England · Council tax 2026/27
South Gloucestershire Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in South Gloucestershire for 2026/27 is £2,550.59 a year — about £212.55 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 26.1% 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 | £1,618.65 | £1,700.39 | +5.05% | £141.70 |
| Band B | £1,888.42 | £1,983.79 | +5.05% | £165.32 |
| Band C | £2,158.20 | £2,267.19 | +5.05% | £188.93 |
| Band D | £2,427.98 | £2,550.59 | +5.05% | £212.55 |
| Band E | £2,967.53 | £3,117.39 | +5.05% | £259.78 |
| Band F | £3,507.08 | £3,684.19 | +5.05% | £307.02 |
| Band G | £4,046.63 | £4,250.98 | +5.05% | £354.25 |
| Band H | £4,855.95 | £5,101.18 | +5.05% | £425.10 |
Fully parished (50 town/parish areas). SGC element 2027.71 Band D. Parish Band D range: Hill 2412.46 (lowest) to Filton 2735.60 (highest); Bradley Stoke 2568.29, Yate 2673.19. Full A-H per area in Section 38 notice PDF.
4.99% SGC element increase (includes ASC component)
Official Section 38 notice PDF retrieved (meeting 11 Feb 2026), full A-H for all 50 areas. band_d_total null - fully parished, no single headline. pct 4.99 is SGC element, council-stated. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://beta.southglos.gov.uk/static/1d3c54deb1e21620f250da9e4090d1bb/Council-tax-charges-2026-27.pdf. 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 2026-06-11. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
South Gloucestershire area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
South Gloucestershire council finances
Revenue headroom
Charging a full 100% second-home premium (currently 0%) on ~70 second homes could raise an estimated £178,541/yr — rough estimate, assumes Band D.
Modelled estimate from the council's second-home count (ONS/StatsWales) and Band D, against its current second-home premium. Not a council figure.
Contacting South Gloucestershire
Planning department: 01454 868004 (verified 2026-10-02 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 01454 868009
Departments
planning: 01454 868004
building control: 01454 868004
council tax: 01454 868003
housing: 01454 868005
environmental health: 01454 868001
licensing: 01454 868001
waste recycling: 01454 868000
benefits: 01454 868002
adult social care: 01454 868007
children services: 01454 868008
Planning pages: https://beta.southglos.gov.uk/contact-us/
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in South Gloucestershire in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in South Gloucestershire for 2026/27 is £2,550.59 per year, which works out at about £212.55 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in South Gloucestershire for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in South Gloucestershire are: Band A £1,700.39, Band B £1,983.79, Band C £2,267.19, Band D £2,550.59, Band E £3,117.39, Band F £3,684.19, Band G £4,250.98, Band H £5,101.18.
How much is Band A council tax in South Gloucestershire?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,700.39 in South Gloucestershire for 2026/27 — about £141.70 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in South Gloucestershire?+
Band B costs £1,983.79 in South Gloucestershire for 2026/27 — about £165.32 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in South Gloucestershire?+
Band C costs £2,267.19 in South Gloucestershire for 2026/27 — about £188.93 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in South Gloucestershire?+
Band D costs £2,550.59 in South Gloucestershire for 2026/27 — about £212.55 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in South Gloucestershire?+
Band E costs £3,117.39 in South Gloucestershire for 2026/27 — about £259.78 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in South Gloucestershire?+
Band F costs £3,684.19 in South Gloucestershire for 2026/27 — about £307.02 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in South Gloucestershire?+
Band G costs £4,250.98 in South Gloucestershire for 2026/27 — about £354.25 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in South Gloucestershire?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,101.18 in South Gloucestershire for 2026/27 — about £425.10 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in South Gloucestershire for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in South Gloucestershire changed by +5.05% compared with 2025/26.
What does the South Gloucestershire 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 South Gloucestershire?+
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 South Gloucestershire?+
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 South Gloucestershire 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 2026-06-11. 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, “South Gloucestershire Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/south-gloucestershire/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.