County guide · 2026/27
Council tax bands in West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire has 5 billing authorities, each setting its own charges. Band D ranges from Leeds at £2,283.73 to Kirklees at £2,441.07. Every figure is verified against the council's own page. Compare any two with the comparison tool, or work out your bill with the calculator.
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds City Council | £2,283.73 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Wakefield Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,296.89 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council | £2,360.73 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,420.15 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,441.07 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in West Yorkshire in 2026/27?+
It depends on your billing authority — West Yorkshire has 5 councils setting their own charges. Band D ranges from £2,283.73 (Leeds) to £2,441.07 (Kirklees) in 2026/27. Find your council in the table for its full verified band table.
Which council in West Yorkshire has the cheapest council tax?+
Leeds City Council, at £2,283.73 for Band D in 2026/27 — verified against the council's own published figures.
Why do council tax bands differ across West Yorkshire?+
Each district or borough sets its own element on top of shared county, police and fire precepts, and parish precepts vary further by area. The same band can differ by hundreds of pounds between neighbouring councils in West Yorkshire.
See also: all England councils · UK rankings · how bands work