Neath Port Talbot Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Neath Port Talbot is £2,541.39 for 2026/27, up 4.1% (£100.61) on last year. That is £258.31 above the Wales average of £2,283.08 — the 21st lowest of 22 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (41%), so the average bill per home is about £2,170.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Welsh principal council · Official Wales government statistics
Neath Port Talbot council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (2003) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £44,000 | £1,694.26 | £169.43 | £141.19 | £1,270.69 | 13,870 |
| B | £44,001 to £65,000 | £1,976.64 | £197.66 | £164.72 | £1,482.48 | 27,500 |
| C | £65,001 to £91,000 | £2,259.01 | £225.90 | £188.25 | £1,694.26 | 11,750 |
| D | £91,001 to £123,000 | £2,541.39 | £254.14 | £211.78 | £1,906.04 | 7,450 |
| E | £123,001 to £162,000 | £3,106.14 | £310.61 | £258.85 | £2,329.61 | 4,600 |
| F | £162,001 to £223,000 | £3,670.90 | £367.09 | £305.91 | £2,753.17 | 1,520 |
| G | £223,001 to £324,000 | £4,235.65 | £423.56 | £352.97 | £3,176.74 | 540 |
| H | £324,001 to £424,000 | £5,082.78 | £508.28 | £423.57 | £3,812.09 | 110 |
| I | More than £424,000 | £5,929.91 | £592.99 | £494.16 | £4,447.43 | 20 |
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Where your Neath Port Talbot council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Neath Port Talbot but shared between 3 bodies. Of the £2,541.39 Band D charge, £2,072.88 (82%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county/county borough council, police and crime commissioner, community council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| County/county borough council | £2,072.88 | 81.6% | £1,612.24 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £405.14 | 15.9% | £315.11 |
| Community council (average) | £63.37 | 2.5% | £49.29 |
- County/county borough council £2,073 81.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £405 15.9%
- Community council (average) £63 2.5%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Neath Port Talbot; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Neath Port Talbot council tax history
Band D in Neath Port Talbot has risen from £1,657.04 in 2016/17 to £2,541.39 in 2026/27 — 53% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 27.3%, the 18th biggest increase of 22 councils in Wales.
- Neath Port Talbot Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,541.39 | +4.1% | £1,976.64 |
| 2025/26 | £2,440.78 | +7.0% | £1,898.38 |
| 2024/25 | £2,281.35 | +8.0% | £1,774.38 |
| 2023/24 | £2,112.03 | +5.0% | £1,642.69 |
| 2022/23 | £2,011.84 | +0.8% | £1,564.76 |
| 2021/22 | £1,996.15 | +3.1% | £1,552.56 |
| 2020/21 | £1,935.44 | +4.2% | £1,505.34 |
| 2019/20 | £1,857.29 | +4.8% | £1,444.56 |
| 2018/19 | £1,772.48 | +4.1% | £1,378.60 |
| 2017/18 | £1,703.16 | +2.8% | £1,324.68 |
| 2016/17 | £1,657.04 | – | £1,288.81 |
Homes by council tax band in Neath Port Talbot
Neath Port Talbot has 67,360 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 61% 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 B, which costs £1,976.64 a year (£197.66 a month over 10 instalments).
Neath Port Talbot compared with Wales
Neath Port Talbot is the 21st cheapest of 22 councils in Wales, where the average Band D across councils is £2,326.14 (£215.25 less than here). Cheapest: Cardiff (£2,013.18); most expensive: Merthyr Tydfil (£2,593.60).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Conwy | £2,472.82 | +6.5% |
| Bridgend | £2,477.99 | +5.1% |
| Blaenau Gwent | £2,531.26 | +4.2% |
| Neath Port Talbot | £2,541.39 | +4.1% |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £2,593.60 | +5.3% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in Neath Port Talbot drops from £1,976.64 to £1,482.48.
- Council Tax Reduction: Neath Port Talbot runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits under the national Welsh scheme.
- 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).
Neath Port Talbot's 4.1% rise compares with a Wales average of 5.2%. Welsh councils have no referendum cap; rises are set locally each February.
Neath Port Talbot's premiums and local exceptions
Since 1 April 2025, Neath Port Talbot has charged a 100% premium on long-term empty homes and second homes. They pay about £5,082.78 at the average Band D. As well as the national exceptions, the council has its own local ones:
- Exception A: an empty flat or home that can only be reached through a business premises and cannot be given its own entrance. Granted each year and inspected.
- Exception C: 6 months without the premium when a parent or step-parent dies and their child or step-child (or the child's partner) owns the home.
- Exception D: 6 months without the premium for a self-catering let moved from business rates into council tax because it no longer meets the letting rules.
- A "let" exception needs a tenancy of at least 6 months. Holiday and Airbnb-style lets do not count.
Ward charges and paying in Neath Port Talbot
Your bill depends on your ward. Areas with no community council, such as Aberavon and Baglan, pay the base Band D of £2,478.02 (county council £2,072.88 plus South Wales Police £405.14). Blaengwrach is the highest at £2,690.94. Direct Debit can be taken on the 1st, 16th or 28th. The council sends text reminders for overdue instalments from "NPTCBC" to people who sign up. National Empty Homes Grants of up to £25,000 are available to make empty properties safe and energy-efficient.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Neath Port Talbot?
£2,541.39 a year in 2026/27, or £254.14 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Neath Port Talbot?
Band B: 27,500 of 67,360 homes (41%). A Band B bill is £1,976.64 in 2026/27.
How much has Neath Port Talbot council tax gone up?
4.1% this year, from £2,440.78 to £2,541.39 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 53%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Neath Port Talbot?
County/county borough council £2,072.88; Police and crime commissioner £405.14; Community council (average) £63.37 (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 Neath Port Talbot ward has the highest council tax?
Blaengwrach, at £2,690.94 for Band D in 2026/27. Areas without a community council, such as Aberavon, pay £2,478.02.
Is there an empty homes grant in Neath Port Talbot?
Yes. National Empty Homes Grants of up to £25,000 are available to renovate empty properties and improve their energy efficiency.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- Welsh Government: Council tax levels April 2026 to March 2027
- Welsh Government: Council tax levels 2026-27 data tables (XLSX)
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- Welsh Government: Council Tax reform
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Welsh Government / StatsWales: Composition of average band D council tax by billing authority
- Welsh Government: Council tax levels, April 2026 to March 2027
- Neath Port Talbot Council – Premiums for empty properties and second homes
- Neath Port Talbot Council – How much is Council Tax
- Neath Port Talbot Council – Pay your Council Tax
- Neath Port Talbot Council – Council Tax text reminders
- Welsh Government: Council Tax dwellings, April 2026 to March 2027