Band C council tax in Yorkshire and The Humber
All 15 billing authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber ranked by their Band C annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band C = 8/9 of Band D; England average Band C: £2,125.80/year.
Which councils in Yorkshire and The Humber have the cheapest Band C council tax?
In Yorkshire and The Humber for 2026-27, Band C council tax ranges from £1,926.89/year (Doncaster) to £2,261.64/year (North Yorkshire UA) across 15 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band C is £2,125.80 (8/9 of Band D).
- Yorkshire and The Humber average Band C
- £2,110.39
- Cheapest in Yorkshire and The Humber
- £1,926.89
- Doncaster
- Most expensive in Yorkshire and The Humber
- £2,261.64
- North Yorkshire UA
| Rank | Council | Band C (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doncaster | £1,926.89 | £2,167.75 | +9.4% |
| 2 | Leeds | £2,029.98 | £2,283.73 | +4.5% |
| 3 | York UA | £2,033.02 | £2,287.15 | +4.4% |
| 4 | Kingston upon Hull UA | £2,040.04 | £2,295.04 | +4.0% |
| 5 | Wakefield | £2,041.68 | £2,296.89 | +4.0% |
| 6 | Barnsley | £2,067.52 | £2,325.96 | +2.7% |
| 7 | North Lincolnshire UA | £2,087.52 | £2,348.46 | +1.8% |
| 8 | Bradford | £2,098.43 | £2,360.73 | +1.3% |
| 9 | Rotherham | £2,116.92 | £2,381.53 | +0.4% |
| 10 | Calderdale | £2,151.24 | £2,420.15 | -1.2% |
| 11 | Kirklees | £2,169.84 | £2,441.07 | -2.1% |
| 12 | East Riding of Yorkshire UA | £2,192.07 | £2,466.08 | -3.1% |
| 13 | North East Lincolnshire UA | £2,207.87 | £2,483.85 | -3.9% |
| 14 | Sheffield | £2,231.25 | £2,510.16 | -5.0% |
| 15 | North Yorkshire UA | £2,261.64 | £2,544.34 | -6.4% |
Band C comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£1,908.23
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber← current15 councils£2,098.43
- 3West Midlands30 councils£2,138.50
- 4East of England45 councils£2,140.90
- 5East Midlands35 councils£2,149.51
- 6North West35 councils£2,211.78
- 7South East64 councils£2,214.13
- 8South West27 councils£2,218.10
- 9North East12 councils£2,265.92
Regional figures show the median Band C charge across councils in that region.
Other bands in Yorkshire and The Humber
Your Band C charge in Yorkshire and The Humber
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Doncaster — Band C council tax
£1,926.89
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +9.4 — 9.4% cheaper than England average
England average Band C: £2,125.80 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Doncaster already has the lowest Band C in Yorkshire and The Humber.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band C council tax in Yorkshire and The Humber?
- Across the 15 billing authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber, Band C charges range from £1,926.89 (Doncaster) to £2,261.64 (North Yorkshire UA) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £2,125.80.
- Which council in Yorkshire and The Humber has the cheapest Band C?
- Doncaster has the lowest Band C council tax in Yorkshire and The Humber: £1,926.89 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 9.4% below the England average.
- Which council in Yorkshire and The Humber has the most expensive Band C?
- North Yorkshire UA has the highest Band C council tax in Yorkshire and The Humber: £2,261.64 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).