Bradford Council Tax charges by band, 2026/27
| Band | Per year | Per month (10) | Per month (12) | In £100 payment scope? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,555.37 | £155.54 | £129.61 | Yes — A–D |
| Band B | £1,814.59 | £181.46 | £151.22 | Yes — A–D |
| Band C | £2,073.83 | £207.38 | £172.82 | Yes — A–D |
| Band D | £2,333.05 | £233.31 | £194.42 | Yes — A–D |
| Band E | £2,851.51 | £285.15 | £237.63 | No |
| Band F | £3,369.96 | £337.00 | £280.83 | No |
| Band G | £3,888.42 | £388.84 | £324.04 | No |
| Band H | £4,666.10 | £466.61 | £388.84 | No |
Most bills are paid in ten monthly instalments; you can ask City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council to spread it over twelve. Not sure of your band? Find your Council Tax band.
What the charge includes
The figures are City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council’s published totals, which include the Bradford Council charge (including adult social care) plus the West Yorkshire Mayor’s police precept (£278.28 at band D) and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue precept (£89.49 at band D). Parish and town council precepts are extra.
Band D breakdown:
- Bradford Council incl. adult social care (derived): £1,965.28
- West Yorkshire Mayor – police: £278.28
- West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue: £89.49
Your own bill can be lower after the 25% single person discount, Council Tax Reduction or other discounts, and higher if a parish precept or a premium applies.
Is Bradford Council Tax high?
The Bradford band D bill of £2,333.05 is £58.95 below the 2026/27 England average of £2,392, and below the metropolitan areas average of £2,409.
Among the 14 councils in this guide, Bradford has the 5th lowest band D charge. The others: Wandsworth (£1,020.35), Westminster (£1,047.85), Leeds (£2,271.51), Manchester (£2,312.04), Tower Hamlets (£2,348.29), Sheffield (£2,505.32), Leicester (£2,528.75), Newcastle (£2,540.66), Lambeth (£2,557.62), Croydon (£2,599.91), Liverpool (£2,673.59), Bristol (£2,713.68), Nottingham (£2,755.39).
The £100 energy payment in Bradford
Households liable for Council Tax on a band A–D home in Bradford that they live in as their main home are in scope for the £100 Household Energy Payment. If you pay City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council by Direct Debit you should not need to do anything — it is paid into your bank account from January 2027. Otherwise, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council will invite you to apply. Bands E–H can ask the council about the extra £100 million fund for households outside A–D.
Check your £100 energy payment eligibility or work out your bill with the Council Tax calculator.
Bradford Council Tax questions
How much is band D Council Tax in Bradford per month?
£2,333.05 a year in 2026/27: £233.31 a month over ten instalments, or £194.42 over twelve, before any discounts.
How much is band A Council Tax in Bradford?
£1,555.37 a year in 2026/27 — £155.54 a month over ten instalments, or £129.61 over twelve.
Will Bradford pay the £100 energy payment automatically?
If you are liable for Council Tax on a band A–D main home and pay by Direct Debit, the government says it will be paid into your bank account automatically from January 2027. Otherwise City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council will invite you to apply. Never apply through a text message link.