Plymouth Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Plymouth City Council (Unitary Authority) in South West, England. Administering 9 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,441.85100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£116.06 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South West)#19 of 27In South West

Postcodes Monitored9Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Plymouth

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 9 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	£1,627.90	£162.79/mo	£135.66/mo	£1,220.93	£122.09/mo
Band B	£1,899.22	£189.92/mo	£158.27/mo	£1,424.42	£142.44/mo
Band C	£2,170.53	£217.05/mo	£180.88/mo	£1,627.90	£162.79/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,441.85	£244.19/mo	£203.49/mo	£1,831.39	£183.14/mo
Band E	£2,984.48	£298.45/mo	£248.71/mo	£2,238.36	£223.84/mo
Band F	£3,527.12	£352.71/mo	£293.93/mo	£2,645.34	£264.53/mo
Band G	£4,069.75	£406.98/mo	£339.15/mo	£3,052.31	£305.23/mo
Band H	£4,883.70	£488.37/mo	£406.98/mo	£3,662.78	£366.28/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+£49.85vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Plymouth Band D is +2.1% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£249.25.

Regional mean in South West: £2511.40 (-£69.55).

2. England StandingRank #149 of 296 in EnglandTop 50% lowest Band D in England

Within South West, Plymouth ranks #19 of 27 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 50th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£244.19 / 10 mosor £203.49 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £40.70 / 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:

Swindon

Save £3.75/yrBand D: £2438.10 (-0.2%)

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Save £6.27/yrBand D: £2435.58 (-0.3%)

Cotswold

Save £50.20/yrBand D: £2391.65 (-2.1%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South West:

Forest of Dean

+£1.57/yrBand D: £2443.42 (+0.1%)

Torbay

+£28.40/yrBand D: £2470.25 (+1.2%)

North Somerset

+£49.37/yrBand D: £2491.22 (+2%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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