Band F council tax in North West
All 35 billing authorities in North West ranked by their Band F annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band F = 13/9 of Band D; England average Band F: £3,454.42/year.
Which councils in North West have the cheapest Band F council tax?
In North West for 2026-27, Band F council tax ranges from £3,109.43/year (Wigan) to £3,861.85/year (Liverpool) across 35 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band F is £3,454.42 (13/9 of Band D).
- North West average Band F
- £3,586.88
- Cheapest in North West
- £3,109.43
- Wigan
- Most expensive in North West
- £3,861.85
- Liverpool
| Rank | Council | Band F (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wigan | £3,109.43 | £2,152.68 | +10.0% |
| 2 | Trafford | £3,310.23 | £2,291.70 | +4.2% |
| 3 | Manchester | £3,339.61 | £2,312.04 | +3.3% |
| 4 | Halton UA | £3,418.44 | £2,366.61 | +1.0% |
| 5 | Ribble Valley | £3,447.17 | £2,386.50 | +0.2% |
| 6 | Bolton | £3,466.29 | £2,399.74 | -0.3% |
| 7 | St Helens | £3,471.55 | £2,403.38 | -0.5% |
| 8 | Chorley | £3,510.33 | £2,430.23 | -1.6% |
| 9 | South Ribble | £3,528.29 | £2,442.66 | -2.1% |
| 10 | Tameside | £3,534.86 | £2,447.21 | -2.3% |
| 11 | Warrington UA | £3,535.44 | £2,447.61 | -2.3% |
| 12 | Cheshire East UA | £3,545.92 | £2,454.87 | -2.6% |
| 13 | Blackburn with Darwen UA | £3,546.50 | £2,455.27 | -2.7% |
| 14 | West Lancashire | £3,547.89 | £2,456.23 | -2.7% |
| 15 | Wyre | £3,554.10 | £2,460.53 | -2.9% |
| 16 | Hyndburn | £3,561.97 | £2,465.98 | -3.1% |
| 17 | Fylde | £3,587.91 | £2,483.94 | -3.9% |
| 18 | Knowsley | £3,594.14 | £2,488.25 | -4.0% |
| 19 | Wirral | £3,611.96 | £2,500.59 | -4.6% |
| 20 | Lancaster | £3,615.72 | £2,503.19 | -4.7% |
| 21 | Westmorland and Furness UA | £3,622.65 | £2,507.99 | -4.9% |
| 22 | Cumberland | £3,627.46 | £2,511.32 | -5.0% |
| 23 | Blackpool UA | £3,630.21 | £2,513.22 | -5.1% |
| 24 | Cheshire West and Chester UA | £3,636.14 | £2,517.33 | -5.3% |
| 25 | Rossendale | £3,639.96 | £2,519.97 | -5.4% |
| 26 | Burnley | £3,682.50 | £2,549.42 | -6.6% |
| 27 | Bury | £3,690.77 | £2,555.15 | -6.8% |
| 28 | Preston | £3,720.51 | £2,575.74 | -7.7% |
| 29 | Sefton | £3,731.32 | £2,583.22 | -8.0% |
| 30 | Salford | £3,747.54 | £2,594.45 | -8.5% |
| 31 | Rochdale | £3,756.75 | £2,600.83 | -8.8% |
| 32 | Oldham | £3,758.78 | £2,602.23 | -8.8% |
| 33 | Stockport | £3,782.86 | £2,618.90 | -9.5% |
| 34 | Pendle | £3,813.59 | £2,640.18 | -10.4% |
| 35 | Liverpool | £3,861.85 | £2,673.59 | -11.8% |
Band F comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£3,100.88
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£3,409.94
- 3West Midlands30 councils£3,475.06
- 4East of England45 councils£3,478.96
- 5East Midlands35 councils£3,492.96
- 6North West← current35 councils£3,594.14
- 7South East64 councils£3,597.97
- 8South West27 councils£3,604.41
- 9North East12 councils£3,682.12
Regional figures show the median Band F charge across councils in that region.
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Wigan — Band F council tax
£3,109.43
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +10.0 — 10.0% cheaper than England average
England average Band F: £3,454.42 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Wigan already has the lowest Band F in North West.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band F council tax in North West?
- Across the 35 billing authorities in North West, Band F charges range from £3,109.43 (Wigan) to £3,861.85 (Liverpool) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £3,454.42.
- Which council in North West has the cheapest Band F?
- Wigan has the lowest Band F council tax in North West: £3,109.43 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 10.0% below the England average.
- Which council in North West has the most expensive Band F?
- Liverpool has the highest Band F council tax in North West: £3,861.85 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).