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How much is Council Tax Band D in Cardiff?
Cardiff Council Band D Council Tax for 2025/26 is approximately £1,964 including South Wales Police precept. Wales uses 9 bands A–I, with Band D as the reference. Across 22 Welsh authorities Band D averages around £2,024.
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Cardiff Council's Band D Council Tax for 2025/26 is approximately £1,651 for council services plus South Wales Police precept (~£313) — total around £1,964. Wales has used a 9-band system since the 2003 revaluation: bands A–I, with Band D as the reference. Multipliers: Band A ×6/9, B ×7/9, C ×8/9, D reference, E ×11/9, F ×13/9, G ×15/9, H ×18/9, I ×21/9. Across 22 Welsh unitary authorities, Band D 2025/26 ranges roughly £1,750–£2,300. Examples: Newport ~£1,915, Swansea ~£2,029, Wrexham ~£1,925, Pembrokeshire ~£1,797. Discounts: single occupier 25%, students 100% exempt, disabled band reduction (down one band). Welsh Council Tax Reduction Scheme (means-tested) replaces the previous benefit and is administered consistently across all 22 councils.
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This answer is informational only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Figures are for the 2025/26 UK tax year. See our methodology and sources.