England · Council tax 2026/27
Wakefield Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Wakefield for 2026/27 is £2,296.89 a year — about £191.41 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 27% 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 | £1,457.23 | £1,531.26 | +5.08% | £127.61 |
| Band B | £1,700.10 | £1,786.47 | +5.08% | £148.87 |
| Band C | £1,942.98 | £2,041.68 | +5.08% | £170.14 |
| Band D | £2,185.85 | £2,296.89 | +5.08% | £191.41 |
| Band E | £2,671.59 | £2,807.31 | +5.08% | £233.94 |
| Band F | £3,157.34 | £3,317.73 | +5.08% | £276.48 |
| Band G | £3,643.08 | £3,828.15 | +5.08% | £319.01 |
| Band H | £4,371.70 | £4,593.78 | +5.08% | £382.82 |
Band D computed from press announcement; charges DOCX inaccessible
Band D back-computed from stated £1.72/week increase at Band D; charge table DOCX inaccessible Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.wakefield.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)..
Wakefield area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Wakefield fees & charges
Source: Request a bulky collection - Wakefield Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Wakefield
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| mandatory hmo | whole district | active | £847.00 |
No borough-wide selective or additional licensing scheme is in force — mandatory HMO licensing still applies to large shared houses. Source: Apply for a landlord's HMO licence - Wakefield Council — verified 2026-10-03.
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Departments
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Wakefield in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Wakefield for 2026/27 is £2,296.89 per year, which works out at about £191.41 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Wakefield for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Wakefield are: Band A £1,531.26, Band B £1,786.47, Band C £2,041.68, Band D £2,296.89, Band E £2,807.31, Band F £3,317.73, Band G £3,828.15, Band H £4,593.78.
How much is Band A council tax in Wakefield?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,531.26 in Wakefield for 2026/27 — about £127.61 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Wakefield?+
Band B costs £1,786.47 in Wakefield for 2026/27 — about £148.87 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Wakefield?+
Band C costs £2,041.68 in Wakefield for 2026/27 — about £170.14 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Wakefield?+
Band D costs £2,296.89 in Wakefield for 2026/27 — about £191.41 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Wakefield?+
Band E costs £2,807.31 in Wakefield for 2026/27 — about £233.94 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Wakefield?+
Band F costs £3,317.73 in Wakefield for 2026/27 — about £276.48 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Wakefield?+
Band G costs £3,828.15 in Wakefield for 2026/27 — about £319.01 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Wakefield?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,593.78 in Wakefield for 2026/27 — about £382.82 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Wakefield for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Wakefield changed by +5.08% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Wakefield 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 Wakefield?+
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 Wakefield?+
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 Wakefield 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, “Wakefield Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/wakefield-metropolitan-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.