Wiltshire Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Wiltshire Council (Unitary Authority) in South West, England. Administering 20 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,571.78100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.24%+£128.05 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South West)#11 of 27In South West

Postcodes Monitored20Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Wiltshire

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 20 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	£1,714.52	£171.45/mo	£142.88/mo	£1,285.89	£128.59/mo
Band B	£2,000.27	£200.03/mo	£166.69/mo	£1,500.20	£150.02/mo
Band C	£2,286.03	£228.60/mo	£190.50/mo	£1,714.52	£171.45/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,571.78	£257.18/mo	£214.32/mo	£1,928.84	£192.88/mo
Band E	£3,143.29	£314.33/mo	£261.94/mo	£2,357.47	£235.75/mo
Band F	£3,714.79	£371.48/mo	£309.57/mo	£2,786.09	£278.61/mo
Band G	£4,286.30	£428.63/mo	£357.19/mo	£3,214.73	£321.47/mo
Band H	£5,143.56	£514.36/mo	£428.63/mo	£3,857.67	£385.77/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+£179.78vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Wiltshire Band D is +7.5% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£898.90.

Regional mean in South West: £2511.40 (+£60.38).

2. England StandingRank #53 of 296 in EnglandTop 18% highest Band D in England

Within South West, Wiltshire ranks #11 of 27 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 18th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£257.18 / 10 mosor £214.32 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £42.86 / 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:

Somerset

Save £11.19/yrBand D: £2560.59 (-0.4%)

South Gloucestershire

Save £21.19/yrBand D: £2550.59 (-0.8%)

Exeter

Save £76.42/yrBand D: £2495.36 (-3%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South West:

Cornwall

+£19.15/yrBand D: £2590.93 (+0.7%)

East Devon

+£23.68/yrBand D: £2595.46 (+0.9%)

Torridge

+£29.64/yrBand D: £2601.42 (+1.2%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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