North Somerset Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: North Somerset Council (Unitary Authority) in South West, England. Administering 11 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,491.22100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+9.22%+£210.30 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South West)#16 of 27In South West

Postcodes Monitored11Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: North Somerset

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 11 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	£1,660.81	£166.08/mo	£138.40/mo	£1,245.61	£124.56/mo
Band B	£1,937.62	£193.76/mo	£161.47/mo	£1,453.22	£145.32/mo
Band C	£2,214.42	£221.44/mo	£184.54/mo	£1,660.82	£166.08/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,491.22	£249.12/mo	£207.60/mo	£1,868.42	£186.84/mo
Band E	£3,044.82	£304.48/mo	£253.74/mo	£2,283.62	£228.36/mo
Band F	£3,598.43	£359.84/mo	£299.87/mo	£2,698.82	£269.88/mo
Band G	£4,152.03	£415.20/mo	£346.00/mo	£3,114.02	£311.40/mo
Band H	£4,982.44	£498.24/mo	£415.20/mo	£3,736.83	£373.68/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+£99.22vs England average Band D (£2,392)

North Somerset Band D is +4.1% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£496.10.

Regional mean in South West: £2511.40 (-£20.18).

2. England StandingRank #103 of 296 in EnglandTop 35% highest Band D in England

Within South West, North Somerset ranks #16 of 27 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 35th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£249.12 / 10 mosor £207.60 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £41.52 / 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 South West: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in South West:

Torbay

Save £20.97/yrBand D: £2470.25 (-0.8%)

Forest of Dean

Save £47.80/yrBand D: £2443.42 (-1.9%)

Plymouth

Save £49.37/yrBand D: £2441.85 (-2%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South West:

Stroud

+£0.14/yrBand D: £2491.36 (+0%)

Exeter

+£4.14/yrBand D: £2495.36 (+0.2%)

South Gloucestershire

+£59.37/yrBand D: £2550.59 (+2.4%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across North Somerset (North Somerset Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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