South Gloucestershire Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in South Gloucestershire is £2,550.59 for 2026/27, up 5.1% (£122.69) on last year. That is £159.07 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 236th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (29%), so the average bill per home is about £2,377.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Unitary authority, South West · Official England government statistics
South Gloucestershire council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,700.39 | £170.04 | £141.70 | £1,275.30 | 14,510 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,983.79 | £198.38 | £165.32 | £1,487.84 | 37,470 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,267.19 | £226.72 | £188.93 | £1,700.39 | 30,880 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,550.59 | £255.06 | £212.55 | £1,912.94 | 24,550 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,117.39 | £311.74 | £259.78 | £2,338.04 | 13,880 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,684.19 | £368.42 | £307.02 | £2,763.14 | 6,710 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,250.98 | £425.10 | £354.25 | £3,188.24 | 2,210 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,101.18 | £510.12 | £425.10 | £3,825.89 | 200 |
- South Gloucestershire
- England average
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Where your South Gloucestershire council tax goes
Your bill is collected by South Gloucestershire but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,550.59 Band D charge, £2,027.71 (79%) 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 B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £1,989.08 | 78.0% | £1,547.06 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £38.63 | 1.5% | £30.05 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £308.20 | 12.1% | £239.71 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £95.43 | 3.7% | £74.22 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £119.25 | 4.7% | £92.75 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,989 78.0%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £39 1.5%
- Police and crime commissioner £308 12.1%
- Fire and rescue authority £95 3.7%
- Parish/town council (average) £119 4.7%
The parish or community council figure is an average across South Gloucestershire; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
South Gloucestershire council tax history
Band D in South Gloucestershire has risen from £1,611.50 in 2016/17 to £2,550.59 in 2026/27 — 58% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 26.1%, the 96th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- South Gloucestershire Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,550.59 | +5.1% | £1,983.79 |
| 2025/26 | £2,427.90 | +5.1% | £1,888.37 |
| 2024/25 | £2,309.89 | +5.4% | £1,796.58 |
| 2023/24 | £2,191.31 | +5.0% | £1,704.35 |
| 2022/23 | £2,086.15 | +3.2% | £1,622.56 |
| 2021/22 | £2,022.40 | +4.8% | £1,572.98 |
| 2020/21 | £1,929.22 | +4.1% | £1,500.50 |
| 2019/20 | £1,853.08 | +3.9% | £1,441.28 |
| 2018/19 | £1,782.78 | +5.7% | £1,386.61 |
| 2017/18 | £1,685.89 | +4.6% | £1,311.25 |
| 2016/17 | £1,611.50 | – | £1,253.39 |
Homes by council tax band in South Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire has 130,410 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 40% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is B, which costs £1,983.79 a year (£198.38 a month over 10 instalments).
South Gloucestershire compared with South West
South Gloucestershire is the 15th cheapest of 27 councils in South West, where the average Band D across councils is £2,511.40 (£39.19 less than here). Cheapest: Isles of Scilly (£2,047.96); most expensive: Dorset (£2,765.02).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| North Somerset | £2,491.22 | +8.6% |
| Stroud | £2,491.36 | +5.1% |
| Exeter | £2,495.36 | +4.9% |
| South Gloucestershire | £2,550.59 | +5.1% |
| Somerset | £2,560.59 | +5% |
| Wiltshire | £2,571.78 | +5.3% |
| Cornwall | £2,590.93 | +5.3% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in South Gloucestershire drops from £1,983.79 to £1,487.84.
- Council Tax Reduction: South Gloucestershire 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).
South Gloucestershire'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.
South Gloucestershire council tax reduction: earnings bands up to 77%
South Gloucestershire Council changed its working-age council tax reduction scheme from 1 April 2025. Help is now set by your household’s weekly earned income. The most anyone of working age can get is 77% off. Savings of £6,000 or more rule you out.
In 2026/27 a Band C bill here is £2,267.19. The table shows what a working-age household on a Band C bill would pay after the reduction.
- Pension-age residents are assessed under the national rules and can get up to 100%. Pension Credit Guarantee Credit claimants get the maximum, minus any deduction for other adults living with them.
- Apply through a South Gloucestershire Council account. The online service is offline every night from 9.30pm to 3am. You can also ask for a paper form on 01454 868002 or get help at a One Stop Shop.
| Weekly household earned income | Reduction | Band C bill after reduction (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| No earned income | 77% | £521.45 |
| 1p to £50 | 60% | £906.88 |
| £50.01 to £100 | 40% | £1,360.31 |
| £100.01 to £140 | 20% | £1,813.75 |
| £140.01 to £190 | 15% | £1,927.11 |
| £190.01 to £230 | 10% | £2,040.47 |
| £230.01 and over | 0% | £2,267.19 |
Paying your bill and disabled band reduction
The standard plan is 10 monthly instalments due on the 1st of each month, April to January. If you pay by direct debit, you can choose the 4th or 25th instead.
A home adapted for a disabled resident is billed one band lower after a visit from a council inspector. A Band D home pays the Band C rate (£2,267.19 instead of £2,550.59). In Band A, the council takes 17% off instead.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in South Gloucestershire?
£2,550.59 a year in 2026/27, or £255.06 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in South Gloucestershire?
Band B: 37,470 of 130,410 homes (29%). A Band B bill is £1,983.79 in 2026/27.
How much has South Gloucestershire council tax gone up?
5.1% this year, from £2,427.90 to £2,550.59 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 58%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in South Gloucestershire?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,989.08; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £38.63; Police and crime commissioner £308.20; Fire and rescue authority £95.43; Parish/town council (average) £119.25 (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.
What is the maximum council tax reduction in South Gloucestershire?
77% for working-age households with no earned income, since April 2025. Pension-age residents can get up to 100%.
Which direct debit dates does South Gloucestershire offer?
The 4th or 25th of the month. Other payments are due on the 1st.
What savings limit applies to council tax reduction in South Gloucestershire?
Working-age applicants with £6,000 or more in savings get nothing. The pension-age limit is £16,000, unless you get 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)
- South Gloucestershire Council – Council tax reduction
- South Gloucestershire Council – Pay your council tax
- South Gloucestershire Council – Council tax discounts