Council Tax LedgerCouncil tax in Caerphilly 2026/27
£2,083a year for a Band D home in Caerphilly, 2026/27: £208 a month over ten instalments
A Band D home in Caerphilly pays £2,082.88 in council tax for 2026/27, up £127 (6.5%) on 2025/26. Band A pays £1,389 and Band I £4,860. Caerphilly ranks 21 of 22 councils in Wales (1 is the most expensive), £200 below the Wales average of £2,283.
Assumptions: financial year 2026/27; a Band D dwelling occupied by two adults with no discount or reduction. Welsh figures are the Welsh Government's average Band D including the average community council precept; the county council element includes fire authority levies. Bands A to I are derived from Band D by the statutory ratios, since the release publishes Band D only. Published 2026-03-24.
All 9 bands in Caerphilly
- Caerphilly (county or county borough council)
- Gwent Police
- Community council precept (average)
| Band | Value on 1 April 2003 | Ratio | A year | A month (10) | A month (12) | Change on 2025/26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | up to £44,000 | 6/9 | £1,388.59 | £138.86 | £115.72 | +£84.46 |
| B | £44,001 to £65,000 | 7/9 | £1,620.02 | £162.00 | £135.00 | +£98.53 |
| C | £65,001 to £91,000 | 8/9 | £1,851.45 | £185.15 | £154.29 | +£112.61 |
| Dreference band | £91,001 to £123,000 | 9/9 | £2,082.88 | £208.29 | £173.57 | +£126.68 |
| E | £123,001 to £162,000 | 11/9 | £2,545.74 | £254.57 | £212.14 | +£154.83 |
| F | £162,001 to £223,000 | 13/9 | £3,008.60 | £300.86 | £250.72 | +£182.98 |
| G | £223,001 to £324,000 | 15/9 | £3,471.47 | £347.15 | £289.29 | +£211.14 |
| H | £324,001 to £424,000 | 18/9 | £4,165.76 | £416.58 | £347.15 | +£253.36 |
| I | more than £424,000 | 21/9 | £4,860.05 | £486.01 | £405.00 | +£295.58 |
Wales has nine bands on 1 April 2003 values; Band I pays 21/9 of Band D. The change on 2025/26 applies each band's ratio to last year's Band D.
Who receives the money
- Caerphilly (county or county borough council)£1,658.17
- Gwent Police£403.53
- Community council precept (average)£21.18
- Band D council tax 2026/27£2,082.88
The county element rose 6.4% and the Gwent Police precept 7.0% on 2025/26. The community council element is the average across Caerphilly; individual town and community councils set their own precepts. The average bill per dwelling, after discounts and reductions, is £1,648.
Band D in Caerphilly, this year and last
Other councils in Wales
| Council | Band A | Band D | Band I | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly | £1,389 | £2,083 | £4,860 | +6.5% |
| Cardiff | £1,342 | £2,013 | £4,697 | +4.5% |
| Newport | £1,392 | £2,088 | £4,873 | +5.3% |
| Pembrokeshire | £1,444 | £2,166 | £5,054 | +5.2% |
| Swansea | £1,492 | £2,238 | £5,223 | +4.5% |
| Torfaen | £1,437 | £2,156 | £5,030 | +4.7% |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £1,488 | £2,232 | £5,207 | +6.6% |
All 22 councils in Wales · England.
Questions about council tax in Caerphilly
How much is council tax in Caerphilly for a Band D home?
£2,082.88 a year in 2026/27, about £208 a month over ten instalments. That is +£127 (+6.5%) on 2025/26.
How much is council tax band A in Caerphilly?
Band A in Caerphilly is £1,388.59 a year in 2026/27, about £139 a month over ten instalments: 6/9 of the Band D figure of £2,083.
How much is council tax band B in Caerphilly?
Band B in Caerphilly is £1,620.02 a year in 2026/27, about £162 a month over ten instalments: 7/9 of the Band D figure of £2,083.
How much is council tax band C in Caerphilly?
Band C in Caerphilly is £1,851.45 a year in 2026/27, about £185 a month over ten instalments: 8/9 of the Band D figure of £2,083.
Is council tax in Caerphilly high for Wales?
Caerphilly ranks 21 of 22 Welsh councils on Band D (1 is the most expensive). Its £2,083 is £200 below the Wales average of £2,283.
Sources
- Welsh Government: Council Tax levels, April 2026 to March 2027 (statistical release, 24 March 2026) (accessed 2026-09-12) ✓ checked
- Welsh Government: Council Tax levels 2026-27 tables (Table 1 Band D breakdown, Table 2 change on 2025-26) (accessed 2026-09-12) ✓ checked
- Council Tax (Valuation Bands) (Wales) Order 2003, article 2 (nine bands, proportions 6 to 21 ninths) (accessed 2026-09-12) ✓ checked
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate.
Council Tax Ledger shows the average area council tax for 2026/27 for a dwelling occupied by two adults with no discounts, as published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Parish precepts vary within a district, so your bill may differ. Not financial advice.