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2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
Merthyr Tydfil Council • ONS LAD W06000024
Above Wales averageRank #9 of 22 (Wales)

Merthyr Tydfil Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Merthyr Tydfil Council (Unitary Authority (Wales)) in Wales, Wales. Administering 3 postcode districts under Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I).

Band D Base Annual£1,829.59100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+4.88%+£85.13 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (Wales)#9 of 22In Wales
Postcodes Monitored3Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Merthyr Tydfil

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 3 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,219.73£121.97/mo£914.80£91.48/mo
Band B
£1,423.01£142.30/mo£1,067.26£106.73/mo
Band C
£1,626.30£162.63/mo£1,219.73£121.97/mo
Band DBenchmark
£1,829.59£182.96/mo£1,372.19£137.22/mo
Band E
£2,236.17£223.62/mo£1,677.13£167.71/mo
Band F
£2,642.74£264.27/mo£1,982.06£198.21/mo
Band G
£3,049.32£304.93/mo£2,286.99£228.70/mo
Band H
£3,659.18£365.92/mo£2,744.39£274.44/mo
Band I
£4,269.04£426.90/mo£3,201.78£320.18/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+£100.29vs Wales average Band D (£1729)

Merthyr Tydfil Band D is +5.8% higher than the statutory Wales benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£501.45.

Regional mean in Wales: £1729.30 (+£100.29).
2. Wales StandingRank #9 of 22 in WalesTop 41% highest Band D in Wales

Within Wales, Merthyr Tydfil ranks #9 of 22 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 41th percentile in Wales.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£182.96 / 10 mosor £152.47 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £30.49 / 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:
Neath Port Talbot
Save £13.79/yrBand D: £1815.80 (-0.8%)
Bridgend
Save £16.89/yrBand D: £1812.70 (-0.9%)
Vale of Glamorgan
Save £41.63/yrBand D: £1787.96 (-2.3%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Wales:
Conwy
+£11.09/yrBand D: £1840.68 (+0.6%)
Newport
+£13.01/yrBand D: £1842.60 (+0.7%)
Carmarthenshire
+£19.46/yrBand D: £1849.05 (+1.1%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Merthyr Tydfil (Merthyr Tydfil Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Merthyr Tydfil combines charges set by:

  • Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.

Postcode Districts in Merthyr Tydfil

Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.

CF46Band B Dominant

Merthyr Tydfil (CF46 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,423/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
CF47Band B Dominant

Merthyr Tydfil (CF47 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,423/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
CF48Band A Dominant

Merthyr Tydfil (CF48 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,220/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A