Wakefield Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Wakefield Metropolitan Borough Council (Metropolitan Borough) in Yorkshire and The Humber, England. Administering 11 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,296.89100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.95%+£108.33 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Yorkshire and The Humber)#10 of 14In Yorkshire and The Humber

Postcodes Monitored11Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Wakefield

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 11 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	£1,531.26	£153.13/mo	£127.61/mo	£1,148.45	£114.85/mo
Band B	£1,786.47	£178.65/mo	£148.87/mo	£1,339.85	£133.99/mo
Band C	£2,041.68	£204.17/mo	£170.14/mo	£1,531.26	£153.13/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,296.89	£229.69/mo	£191.41/mo	£1,722.67	£172.27/mo
Band E	£2,807.31	£280.73/mo	£233.94/mo	£2,105.48	£210.55/mo
Band F	£3,317.73	£331.77/mo	£276.48/mo	£2,488.30	£248.83/mo
Band G	£3,828.15	£382.82/mo	£319.01/mo	£2,871.11	£287.11/mo
Band H	£4,593.78	£459.38/mo	£382.82/mo	£3,445.34	£344.53/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-£95.11vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Wakefield Band D is -4% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£475.55.

Regional mean in Yorkshire and The Humber: £2377.64 (-£80.75).

2. England StandingRank #243 of 296 in EnglandTop 18% lowest Band D in England

Within Yorkshire and The Humber, Wakefield ranks #10 of 14 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 18th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£229.69 / 10 mosor £191.41 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £38.28 / 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 Yorkshire and The Humber: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in Yorkshire and The Humber:

Kingston upon Hull, City of

Save £1.85/yrBand D: £2295.04 (-0.1%)

York

Save £9.74/yrBand D: £2287.15 (-0.4%)

Leeds

Save £13.16/yrBand D: £2283.73 (-0.6%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Yorkshire and The Humber:

North Lincolnshire

+£51.57/yrBand D: £2348.46 (+2.2%)

Bradford

+£63.84/yrBand D: £2360.73 (+2.8%)

Rotherham

+£84.64/yrBand D: £2381.53 (+3.7%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Wakefield (Wakefield Metropolitan Borough Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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