Kirklees Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (Metropolitan Borough) in Yorkshire and The Humber, England. Administering 15 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,441.07100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.03%+£116.91 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Yorkshire and The Humber)#5 of 14In Yorkshire and The Humber

Postcodes Monitored15Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Kirklees

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 15 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	£1,627.38	£162.74/mo	£135.62/mo	£1,220.54	£122.05/mo
Band B	£1,898.61	£189.86/mo	£158.22/mo	£1,423.96	£142.40/mo
Band C	£2,169.84	£216.98/mo	£180.82/mo	£1,627.38	£162.74/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,441.07	£244.11/mo	£203.42/mo	£1,830.80	£183.08/mo
Band E	£2,983.53	£298.35/mo	£248.63/mo	£2,237.65	£223.77/mo
Band F	£3,525.99	£352.60/mo	£293.83/mo	£2,644.49	£264.45/mo
Band G	£4,068.45	£406.85/mo	£339.04/mo	£3,051.34	£305.13/mo
Band H	£4,882.14	£488.21/mo	£406.85/mo	£3,661.61	£366.16/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+£49.07vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Kirklees Band D is +2.1% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£245.35.

Regional mean in Yorkshire and The Humber: £2377.64 (+£63.43).

2. England StandingRank #150 of 296 in EnglandTop 50% lowest Band D in England

Within Yorkshire and The Humber, Kirklees ranks #5 of 14 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 50th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£244.11 / 10 mosor £203.42 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £40.69 / 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

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in Yorkshire and The Humber:

Calderdale

Save £20.92/yrBand D: £2420.15 (-0.9%)

Rotherham

Save £59.54/yrBand D: £2381.53 (-2.4%)

Bradford

Save £80.34/yrBand D: £2360.73 (-3.3%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Yorkshire and The Humber:

East Riding of Yorkshire

+£25.01/yrBand D: £2466.08 (+1%)

North East Lincolnshire

+£42.78/yrBand D: £2483.85 (+1.8%)

Sheffield

+£69.09/yrBand D: £2510.16 (+2.8%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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