Neath Port Talbot Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Neath Port Talbot Council (Unitary Authority (Wales)) in Wales, Wales. Administering 5 postcode districts under Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I).

Band D Base Annual£1,815.80100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.87%+£84.32 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Wales)#10 of 22In Wales

Postcodes Monitored5Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Neath Port Talbot

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 5 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	£1,210.53	£121.05/mo	£100.88/mo	£907.90	£90.79/mo
Band B	£1,412.29	£141.23/mo	£117.69/mo	£1,059.22	£105.92/mo
Band C	£1,614.04	£161.40/mo	£134.50/mo	£1,210.53	£121.05/mo
Band DBenchmark	£1,815.80	£181.58/mo	£151.32/mo	£1,361.85	£136.19/mo
Band E	£2,219.31	£221.93/mo	£184.94/mo	£1,664.48	£166.45/mo
Band F	£2,622.82	£262.28/mo	£218.57/mo	£1,967.12	£196.71/mo
Band G	£3,026.33	£302.63/mo	£252.19/mo	£2,269.75	£226.98/mo
Band H	£3,631.60	£363.16/mo	£302.63/mo	£2,723.70	£272.37/mo
Band I	£4,236.87	£423.69/mo	£353.07/mo	£3,177.65	£317.77/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+£86.50vs Wales average Band D (£1729)

Neath Port Talbot Band D is +5% higher than the statutory Wales benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£432.50.

Regional mean in Wales: £1729.30 (+£86.50).

2. Wales StandingRank #10 of 22 in WalesTop 45% highest Band D in Wales

Within Wales, Neath Port Talbot ranks #10 of 22 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 45th percentile in Wales.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£181.58 / 10 mosor £151.32 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £30.26 / 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:

Bridgend

Save £3.10/yrBand D: £1812.70 (-0.2%)

Vale of Glamorgan

Save £27.84/yrBand D: £1787.96 (-1.5%)

Flintshire

Save £63.01/yrBand D: £1752.79 (-3.5%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Wales:

Merthyr Tydfil

+£13.79/yrBand D: £1829.59 (+0.8%)

Conwy

+£24.88/yrBand D: £1840.68 (+1.4%)

Newport

+£26.80/yrBand D: £1842.60 (+1.5%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Neath Port Talbot (Neath Port Talbot Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Neath Port Talbot combines charges set by:

Neath Port Talbot 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 Neath Port Talbot Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.