Peterborough Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Peterborough Council (Unitary Authority) in East of England, England. Administering 6 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,293.47100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.98%+£108.80 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (East of England)#38 of 45In East of England

Postcodes Monitored6Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Peterborough

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 6 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	£1,528.98	£152.90/mo	£127.42/mo	£1,146.74	£114.67/mo
Band B	£1,783.81	£178.38/mo	£148.65/mo	£1,337.86	£133.79/mo
Band C	£2,038.64	£203.86/mo	£169.89/mo	£1,528.98	£152.90/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,293.47	£229.35/mo	£191.12/mo	£1,720.10	£172.01/mo
Band E	£2,803.13	£280.31/mo	£233.59/mo	£2,102.35	£210.24/mo
Band F	£3,312.79	£331.28/mo	£276.07/mo	£2,484.59	£248.46/mo
Band G	£3,822.45	£382.25/mo	£318.54/mo	£2,866.84	£286.68/mo
Band H	£4,586.94	£458.69/mo	£382.25/mo	£3,440.21	£344.02/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-£98.53vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Peterborough Band D is -4.1% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£492.65.

Regional mean in East of England: £2391.20 (-£97.73).

2. England StandingRank #246 of 296 in EnglandTop 17% lowest Band D in England

Within East of England, Peterborough ranks #38 of 45 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 17th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£229.35 / 10 mosor £191.12 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £38.23 / 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 East of England: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in East of England:

Colchester

Save £10.62/yrBand D: £2282.85 (-0.5%)

Braintree

Save £13.13/yrBand D: £2280.34 (-0.6%)

Epping Forest

Save £16.26/yrBand D: £2277.21 (-0.7%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in East of England:

Harlow

+£5.22/yrBand D: £2298.69 (+0.2%)

Chelmsford

+£6.71/yrBand D: £2300.18 (+0.3%)

Broxbourne

+£12.96/yrBand D: £2306.43 (+0.6%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Peterborough (Peterborough Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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