Newport Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Newport City 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£1,842.60100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.71%+£82.88 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Wales)#7 of 22In Wales

Postcodes Monitored4Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Newport

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	£1,228.40	£122.84/mo	£102.37/mo	£921.30	£92.13/mo
Band B	£1,433.13	£143.31/mo	£119.43/mo	£1,074.85	£107.49/mo
Band C	£1,637.87	£163.79/mo	£136.49/mo	£1,228.40	£122.84/mo
Band DBenchmark	£1,842.60	£184.26/mo	£153.55/mo	£1,381.95	£138.20/mo
Band E	£2,252.07	£225.21/mo	£187.67/mo	£1,689.05	£168.91/mo
Band F	£2,661.53	£266.15/mo	£221.79/mo	£1,996.15	£199.62/mo
Band G	£3,071.00	£307.10/mo	£255.92/mo	£2,303.25	£230.33/mo
Band H	£3,685.20	£368.52/mo	£307.10/mo	£2,763.90	£276.39/mo
Band I	£4,299.40	£429.94/mo	£358.28/mo	£3,224.55	£322.46/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+£113.30vs Wales average Band D (£1729)

Newport Band D is +6.6% higher than the statutory Wales benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£566.50.

Regional mean in Wales: £1729.30 (+£113.30).

2. Wales StandingRank #7 of 22 in WalesTop 32% highest Band D in Wales

Within Wales, Newport ranks #7 of 22 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 32th percentile in Wales.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£184.26 / 10 mosor £153.55 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £30.71 / 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:

Conwy

Save £1.92/yrBand D: £1840.68 (-0.1%)

Merthyr Tydfil

Save £13.01/yrBand D: £1829.59 (-0.7%)

Neath Port Talbot

Save £26.80/yrBand D: £1815.80 (-1.5%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Wales:

Carmarthenshire

+£6.45/yrBand D: £1849.05 (+0.4%)

Rhondda Cynon Taf

+£24.87/yrBand D: £1867.47 (+1.3%)

Denbighshire

+£38.74/yrBand D: £1881.34 (+2.1%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Newport (Newport City Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Newport combines charges set by:

Newport City 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 Newport City Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.