Kirklees Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Kirklees is £2,441.07 for 2026/27, up 5.1% (£119.31) on last year. That is £49.55 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 148th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (44%), so the average bill per home is about £2,025.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Metropolitan district, Yorkshire and The Humber · Official England government statistics
Kirklees council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,627.38 | £162.74 | £135.62 | £1,220.54 | 86,030 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,898.61 | £189.86 | £158.22 | £1,423.96 | 35,350 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,169.84 | £216.98 | £180.82 | £1,627.38 | 33,480 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,441.07 | £244.11 | £203.42 | £1,830.80 | 17,940 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,983.53 | £298.35 | £248.63 | £2,237.65 | 12,820 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,525.99 | £352.60 | £293.83 | £2,644.49 | 5,790 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,068.45 | £406.85 | £339.04 | £3,051.34 | 2,360 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,882.14 | £488.21 | £406.85 | £3,661.61 | 170 |
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Where your Kirklees council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Kirklees but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,441.07 Band D charge, £2,062.42 (84%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £2,023.13 | 82.9% | £1,348.75 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £39.29 | 1.6% | £26.19 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £278.28 | 11.4% | £185.52 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £89.49 | 3.7% | £59.66 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £10.88 | 0.4% | £7.25 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,023 82.9%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £39 1.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £278 11.4%
- Fire and rescue authority £89 3.7%
- Parish/town council (average) £11 0.4%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Kirklees; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Kirklees council tax history
Band D in Kirklees has risen from £1,527.78 in 2016/17 to £2,441.07 in 2026/27 — 60% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 26.3%, the 87th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Kirklees Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,441.07 | +5.1% | £1,627.38 |
| 2025/26 | £2,321.76 | +5.2% | £1,547.84 |
| 2024/25 | £2,207.66 | +5.0% | £1,471.77 |
| 2023/24 | £2,102.45 | +5.3% | £1,401.63 |
| 2022/23 | £1,997.31 | +3.4% | £1,331.54 |
| 2021/22 | £1,932.49 | +5.1% | £1,288.33 |
| 2020/21 | £1,838.64 | +4.0% | £1,225.76 |
| 2019/20 | £1,767.67 | +4.1% | £1,178.45 |
| 2018/19 | £1,697.85 | +6.0% | £1,131.90 |
| 2017/18 | £1,601.15 | +4.8% | £1,067.43 |
| 2016/17 | £1,527.78 | – | £1,018.52 |
Homes by council tax band in Kirklees
Kirklees has 193,940 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 63% are in Bands A or B, so for most households the real bill is well below the Band D figure. The most common band is A, which costs £1,627.38 a year (£162.74 a month over 10 instalments).
Kirklees compared with Yorkshire and The Humber
Kirklees is the 11th cheapest of 15 councils in Yorkshire and The Humber, where the average Band D across councils is £2,374.19 (£66.88 less than here). Cheapest: Doncaster (£2,167.75); most expensive: North Yorkshire (£2,544.34).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford | £2,360.73 | +5.1% |
| Rotherham | £2,381.53 | +4.3% |
| Calderdale | £2,420.15 | +5.1% |
| Kirklees | £2,441.07 | +5.1% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £2,466.08 | +5.2% |
| North East Lincolnshire | £2,483.85 | +4.8% |
| Sheffield | £2,510.16 | +5.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Kirklees drops from £1,627.38 to £1,220.54.
- Council Tax Reduction: Kirklees runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits — rules differ from council to council in England.
- Disregards and exemptions: full-time students, student halls, some carers and people with a severe mental impairment are not counted; all-student homes pay nothing.
- Disabled Band Reduction: if your home has been adapted for a disabled person you may be billed one band lower (Band A homes get a reduction of 1/9 of Band D).
Kirklees's 5.1% rise compares with an England average of 4.9%. Councils responsible for social care can raise their own share by up to 4.99% without a referendum, districts by under 3% or £5, and police and fire bodies by fixed cash amounts — so the area total can move by a different percentage.
Kirklees bills by parish area
Kirklees raised its own charge by 4.99% for 2026/27, to £2,062.42 at Band D across the district. Fire, police (set by the Mayor of West Yorkshire) and any parish precept are added on top. Most of Kirklees has no parish council and pays £2,430.19 at Band D. The five parished areas pay more:
| Area | Band D 2026/27 | Extra over unparished areas |
|---|---|---|
| Meltham | £2,508.14 | £77.95 |
| Denby Dale | £2,475.92 | £45.73 |
| Holme Valley | £2,471.46 | £41.27 |
| Mirfield | £2,467.61 | £37.42 |
| Kirkburton | £2,447.40 | £17.21 |
Support and premiums in Kirklees
The biggest change this year was in Mirfield, where the parish precept more than doubled, from £125,000 in 2025/26 to £265,000 in 2026/27. Meltham's precept rose from £222,012 to £238,183 and Denby Dale's from £281,000 to £293,617, while Holme Valley's stayed at about £448,000.
- Working-age claimants can have up to £8,000 in savings and still claim Council Tax Reduction, more than the £6,000 limit used by many councils. The pension-age limit is £16,000.
- If you do not report a change within 21 days, you can be fined £70.
- Empty and unfurnished homes pay 200% after one year, 300% after five and 400% after ten. Second homes have paid 200% since April 2025.
- Your first direct debit payment cannot be taken until 14 days after the council receives your request, and a new bill follows within 14 days.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Kirklees?
£2,441.07 a year in 2026/27, or £244.11 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Kirklees?
Band A: 86,030 of 193,940 homes (44%). A Band A bill is £1,627.38 in 2026/27.
How much has Kirklees council tax gone up?
5.1% this year, from £2,321.76 to £2,441.07 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 60%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Kirklees?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,023.13; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £39.29; Police and crime commissioner £278.28; Fire and rescue authority £89.49; Parish/town council (average) £10.88 (Band D, 2026/27).
How do I find my council tax band?
Search your postcode on GOV.UK “Check your Council Tax band”, run by the Valuation Office Agency. You can challenge your band if you think it is wrong.
Which part of Kirklees has the highest council tax?
Meltham, at £2,508.14 for Band D in 2026/27, because of its parish precept. Unparished areas pay £2,430.19.
What is the savings limit for Council Tax Reduction in Kirklees?
£8,000 for working-age claimants and £16,000 for pensioners (unless on Pension Credit guarantee credit).
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2026-27, Tables 1 to 9 (ODS)
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10 local authority level data
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2025-26 (revised), Table 10 Local Authority Level Data (ODS), used for England % change
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- MHCLG: Band D Council Tax figures 1993 onwards, Table 5 area Band D (live table, 2026-27 revised)
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Kirklees Council – Council Tax Booklet 2026/27 (PDF)
- Kirklees Council – Pay Council Tax