South Gloucestershire Council Tax 2026/2027

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

Band D Base Annual£2,550.59100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.02%+£121.92 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South West)#13 of 27In South West

Postcodes Monitored9Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: South Gloucestershire

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	£1,700.39	£170.04/mo	£141.70/mo	£1,275.29	£127.53/mo
Band B	£1,983.79	£198.38/mo	£165.32/mo	£1,487.84	£148.78/mo
Band C	£2,267.19	£226.72/mo	£188.93/mo	£1,700.39	£170.04/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,550.59	£255.06/mo	£212.55/mo	£1,912.94	£191.29/mo
Band E	£3,117.39	£311.74/mo	£259.78/mo	£2,338.04	£233.80/mo
Band F	£3,684.19	£368.42/mo	£307.02/mo	£2,763.14	£276.31/mo
Band G	£4,250.98	£425.10/mo	£354.25/mo	£3,188.24	£318.82/mo
Band H	£5,101.18	£510.12/mo	£425.10/mo	£3,825.89	£382.59/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+£158.59vs England average Band D (£2,392)

South Gloucestershire Band D is +6.6% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£792.95.

Regional mean in South West: £2511.40 (+£39.19).

2. England StandingRank #62 of 296 in EnglandTop 21% highest Band D in England

Within South West, South Gloucestershire ranks #13 of 27 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 21th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£255.06 / 10 mosor £212.55 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £42.51 / 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:

Exeter

Save £55.23/yrBand D: £2495.36 (-2.2%)

Stroud

Save £59.23/yrBand D: £2491.36 (-2.3%)

North Somerset

Save £59.37/yrBand D: £2491.22 (-2.3%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South West:

Somerset

+£10.00/yrBand D: £2560.59 (+0.4%)

Wiltshire

+£21.19/yrBand D: £2571.78 (+0.8%)

Cornwall

+£40.34/yrBand D: £2590.93 (+1.6%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across South Gloucestershire (South Gloucestershire Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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