Band H council tax in Yorkshire and The Humber
All 15 billing authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber ranked by their Band H annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band H = 18/9 of Band D; England average Band H: £4,783.04/year.
Which councils in Yorkshire and The Humber have the cheapest Band H council tax?
In Yorkshire and The Humber for 2026-27, Band H council tax ranges from £4,335.50/year (Doncaster) to £5,088.68/year (North Yorkshire UA) across 15 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band H is £4,783.04 (18/9 of Band D).
- Yorkshire and The Humber average Band H
- £4,748.39
- Cheapest in Yorkshire and The Humber
- £4,335.50
- Doncaster
- Most expensive in Yorkshire and The Humber
- £5,088.68
- North Yorkshire UA
| Rank | Council | Band H (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doncaster | £4,335.50 | £2,167.75 | +9.4% |
| 2 | Leeds | £4,567.46 | £2,283.73 | +4.5% |
| 3 | York UA | £4,574.30 | £2,287.15 | +4.4% |
| 4 | Kingston upon Hull UA | £4,590.08 | £2,295.04 | +4.0% |
| 5 | Wakefield | £4,593.78 | £2,296.89 | +4.0% |
| 6 | Barnsley | £4,651.92 | £2,325.96 | +2.7% |
| 7 | North Lincolnshire UA | £4,696.92 | £2,348.46 | +1.8% |
| 8 | Bradford | £4,721.46 | £2,360.73 | +1.3% |
| 9 | Rotherham | £4,763.06 | £2,381.53 | +0.4% |
| 10 | Calderdale | £4,840.30 | £2,420.15 | -1.2% |
| 11 | Kirklees | £4,882.14 | £2,441.07 | -2.1% |
| 12 | East Riding of Yorkshire UA | £4,932.16 | £2,466.08 | -3.1% |
| 13 | North East Lincolnshire UA | £4,967.70 | £2,483.85 | -3.9% |
| 14 | Sheffield | £5,020.32 | £2,510.16 | -5.0% |
| 15 | North Yorkshire UA | £5,088.68 | £2,544.34 | -6.4% |
Band H comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£4,293.52
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber← current15 councils£4,721.46
- 3West Midlands30 councils£4,811.62
- 4East of England45 councils£4,817.02
- 5East Midlands35 councils£4,836.40
- 6North West35 councils£4,976.50
- 7South East64 councils£4,981.80
- 8South West27 councils£4,990.72
- 9North East12 councils£5,098.32
Regional figures show the median Band H charge across councils in that region.
Other bands in Yorkshire and The Humber
Your Band H charge in Yorkshire and The Humber
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Doncaster — Band H council tax
£4,335.50
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +9.4 — 9.4% cheaper than England average
England average Band H: £4,783.04 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Doncaster already has the lowest Band H in Yorkshire and The Humber.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band H council tax in Yorkshire and The Humber?
- Across the 15 billing authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber, Band H charges range from £4,335.50 (Doncaster) to £5,088.68 (North Yorkshire UA) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £4,783.04.
- Which council in Yorkshire and The Humber has the cheapest Band H?
- Doncaster has the lowest Band H council tax in Yorkshire and The Humber: £4,335.50 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 9.4% below the England average.
- Which council in Yorkshire and The Humber has the most expensive Band H?
- North Yorkshire UA has the highest Band H council tax in Yorkshire and The Humber: £5,088.68 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).