Somerset Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Somerset Council (Unitary Authority) in South West, England. Administering 39 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,560.59100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5%+£121.93 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South West)#12 of 27In South West

Postcodes Monitored39Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Somerset

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 39 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	£1,707.06	£170.71/mo	£142.26/mo	£1,280.30	£128.03/mo
Band B	£1,991.57	£199.16/mo	£165.96/mo	£1,493.68	£149.37/mo
Band C	£2,276.08	£227.61/mo	£189.67/mo	£1,707.06	£170.71/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,560.59	£256.06/mo	£213.38/mo	£1,920.44	£192.04/mo
Band E	£3,129.61	£312.96/mo	£260.80/mo	£2,347.21	£234.72/mo
Band F	£3,698.63	£369.86/mo	£308.22/mo	£2,773.97	£277.40/mo
Band G	£4,267.65	£426.77/mo	£355.64/mo	£3,200.74	£320.07/mo
Band H	£5,121.18	£512.12/mo	£426.77/mo	£3,840.89	£384.09/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+£168.59vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Somerset Band D is +7% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£842.95.

Regional mean in South West: £2511.40 (+£49.19).

2. England StandingRank #56 of 296 in EnglandTop 19% highest Band D in England

Within South West, Somerset ranks #12 of 27 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 19th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£256.06 / 10 mosor £213.38 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £42.68 / 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:

South Gloucestershire

Save £10.00/yrBand D: £2550.59 (-0.4%)

Exeter

Save £65.23/yrBand D: £2495.36 (-2.5%)

Stroud

Save £69.23/yrBand D: £2491.36 (-2.7%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South West:

Wiltshire

+£11.19/yrBand D: £2571.78 (+0.4%)

Cornwall

+£30.34/yrBand D: £2590.93 (+1.2%)

East Devon

+£34.87/yrBand D: £2595.46 (+1.4%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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