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2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
Wrexham Council • ONS LAD W06000006
Below Wales averageRank #19 of 22 (Wales)

Wrexham Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Wrexham Council (Unitary Authority (Wales)) in Wales, Wales. Administering 4 postcode districts under Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I).

Band D Base Annual£1,499.59100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+4.55%+£65.26 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (Wales)#19 of 22In Wales
Postcodes Monitored4Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Wrexham

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 4 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£999.73£99.97/mo£749.80£74.98/mo
Band B
£1,166.35£116.64/mo£874.76£87.48/mo
Band C
£1,332.97£133.30/mo£999.73£99.97/mo
Band DBenchmark
£1,499.59£149.96/mo£1,124.69£112.47/mo
Band E
£1,832.83£183.28/mo£1,374.62£137.46/mo
Band F
£2,166.07£216.61/mo£1,624.55£162.46/mo
Band G
£2,499.32£249.93/mo£1,874.49£187.45/mo
Band H
£2,999.18£299.92/mo£2,249.39£224.94/mo
Band I
£3,499.04£349.90/mo£2,624.28£262.43/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-£229.71vs Wales average Band D (£1729)

Wrexham Band D is -13.3% lower than the statutory Wales benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£1148.55.

Regional mean in Wales: £1729.30 (-£229.71).
2. Wales StandingRank #19 of 22 in WalesTop 18% lowest Band D in Wales

Within Wales, Wrexham ranks #19 of 22 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 18th percentile in Wales.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£149.96 / 10 mosor £124.97 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £24.99 / 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:
Gwynedd
Save £5.28/yrBand D: £1494.31 (-0.4%)
Torfaen
Save £20.34/yrBand D: £1479.25 (-1.4%)
Pembrokeshire
Save £33.35/yrBand D: £1466.24 (-2.2%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Wales:
Caerphilly
+£1.35/yrBand D: £1500.94 (+0.1%)
Isle of Anglesey
+£5.87/yrBand D: £1505.46 (+0.4%)
Ceredigion
+£8.97/yrBand D: £1508.56 (+0.6%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Wrexham combines charges set by:

  • Wrexham 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 Wrexham Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.