Council tax in Bristol, 2026-27
A Band D home in Bristol pays £2,713.68 this year, the 7th highest Band D of the 296 billing authorities in England, where the median is £2,441.46. Over the usual ten instalments from April that is £271.37 a month; over twelve, £226.14.
Every band in Bristol
| Band | Bill for 2026-27 | A month, ten instalments | Ratio to Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,809.12 | £180.91 | 0.67 |
| Band B | £2,110.64 | £211.06 | 0.78 |
| Band C | £2,412.16 | £241.22 | 0.89 |
| Band D | £2,713.68 | £271.37 | 1.00 |
| Band E | £3,316.72 | £331.67 | 1.22 |
| Band F | £3,919.76 | £391.98 | 1.44 |
| Band G | £4,522.80 | £452.28 | 1.67 |
| Band H | £5,427.36 | £542.74 | 2.00 |
Band D is the authority's published average area charge; other bands use the statutory ratios in the Local Government Finance Act 1992, so a parish precept can move an actual bill a little either way. Source: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D area average, all precepts included), 2026-27. The band itself belongs to the property, set by the Valuation Office Agency; the highest Band D in England this year is Dorset, the lowest Wandsworth.
Six years of Band D, and the council's finances
Band D was £2,164.00 in 2021-22 and is £2,713.68 now, a rise of 25.4% over 5 years. The latest rise, 5.0% for 2026-27, compares with an England median of 4.8%.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £2,164 | +5.0% |
| 2022-23 | £2,230 | +3.0% |
| 2023-24 | £2,345 | +5.2% |
| 2024-25 | £2,460 | +4.9% |
| 2025-26 | £2,584 | +5.0% |
| 2026-27 | £2,714 | +5.0% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Bristol UA, as at 2026-09-07.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: live council tax tables (Band D area averages by year) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils. Rises are year on year on the Band D area average.
Common questions
How much is council tax in Bristol for 2026-27?
A Band D home pays £2,713.68 for 2026-27, the 7th highest Band D of the 296 billing authorities in England, where the median is £2,441.46. Band A is £1,809.12 and Band H is £5,427.36. Source: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D area average, all precepts included).
How much is council tax in Bristol per month?
Council tax is normally paid in ten monthly instalments from April, so a Band D bill of £2,713.68 is £271.37 a month; a household that asks for twelve instalments pays £226.14 a month. The bill includes every precept: the county or unitary council, police, fire and any parish or town council.
How much has council tax in Bristol gone up?
Band D was £2,164.00 in 2021-22 and £2,713.68 in 2026-27, a rise of 25.4% over 5 years. In the latest year it rose 5.0% against an England median rise of 4.8%. Source: MHCLG live council tax tables.
Has Bristol council had financial trouble?
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Bristol, as at 2026-09-07. Source: the Exceptional Financial Support lists published by MHCLG each year, and notices published by councils.
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