Council tax in Blaenau Gwent
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Data as of: official 2026-27 council tax tables published 24 March 2026.
How much is council tax in Blaenau Gwent?
As of 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Blaenau Gwent is £2,531 a year, up 4.2% on last year. Band A is £1,688 and Band I £5,906. These are averages including the police and community council precepts; your bill depends on your band and community.
Updated
Council tax by band in Blaenau Gwent, 2026-27
| Band | Value at 1 April 2003 | Proportion of Band D | A year |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £44,000 | 6/9 | £1,688 |
| B | £44,001 to £65,000 | 7/9 | £1,969 |
| C | £65,001 to £91,000 | 8/9 | £2,250 |
| D | £91,001 to £123,000 | 9/9 | £2,531 |
| E | £123,001 to £162,000 | 11/9 | £3,094 |
| F | £162,001 to £223,000 | 13/9 | £3,656 |
| G | £223,001 to £324,000 | 15/9 | £4,219 |
| H | £324,001 to £424,000 | 18/9 | £5,063 |
| I | Over £424,000 | 21/9 | £5,906 |
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More questions about council tax in Blaenau Gwent
How much has council tax gone up in Blaenau Gwent?
Up 4.2% on 2025-26, to an average £2,531.26 at Band D for 2026-27 (Wales: £2,283.08).
Source: Welsh Government, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-24.
How much is Band A and Band I council tax in Blaenau Gwent?
£1,687.51 at Band A (6/9 of Band D) and £5,906.27 at Band I (21/9), fractions set by law.
Source: Welsh Government, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-24.
Where does council tax in Blaenau Gwent go?
Of the Band D average, £2,090.51 is the county council, £403.53 the police and £37.22 community councils on average.
Source: Welsh Government, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-24.
How much does it cost to buy a home in Blaenau Gwent?
The average home sold for £143,243 in August 2026, and a home mover paying the local average for movers, £157,028, pays £0 in LTT. Tax and legal fees for each kind of buyer in Blaenau Gwent.
Nearby areas
| Area | Average Band D |
|---|---|
| Torfaen | £2,156 |
| Caerphilly | £2,083 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £2,594 |
| Monmouthshire | £2,417 |
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How much is council tax in Blaenau Gwent?
Why is my bill different from this figure?
Sources
- Welsh Government: council tax levels 2026-27
- Local Government Finance Act 1992, section 5 (bands and proportions, Wales)
- Council Tax (Valuation Bands) (Wales) Order 2003 (SI 2003/3046)
- check your council tax band on GOV.UK
- GOV.UK: find your local council
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government; Welsh Government; The Scottish Government; legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives). Official 2026-27 tables published 24 March 2026, retrieved 2026-11-02. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.