Band A council tax in North West
All 35 billing authorities in North West ranked by their Band A annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band A = 6/9 of Band D; England average Band A: £1,594.35/year.
Which councils in North West have the cheapest Band A council tax?
In North West for 2026-27, Band A council tax ranges from £1,435.12/year (Wigan) to £1,782.39/year (Liverpool) across 35 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band A is £1,594.35 (6/9 of Band D).
- North West average Band A
- £1,655.48
- Cheapest in North West
- £1,435.12
- Wigan
- Most expensive in North West
- £1,782.39
- Liverpool
| Rank | Council | Band A (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wigan | £1,435.12 | £2,152.68 | +10.0% |
| 2 | Trafford | £1,527.80 | £2,291.70 | +4.2% |
| 3 | Manchester | £1,541.36 | £2,312.04 | +3.3% |
| 4 | Halton UA | £1,577.74 | £2,366.61 | +1.0% |
| 5 | Ribble Valley | £1,591.00 | £2,386.50 | +0.2% |
| 6 | Bolton | £1,599.83 | £2,399.74 | -0.3% |
| 7 | St Helens | £1,602.25 | £2,403.38 | -0.5% |
| 8 | Chorley | £1,620.15 | £2,430.23 | -1.6% |
| 9 | South Ribble | £1,628.44 | £2,442.66 | -2.1% |
| 10 | Tameside | £1,631.47 | £2,447.21 | -2.3% |
| 11 | Warrington UA | £1,631.74 | £2,447.61 | -2.3% |
| 12 | Cheshire East UA | £1,636.58 | £2,454.87 | -2.6% |
| 13 | Blackburn with Darwen UA | £1,636.85 | £2,455.27 | -2.7% |
| 14 | West Lancashire | £1,637.49 | £2,456.23 | -2.7% |
| 15 | Wyre | £1,640.35 | £2,460.53 | -2.9% |
| 16 | Hyndburn | £1,643.99 | £2,465.98 | -3.1% |
| 17 | Fylde | £1,655.96 | £2,483.94 | -3.9% |
| 18 | Knowsley | £1,658.83 | £2,488.25 | -4.0% |
| 19 | Wirral | £1,667.06 | £2,500.59 | -4.6% |
| 20 | Lancaster | £1,668.79 | £2,503.19 | -4.7% |
| 21 | Westmorland and Furness UA | £1,671.99 | £2,507.99 | -4.9% |
| 22 | Cumberland | £1,674.21 | £2,511.32 | -5.0% |
| 23 | Blackpool UA | £1,675.48 | £2,513.22 | -5.1% |
| 24 | Cheshire West and Chester UA | £1,678.22 | £2,517.33 | -5.3% |
| 25 | Rossendale | £1,679.98 | £2,519.97 | -5.4% |
| 26 | Burnley | £1,699.61 | £2,549.42 | -6.6% |
| 27 | Bury | £1,703.43 | £2,555.15 | -6.8% |
| 28 | Preston | £1,717.16 | £2,575.74 | -7.7% |
| 29 | Sefton | £1,722.15 | £2,583.22 | -8.0% |
| 30 | Salford | £1,729.63 | £2,594.45 | -8.5% |
| 31 | Rochdale | £1,733.89 | £2,600.83 | -8.8% |
| 32 | Oldham | £1,734.82 | £2,602.23 | -8.8% |
| 33 | Stockport | £1,745.93 | £2,618.90 | -9.5% |
| 34 | Pendle | £1,760.12 | £2,640.18 | -10.4% |
| 35 | Liverpool | £1,782.39 | £2,673.59 | -11.8% |
Band A comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£1,431.17
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£1,573.82
- 3West Midlands30 councils£1,603.87
- 4East of England45 councils£1,605.67
- 5East Midlands35 councils£1,612.13
- 6North West← current35 councils£1,658.83
- 7South East64 councils£1,660.60
- 8South West27 councils£1,663.57
- 9North East12 councils£1,699.44
Regional figures show the median Band A charge across councils in that region.
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Wigan — Band A council tax
£1,435.12
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +10.0 — 10.0% cheaper than England average
England average Band A: £1,594.35 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Wigan already has the lowest Band A in North West.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band A council tax in North West?
- Across the 35 billing authorities in North West, Band A charges range from £1,435.12 (Wigan) to £1,782.39 (Liverpool) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £1,594.35.
- Which council in North West has the cheapest Band A?
- Wigan has the lowest Band A council tax in North West: £1,435.12 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 10.0% below the England average.
- Which council in North West has the most expensive Band A?
- Liverpool has the highest Band A council tax in North West: £1,782.39 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).