Wales · Council tax 2026/27
Bridgend County Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Bridgend for 2026/27 is £2,477.99 a year — about £206.50 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 27.9% 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 | £1,571.68 | £1,651.99 | +5.11% | £137.67 |
| Band B | £1,833.63 | £1,927.33 | +5.11% | £160.61 |
| Band C | £2,095.58 | £2,202.66 | +5.11% | £183.55 |
| Band D | £2,357.52 | £2,477.99 | +5.11% | £206.50 |
| Band E | £2,881.41 | £3,028.65 | +5.11% | £252.39 |
| Band F | £3,405.31 | £3,579.32 | +5.11% | £298.28 |
| Band G | £3,929.20 | £4,129.98 | +5.11% | £344.17 |
| Band H | £4,715.04 | £4,955.98 | +5.11% | £413.00 |
| Band I | £5,500.88 | £5,781.98 | +5.11% | £481.83 |
Bridgend community area. Varies by community (range Band D ~£2,442–£2,548)
History trend from StatsWales county+community Band D, indexed to the current total (incl. police).
Source
StatsWales: composition of average Band D council tax by billing authority
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. county, community council and police precepts (StatsWales)..
Bridgend area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Bridgend
Official website: stats.gov.wales
Switchboard: 01656 643643
Planning pages: https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Bridgend in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Bridgend for 2026/27 is £2,477.99 per year, which works out at about £206.50 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Bridgend for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Bridgend are: Band A £1,651.99, Band B £1,927.33, Band C £2,202.66, Band D £2,477.99, Band E £3,028.65, Band F £3,579.32, Band G £4,129.98, Band H £4,955.98, Band I £5,781.98.
How much is Band A council tax in Bridgend?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,651.99 in Bridgend for 2026/27 — about £137.67 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Bridgend?+
Band B costs £1,927.33 in Bridgend for 2026/27 — about £160.61 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Bridgend?+
Band C costs £2,202.66 in Bridgend for 2026/27 — about £183.55 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Bridgend?+
Band D costs £2,477.99 in Bridgend for 2026/27 — about £206.50 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Bridgend?+
Band E costs £3,028.65 in Bridgend for 2026/27 — about £252.39 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Bridgend?+
Band F costs £3,579.32 in Bridgend for 2026/27 — about £298.28 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Bridgend?+
Band G costs £4,129.98 in Bridgend for 2026/27 — about £344.17 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Bridgend?+
Band H costs £4,955.98 in Bridgend for 2026/27 — about £413.00 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band I council tax in Bridgend?+
Band I — the highest band costs £5,781.98 in Bridgend for 2026/27 — about £481.83 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Bridgend for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Bridgend changed by +5.11% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Bridgend council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. county, community council and police precepts (StatsWales)..
Can I pay less council tax in Bridgend?+
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 Bridgend?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 2003 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Bridgend council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("StatsWales: composition of average Band D council tax by billing authority"), 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, “Bridgend County Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/bridgend-county/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.