Band G council tax in North West
All 35 billing authorities in North West ranked by their Band G annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band G = 15/9 of Band D; England average Band G: £3,985.87/year.
Which councils in North West have the cheapest Band G council tax?
In North West for 2026-27, Band G council tax ranges from £3,587.80/year (Wigan) to £4,455.98/year (Liverpool) across 35 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band G is £3,985.87 (15/9 of Band D).
- North West average Band G
- £4,138.70
- Cheapest in North West
- £3,587.80
- Wigan
- Most expensive in North West
- £4,455.98
- Liverpool
| Rank | Council | Band G (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wigan | £3,587.80 | £2,152.68 | +10.0% |
| 2 | Trafford | £3,819.50 | £2,291.70 | +4.2% |
| 3 | Manchester | £3,853.40 | £2,312.04 | +3.3% |
| 4 | Halton UA | £3,944.35 | £2,366.61 | +1.0% |
| 5 | Ribble Valley | £3,977.50 | £2,386.50 | +0.2% |
| 6 | Bolton | £3,999.57 | £2,399.74 | -0.3% |
| 7 | St Helens | £4,005.63 | £2,403.38 | -0.5% |
| 8 | Chorley | £4,050.38 | £2,430.23 | -1.6% |
| 9 | South Ribble | £4,071.10 | £2,442.66 | -2.1% |
| 10 | Tameside | £4,078.68 | £2,447.21 | -2.3% |
| 11 | Warrington UA | £4,079.35 | £2,447.61 | -2.3% |
| 12 | Cheshire East UA | £4,091.45 | £2,454.87 | -2.6% |
| 13 | Blackburn with Darwen UA | £4,092.12 | £2,455.27 | -2.7% |
| 14 | West Lancashire | £4,093.72 | £2,456.23 | -2.7% |
| 15 | Wyre | £4,100.88 | £2,460.53 | -2.9% |
| 16 | Hyndburn | £4,109.97 | £2,465.98 | -3.1% |
| 17 | Fylde | £4,139.90 | £2,483.94 | -3.9% |
| 18 | Knowsley | £4,147.08 | £2,488.25 | -4.0% |
| 19 | Wirral | £4,167.65 | £2,500.59 | -4.6% |
| 20 | Lancaster | £4,171.98 | £2,503.19 | -4.7% |
| 21 | Westmorland and Furness UA | £4,179.98 | £2,507.99 | -4.9% |
| 22 | Cumberland | £4,185.53 | £2,511.32 | -5.0% |
| 23 | Blackpool UA | £4,188.70 | £2,513.22 | -5.1% |
| 24 | Cheshire West and Chester UA | £4,195.55 | £2,517.33 | -5.3% |
| 25 | Rossendale | £4,199.95 | £2,519.97 | -5.4% |
| 26 | Burnley | £4,249.03 | £2,549.42 | -6.6% |
| 27 | Bury | £4,258.58 | £2,555.15 | -6.8% |
| 28 | Preston | £4,292.90 | £2,575.74 | -7.7% |
| 29 | Sefton | £4,305.37 | £2,583.22 | -8.0% |
| 30 | Salford | £4,324.08 | £2,594.45 | -8.5% |
| 31 | Rochdale | £4,334.72 | £2,600.83 | -8.8% |
| 32 | Oldham | £4,337.05 | £2,602.23 | -8.8% |
| 33 | Stockport | £4,364.83 | £2,618.90 | -9.5% |
| 34 | Pendle | £4,400.30 | £2,640.18 | -10.4% |
| 35 | Liverpool | £4,455.98 | £2,673.59 | -11.8% |
Band G comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£3,577.93
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£3,934.55
- 3West Midlands30 councils£4,009.68
- 4East of England45 councils£4,014.18
- 5East Midlands35 councils£4,030.33
- 6North West← current35 councils£4,147.08
- 7South East64 councils£4,151.50
- 8South West27 councils£4,158.93
- 9North East12 councils£4,248.60
Regional figures show the median Band G charge across councils in that region.
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Wigan — Band G council tax
£3,587.80
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +10.0 — 10.0% cheaper than England average
England average Band G: £3,985.87 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Wigan already has the lowest Band G in North West.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band G council tax in North West?
- Across the 35 billing authorities in North West, Band G charges range from £3,587.80 (Wigan) to £4,455.98 (Liverpool) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £3,985.87.
- Which council in North West has the cheapest Band G?
- Wigan has the lowest Band G council tax in North West: £3,587.80 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 10.0% below the England average.
- Which council in North West has the most expensive Band G?
- Liverpool has the highest Band G council tax in North West: £4,455.98 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).