Crap Towns / Wakefield / Council tax
How much is council tax in Wakefield?
A Band D home in the Wakefield council area pays £2,297 in council tax in 2026-27, about the same as England's average of £2,392. That's up £111 on 2025-26. That's the whole bill, with the police, fire and average parish shares in it.
| Year | Band D bill | England's average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £2,186 | £2,280 |
| 2026-27 | £2,297 | £2,392 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | £2,544 |
| Kirklees | £2,441 |
| Barnsley | £2,326 |
| Wakefield | £2,297 |
| Leeds | £2,284 |
| Doncaster | £2,168 |
| England's average | £2,392 |