Torbay Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Torbay Council (Unitary Authority) in South West, England. Administering 5 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,470.25100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.09%+£119.65 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South West)#17 of 27In South West

Postcodes Monitored5Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Torbay

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 5 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	£1,646.83	£164.68/mo	£137.24/mo	£1,235.12	£123.51/mo
Band B	£1,921.31	£192.13/mo	£160.11/mo	£1,440.98	£144.10/mo
Band C	£2,195.78	£219.58/mo	£182.98/mo	£1,646.84	£164.68/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,470.25	£247.03/mo	£205.85/mo	£1,852.69	£185.27/mo
Band E	£3,019.19	£301.92/mo	£251.60/mo	£2,264.39	£226.44/mo
Band F	£3,568.14	£356.81/mo	£297.35/mo	£2,676.11	£267.61/mo
Band G	£4,117.08	£411.71/mo	£343.09/mo	£3,087.81	£308.78/mo
Band H	£4,940.50	£494.05/mo	£411.71/mo	£3,705.38	£370.54/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+£78.25vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Torbay Band D is +3.3% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£391.25.

Regional mean in South West: £2511.40 (-£41.15).

2. England StandingRank #120 of 296 in EnglandTop 41% highest Band D in England

Within South West, Torbay ranks #17 of 27 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 41th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£247.03 / 10 mosor £205.85 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £41.18 / 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:

Forest of Dean

Save £26.83/yrBand D: £2443.42 (-1.1%)

Plymouth

Save £28.40/yrBand D: £2441.85 (-1.1%)

Swindon

Save £32.15/yrBand D: £2438.10 (-1.3%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South West:

North Somerset

+£20.97/yrBand D: £2491.22 (+0.8%)

Stroud

+£21.11/yrBand D: £2491.36 (+0.9%)

Exeter

+£25.11/yrBand D: £2495.36 (+1%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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