Council Tax Bands in Yorkshire and the Humber
Updated: March 2026
15 council areas covered in Yorkshire and the Humber with an average Band D rate of £1,963/year. Find your area below and check your council tax band for free.
£1,963
Average Band D Rate
2,230,000
Residential Properties
~278,750
Estimated Misbanded
Council Tax in Yorkshire and the Humber at a Glance
Council Tax Rates Across Yorkshire and the Humber
All 15 council areas in Yorkshire and the Humber, ranked by Band D rate from cheapest to most expensive:
| Rank | Council Area | Band D Rate | Properties | Est. Misbanded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doncaster | £1,900 | 110,000 | ~13,750 |
| 2 | Barnsley | £1,950 | 110,000 | ~13,750 |
| 3 | Rotherham | £1,950 | 110,000 | ~13,750 |
| 4 | Calderdale | £1,950 | 110,000 | ~13,750 |
| 5 | Kirklees | £1,950 | 110,000 | ~13,750 |
| 6 | Leeds | £1,950 | 350,000 | ~43,750 |
| 7 | East Riding of Yorkshire | £1,950 | 155,000 | ~19,375 |
| 8 | Kingston upon Hull | £1,950 | 120,000 | ~15,000 |
| 9 | North East Lincolnshire | £1,950 | 75,000 | ~9,375 |
| 10 | North Lincolnshire | £1,950 | 75,000 | ~9,375 |
| 11 | North Yorkshire | £1,950 | 280,000 | ~35,000 |
| 12 | Bradford | £2,000 | 210,000 | ~26,250 |
| 13 | Wakefield | £2,000 | 110,000 | ~13,750 |
| 14 | York | £2,000 | 55,000 | ~6,875 |
| 15 | Sheffield | £2,050 | 250,000 | ~31,250 |
Band Distribution Across Yorkshire and the Humber
How the 2,230,000 residential properties across Yorkshire and the Humber's 15 council areas are distributed across council tax bands:
What It Means For Yorkshire and the Humber Residents
Across Yorkshire and the Humber's 15 council areas, there are 2,230,000 residential properties. At an average Band D rate of £1,963, approximately 278,750 properties may be in the wrong band. The cheapest council tax in Yorkshire and the Humber is in Doncaster at £1,900/year, while the most expensive is Sheffield at £2,050/year — a difference of £150/year for the same band.
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All Council Areas in Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley
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Doncaster
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Rotherham
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Sheffield
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Bradford
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Calderdale
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Kirklees
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Leeds
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Wakefield
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East Riding of Yorkshire
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Kingston upon Hull
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North East Lincolnshire
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North Lincolnshire
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North Yorkshire
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York
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