England · Council tax 2026/27
Bedford Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Bedford for 2026/27 is £2,471.74 a year — about £205.98 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 24.5% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,567.27 | £1,647.83 | +5.14% | £137.32 |
| Band B | £1,828.48 | £1,922.46 | +5.14% | £160.21 |
| Band C | £2,089.69 | £2,197.10 | +5.14% | £183.09 |
| Band D | £2,350.90 | £2,471.74 | +5.14% | £205.98 |
| Band E | £2,873.33 | £3,021.02 | +5.14% | £251.75 |
| Band F | £3,395.75 | £3,570.29 | +5.14% | £297.52 |
| Band G | £3,918.18 | £4,119.57 | +5.14% | £343.30 |
| Band H | £4,701.81 | £4,943.48 | +5.14% | £411.96 |
Components confirmed; bands computed from Band D
Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.bedford.gov.uk/council-tax. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Bedford area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Bedford in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Bedford for 2026/27 is £2,471.74 per year, which works out at about £205.98 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Bedford for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Bedford are: Band A £1,647.83, Band B £1,922.46, Band C £2,197.10, Band D £2,471.74, Band E £3,021.02, Band F £3,570.29, Band G £4,119.57, Band H £4,943.48.
How much is Band A council tax in Bedford?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,647.83 in Bedford for 2026/27 — about £137.32 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Bedford?+
Band B costs £1,922.46 in Bedford for 2026/27 — about £160.21 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Bedford?+
Band C costs £2,197.10 in Bedford for 2026/27 — about £183.09 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Bedford?+
Band D costs £2,471.74 in Bedford for 2026/27 — about £205.98 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Bedford?+
Band E costs £3,021.02 in Bedford for 2026/27 — about £251.75 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Bedford?+
Band F costs £3,570.29 in Bedford for 2026/27 — about £297.52 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Bedford?+
Band G costs £4,119.57 in Bedford for 2026/27 — about £343.30 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Bedford?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,943.48 in Bedford for 2026/27 — about £411.96 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Bedford for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Bedford changed by +5.14% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Bedford council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Can I pay less council tax in Bedford?+
Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.
How do I challenge my council tax band in Bedford?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Bedford council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-10. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page: CouncilData, “Bedford Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/bedford/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.