Swansea Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: City and County of Swansea Council (Unitary Authority (Wales)) in Wales, Wales. Administering 9 postcode districts under Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I).

Band D Base Annual£2,048.40100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.83%+£94.38 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Wales)#1 of 22In Wales

Postcodes Monitored9Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Swansea

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	£1,365.60	£136.56/mo	£113.80/mo	£1,024.20	£102.42/mo
Band B	£1,593.20	£159.32/mo	£132.77/mo	£1,194.90	£119.49/mo
Band C	£1,820.80	£182.08/mo	£151.73/mo	£1,365.60	£136.56/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,048.40	£204.84/mo	£170.70/mo	£1,536.30	£153.63/mo
Band E	£2,503.60	£250.36/mo	£208.63/mo	£1,877.70	£187.77/mo
Band F	£2,958.80	£295.88/mo	£246.57/mo	£2,219.10	£221.91/mo
Band G	£3,414.00	£341.40/mo	£284.50/mo	£2,560.50	£256.05/mo
Band H	£4,096.80	£409.68/mo	£341.40/mo	£3,072.60	£307.26/mo
Band I	£4,779.60	£477.96/mo	£398.30/mo	£3,584.70	£358.47/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory Wales benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027

1. Benchmark & Regional Delta+£319.10vs Wales average Band D (£1729)

Swansea Band D is +18.5% higher than the statutory Wales benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£1595.50.

Regional mean in Wales: £1729.30 (+£319.10).

2. Wales StandingRank #1 of 22 in WalesTop 5% highest Band D in Wales

Within Wales, Swansea ranks #1 of 22 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 5th percentile in Wales.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£204.84 / 10 mosor £170.70 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £34.14 / 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 Wales: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in Wales:

Cardiff

Save £82.60/yrBand D: £1965.80 (-4%)

Powys

Save £161.33/yrBand D: £1887.07 (-7.9%)

Denbighshire

Save £167.06/yrBand D: £1881.34 (-8.2%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Swansea (City and County of Swansea Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Swansea combines charges set by:

City and County of Swansea Council: Covers all local authority services, schools, and social care.
Police & Crime Commissioner: Regional police precept set for your territorial police area.
Community / Town Council: A community precept where a local community council is established.

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 City and County of Swansea Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.