Vale of Glamorgan Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Vale of Glamorgan Council (Unitary Authority (Wales)) in Wales, Wales. Administering 5 postcode districts under Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I).

Band D Base Annual£1,787.96100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.84%+£82.54 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Wales)#12 of 22In Wales

Postcodes Monitored5Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Vale of Glamorgan

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	£1,191.97	£119.20/mo	£99.33/mo	£893.98	£89.40/mo
Band B	£1,390.64	£139.06/mo	£115.89/mo	£1,042.98	£104.30/mo
Band C	£1,589.30	£158.93/mo	£132.44/mo	£1,191.98	£119.20/mo
Band DBenchmark	£1,787.96	£178.80/mo	£149.00/mo	£1,340.97	£134.10/mo
Band E	£2,185.28	£218.53/mo	£182.11/mo	£1,638.96	£163.90/mo
Band F	£2,582.61	£258.26/mo	£215.22/mo	£1,936.96	£193.70/mo
Band G	£2,979.93	£297.99/mo	£248.33/mo	£2,234.95	£223.50/mo
Band H	£3,575.92	£357.59/mo	£297.99/mo	£2,681.94	£268.19/mo
Band I	£4,171.91	£417.19/mo	£347.66/mo	£3,128.93	£312.89/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+£58.66vs Wales average Band D (£1729)

Vale of Glamorgan Band D is +3.4% higher than the statutory Wales benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£293.30.

Regional mean in Wales: £1729.30 (+£58.66).

2. Wales StandingRank #12 of 22 in WalesTop 50% lowest Band D in Wales

Within Wales, Vale of Glamorgan ranks #12 of 22 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 50th percentile in Wales.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£178.80 / 10 mosor £149.00 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £29.80 / 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:

Flintshire

Save £35.17/yrBand D: £1752.79 (-2%)

Monmouthshire

Save £53.02/yrBand D: £1734.94 (-3%)

Blaenau Gwent

Save £113.93/yrBand D: £1674.03 (-6.4%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Wales:

Bridgend

+£24.74/yrBand D: £1812.70 (+1.4%)

Neath Port Talbot

+£27.84/yrBand D: £1815.80 (+1.6%)

Merthyr Tydfil

+£41.63/yrBand D: £1829.59 (+2.3%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Vale of Glamorgan (Vale of Glamorgan Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Vale of Glamorgan combines charges set by:

Vale of Glamorgan 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 Vale of Glamorgan Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.