Band B council tax in Yorkshire and The Humber
All 15 billing authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber ranked by their Band B annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band B = 7/9 of Band D; England average Band B: £1,860.07/year.
Which councils in Yorkshire and The Humber have the cheapest Band B council tax?
In Yorkshire and The Humber for 2026-27, Band B council tax ranges from £1,686.03/year (Doncaster) to £1,978.93/year (North Yorkshire UA) across 15 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band B is £1,860.07 (7/9 of Band D).
- Yorkshire and The Humber average Band B
- £1,846.59
- Cheapest in Yorkshire and The Humber
- £1,686.03
- Doncaster
- Most expensive in Yorkshire and The Humber
- £1,978.93
- North Yorkshire UA
| Rank | Council | Band B (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doncaster | £1,686.03 | £2,167.75 | +9.4% |
| 2 | Leeds | £1,776.23 | £2,283.73 | +4.5% |
| 3 | York UA | £1,778.89 | £2,287.15 | +4.4% |
| 4 | Kingston upon Hull UA | £1,785.03 | £2,295.04 | +4.0% |
| 5 | Wakefield | £1,786.47 | £2,296.89 | +4.0% |
| 6 | Barnsley | £1,809.08 | £2,325.96 | +2.7% |
| 7 | North Lincolnshire UA | £1,826.58 | £2,348.46 | +1.8% |
| 8 | Bradford | £1,836.12 | £2,360.73 | +1.3% |
| 9 | Rotherham | £1,852.30 | £2,381.53 | +0.4% |
| 10 | Calderdale | £1,882.34 | £2,420.15 | -1.2% |
| 11 | Kirklees | £1,898.61 | £2,441.07 | -2.1% |
| 12 | East Riding of Yorkshire UA | £1,918.06 | £2,466.08 | -3.1% |
| 13 | North East Lincolnshire UA | £1,931.88 | £2,483.85 | -3.9% |
| 14 | Sheffield | £1,952.35 | £2,510.16 | -5.0% |
| 15 | North Yorkshire UA | £1,978.93 | £2,544.34 | -6.4% |
Band B comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£1,669.70
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber← current15 councils£1,836.12
- 3West Midlands30 councils£1,871.19
- 4East of England45 councils£1,873.29
- 5East Midlands35 councils£1,880.82
- 6North West35 councils£1,935.31
- 7South East64 councils£1,937.37
- 8South West27 councils£1,940.84
- 9North East12 councils£1,982.68
Regional figures show the median Band B charge across councils in that region.
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Your Band B charge in Yorkshire and The Humber
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Doncaster — Band B council tax
£1,686.03
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +9.4 — 9.4% cheaper than England average
England average Band B: £1,860.07 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Doncaster already has the lowest Band B in Yorkshire and The Humber.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band B council tax in Yorkshire and The Humber?
- Across the 15 billing authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber, Band B charges range from £1,686.03 (Doncaster) to £1,978.93 (North Yorkshire UA) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £1,860.07.
- Which council in Yorkshire and The Humber has the cheapest Band B?
- Doncaster has the lowest Band B council tax in Yorkshire and The Humber: £1,686.03 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 9.4% below the England average.
- Which council in Yorkshire and The Humber has the most expensive Band B?
- North Yorkshire UA has the highest Band B council tax in Yorkshire and The Humber: £1,978.93 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).