Torfaen Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Torfaen Council (Unitary Authority (Wales)) in Wales, Wales. Administering 2 postcode districts under Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I).

Band D Base Annual£1,479.25100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.53%+£64.11 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Wales)#21 of 22In Wales

Postcodes Monitored2Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Torfaen

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 2 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	£986.17	£98.62/mo	£82.18/mo	£739.63	£73.96/mo
Band B	£1,150.53	£115.05/mo	£95.88/mo	£862.90	£86.29/mo
Band C	£1,314.89	£131.49/mo	£109.57/mo	£986.17	£98.62/mo
Band DBenchmark	£1,479.25	£147.93/mo	£123.27/mo	£1,109.44	£110.94/mo
Band E	£1,807.97	£180.80/mo	£150.66/mo	£1,355.98	£135.60/mo
Band F	£2,136.69	£213.67/mo	£178.06/mo	£1,602.52	£160.25/mo
Band G	£2,465.42	£246.54/mo	£205.45/mo	£1,849.07	£184.91/mo
Band H	£2,958.50	£295.85/mo	£246.54/mo	£2,218.88	£221.89/mo
Band I	£3,451.58	£345.16/mo	£287.63/mo	£2,588.69	£258.87/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-£250.05vs Wales average Band D (£1729)

Torfaen Band D is -14.5% lower than the statutory Wales benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£1250.25.

Regional mean in Wales: £1729.30 (-£250.05).

2. Wales StandingRank #21 of 22 in WalesTop 9% lowest Band D in Wales

Within Wales, Torfaen ranks #21 of 22 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 9th percentile in Wales.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£147.93 / 10 mosor £123.27 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £24.66 / 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:

Pembrokeshire

Save £13.01/yrBand D: £1466.24 (-0.9%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Wales:

Gwynedd

+£15.06/yrBand D: £1494.31 (+1%)

Wrexham

+£20.34/yrBand D: £1499.59 (+1.4%)

Caerphilly

+£21.69/yrBand D: £1500.94 (+1.5%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Torfaen combines charges set by:

Torfaen 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 Torfaen Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.

Postcode Districts in Torfaen

Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.

NP4Band A Dominant

Torfaen (NP4 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£986/yr

Dominant Band:Band Band A

NP44Band A Dominant

Torfaen (NP44 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£986/yr

Dominant Band:Band Band A