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Council Tax in Newport 2026-27: Every Band

Band D council tax in Newport is £2,088.48 a year (£174.04 a month over 12 payments). Band A is £1,392.32 and Band I is £4,873.12.

2026-27 · Wales · checked 8 October 2026

BandProperty valueA yearA month (12 payments)Living alone (25% off)
Band AUp to £44,000£1,392.32£116.03£1,044.24
Band B£44,001 to £65,000£1,624.37£135.36£1,218.28
Band C£65,001 to £91,000£1,856.43£154.70£1,392.32
Band D£91,001 to £123,000£2,088.48£174.04£1,566.36
Band E£123,001 to £162,000£2,552.59£212.72£1,914.44
Band F£162,001 to £223,000£3,016.69£251.39£2,262.52
Band G£223,001 to £324,000£3,480.80£290.07£2,610.60
Band H£324,001 to £424,000£4,176.96£348.08£3,132.72
Band IOver £424,000£4,873.12£406.09£3,654.84

Most councils collect council tax in ten monthly instalments from April, so your monthly payment may be higher than shown if you pay over 10 months.

How Newport compares

  • Band D in Newport is £2,088.48, which is £194.60 below the Wales average of £2,283.08.
  • It ranks 20 of 22 authorities in Wales from highest to lowest Band D.
  • Compared with last year, Band D rose by 5.3%.

Discounts and exemptions

  • Living alone: 25% off, £1,566.36 a year at Band D.
  • Full-time students: a household made up only of full-time students pays no council tax.
  • Help with the bill: councils run a council tax reduction scheme for people on a low income, so ask Newport council.

Read how council tax works in our council tax guide. Your band is based on the value of the property on 1 April 2003.

Housing costs in Newport

The average house price in Newport is £229,200. See house prices in Newport and use the mortgage calculator to work out payments.

Areas with similar charges

AreaBand D
Caerphilly£2,082.88
Torfaen£2,155.68
Cardiff£2,013.18
Pembrokeshire£2,166.15
Vale of Glamorgan£2,231.54
Swansea£2,238.29

Source: Welsh Government, Council tax levels April 2026 to March 2027. Welsh bands other than D are worked out with the official multipliers (A 6/9 up to I 21/9). Figures are for a dwelling occupied by two adults before discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much is council tax in Newport?

Band D council tax in Newport is £2,088.48 for 2026-27, up 5.3% on last year. Band A is £1,392.32 and Band H is £4,176.96.

Is council tax in Newport higher than average?

The average Band D in Wales is £2,283.08, so Newport is £194.60 below the Wales average.

Do I get a discount if I live alone?

Yes. Living alone gives a 25% discount, which takes Band D in Newport down to £1,566.36.

How do I find my council tax band?

Your band is based on the value of the property on 1 April 2003. Check it on the Valuation Office Agency website or your council tax bill.

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