Swindon Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Swindon Council (Unitary Authority) in South West, England. Administering 10 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,438.10100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.17%+£119.85 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South West)#20 of 27In South West

Postcodes Monitored10Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Swindon

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 10 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	£1,625.40	£162.54/mo	£135.45/mo	£1,219.05	£121.91/mo
Band B	£1,896.30	£189.63/mo	£158.03/mo	£1,422.23	£142.22/mo
Band C	£2,167.20	£216.72/mo	£180.60/mo	£1,625.40	£162.54/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,438.10	£243.81/mo	£203.18/mo	£1,828.58	£182.86/mo
Band E	£2,979.90	£297.99/mo	£248.33/mo	£2,234.93	£223.49/mo
Band F	£3,521.70	£352.17/mo	£293.48/mo	£2,641.28	£264.13/mo
Band G	£4,063.50	£406.35/mo	£338.63/mo	£3,047.63	£304.76/mo
Band H	£4,876.20	£487.62/mo	£406.35/mo	£3,657.15	£365.72/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+£46.10vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Swindon Band D is +1.9% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£230.50.

Regional mean in South West: £2511.40 (-£73.30).

2. England StandingRank #153 of 296 in EnglandTop 49% lowest Band D in England

Within South West, Swindon ranks #20 of 27 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 49th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£243.81 / 10 mosor £203.17 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £40.64 / 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:

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Save £2.52/yrBand D: £2435.58 (-0.1%)

Cotswold

Save £46.45/yrBand D: £2391.65 (-1.9%)

Bath and North East Somerset

Save £54.68/yrBand D: £2383.42 (-2.2%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South West:

Plymouth

+£3.75/yrBand D: £2441.85 (+0.2%)

Forest of Dean

+£5.32/yrBand D: £2443.42 (+0.2%)

Torbay

+£32.15/yrBand D: £2470.25 (+1.3%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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