Band A council tax in Yorkshire and The Humber
All 15 billing authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber ranked by their Band A annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band A = 6/9 of Band D; England average Band A: £1,594.35/year.
Which councils in Yorkshire and The Humber have the cheapest Band A council tax?
In Yorkshire and The Humber for 2026-27, Band A council tax ranges from £1,445.17/year (Doncaster) to £1,696.23/year (North Yorkshire UA) across 15 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band A is £1,594.35 (6/9 of Band D).
- Yorkshire and The Humber average Band A
- £1,582.80
- Cheapest in Yorkshire and The Humber
- £1,445.17
- Doncaster
- Most expensive in Yorkshire and The Humber
- £1,696.23
- North Yorkshire UA
| Rank | Council | Band A (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doncaster | £1,445.17 | £2,167.75 | +9.4% |
| 2 | Leeds | £1,522.49 | £2,283.73 | +4.5% |
| 3 | York UA | £1,524.77 | £2,287.15 | +4.4% |
| 4 | Kingston upon Hull UA | £1,530.03 | £2,295.04 | +4.0% |
| 5 | Wakefield | £1,531.26 | £2,296.89 | +4.0% |
| 6 | Barnsley | £1,550.64 | £2,325.96 | +2.7% |
| 7 | North Lincolnshire UA | £1,565.64 | £2,348.46 | +1.8% |
| 8 | Bradford | £1,573.82 | £2,360.73 | +1.3% |
| 9 | Rotherham | £1,587.69 | £2,381.53 | +0.4% |
| 10 | Calderdale | £1,613.43 | £2,420.15 | -1.2% |
| 11 | Kirklees | £1,627.38 | £2,441.07 | -2.1% |
| 12 | East Riding of Yorkshire UA | £1,644.05 | £2,466.08 | -3.1% |
| 13 | North East Lincolnshire UA | £1,655.90 | £2,483.85 | -3.9% |
| 14 | Sheffield | £1,673.44 | £2,510.16 | -5.0% |
| 15 | North Yorkshire UA | £1,696.23 | £2,544.34 | -6.4% |
Band A comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£1,431.17
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber← current15 councils£1,573.82
- 3West Midlands30 councils£1,603.87
- 4East of England45 councils£1,605.67
- 5East Midlands35 councils£1,612.13
- 6North West35 councils£1,658.83
- 7South East64 councils£1,660.60
- 8South West27 councils£1,663.57
- 9North East12 councils£1,699.44
Regional figures show the median Band A charge across councils in that region.
Other bands in Yorkshire and The Humber
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Doncaster — Band A council tax
£1,445.17
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +9.4 — 9.4% cheaper than England average
England average Band A: £1,594.35 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Doncaster already has the lowest Band A in Yorkshire and The Humber.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band A council tax in Yorkshire and The Humber?
- Across the 15 billing authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber, Band A charges range from £1,445.17 (Doncaster) to £1,696.23 (North Yorkshire UA) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £1,594.35.
- Which council in Yorkshire and The Humber has the cheapest Band A?
- Doncaster has the lowest Band A council tax in Yorkshire and The Humber: £1,445.17 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 9.4% below the England average.
- Which council in Yorkshire and The Humber has the most expensive Band A?
- North Yorkshire UA has the highest Band A council tax in Yorkshire and The Humber: £1,696.23 for 2026-27 (MHCLG).
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Contains public sector information published by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027 (MHCLG) (2026-27, published May 2026).