02/mo	£1,287.19	£128.72/mo
Band B	£2,002.29	£200.23/mo	£166.86/mo	£1,501.72	£150.17/mo
Band C	£2,288.33	£228.83/mo	£190.69/mo	£1,716.25	£171.63/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,574.37	£257.44/mo	£214.53/mo	£1,930.78	£193.08/mo
Band E	£3,146.45	£314.65/mo	£262.20/mo	£2,359.84	£235.98/mo
Band F	£3,718.53	£371.85/mo	£309.88/mo	£2,788.90	£278.89/mo
Band G	£4,290.62	£429.06/mo	£357.55/mo	£3,217.97	£321.80/mo
Band H	£5,148.74	£514.87/mo	£429.06/mo	£3,861.56	£386.16/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+£182.37vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Herefordshire, County of Band D is +7.6% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£911.85.

Regional mean in West Midlands: £2399.67 (+£174.70).

2. England StandingRank #52 of 296 in EnglandTop 18% highest Band D in England

Within West Midlands, Herefordshire, County of ranks #2 of 30 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 18th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£257.44 / 10 mosor £214.53 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £42.91 / 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 West Midlands: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in West Midlands:

Wolverhampton

Save £35.38/yrBand D: £2538.99 (-1.4%)

North Warwickshire

Save £42.27/yrBand D: £2532.10 (-1.6%)

Shropshire

Save £46.19/yrBand D: £2528.18 (-1.8%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in West Midlands:

Walsall

+£53.11/yrBand D: £2627.48 (+2.1%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Herefordshire, County of (Herefordshire Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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