Band H council tax in North West
All 35 billing authorities in North West ranked by their Band H annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band H = 18/9 of Band D; England average Band H: £4,783.04/year.
Which councils in North West have the cheapest Band H council tax?
In North West for 2026-27, Band H council tax ranges from £4,305.36/year (Wigan) to £5,347.18/year (Liverpool) across 35 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band H is £4,783.04 (18/9 of Band D).
- North West average Band H
- £4,966.44
- Cheapest in North West
- £4,305.36
- Wigan
- Most expensive in North West
- £5,347.18
- Liverpool
| Rank | Council | Band H (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wigan | £4,305.36 | £2,152.68 | +10.0% |
| 2 | Trafford | £4,583.40 | £2,291.70 | +4.2% |
| 3 | Manchester | £4,624.08 | £2,312.04 | +3.3% |
| 4 | Halton UA | £4,733.22 | £2,366.61 | +1.0% |
| 5 | Ribble Valley | £4,773.00 | £2,386.50 | +0.2% |
| 6 | Bolton | £4,799.48 | £2,399.74 | -0.3% |
| 7 | St Helens | £4,806.76 | £2,403.38 | -0.5% |
| 8 | Chorley | £4,860.46 | £2,430.23 | -1.6% |
| 9 | South Ribble | £4,885.32 | £2,442.66 | -2.1% |
| 10 | Tameside | £4,894.42 | £2,447.21 | -2.3% |
| 11 | Warrington UA | £4,895.22 | £2,447.61 | -2.3% |
| 12 | Cheshire East UA | £4,909.74 | £2,454.87 | -2.6% |
| 13 | Blackburn with Darwen UA | £4,910.54 | £2,455.27 | -2.7% |
| 14 | West Lancashire | £4,912.46 | £2,456.23 | -2.7% |
| 15 | Wyre | £4,921.06 | £2,460.53 | -2.9% |
| 16 | Hyndburn | £4,931.96 | £2,465.98 | -3.1% |
| 17 | Fylde | £4,967.88 | £2,483.94 | -3.9% |
| 18 | Knowsley | £4,976.50 | £2,488.25 | -4.0% |
| 19 | Wirral | £5,001.18 | £2,500.59 | -4.6% |
| 20 | Lancaster | £5,006.38 | £2,503.19 | -4.7% |
| 21 | Westmorland and Furness UA | £5,015.98 | £2,507.99 | -4.9% |
| 22 | Cumberland | £5,022.64 | £2,511.32 | -5.0% |
| 23 | Blackpool UA | £5,026.44 | £2,513.22 | -5.1% |
| 24 | Cheshire West and Chester UA | £5,034.66 | £2,517.33 | -5.3% |
| 25 | Rossendale | £5,039.94 | £2,519.97 | -5.4% |
| 26 | Burnley | £5,098.84 | £2,549.42 | -6.6% |
| 27 | Bury | £5,110.30 | £2,555.15 | -6.8% |
| 28 | Preston | £5,151.48 | £2,575.74 | -7.7% |
| 29 | Sefton | £5,166.44 | £2,583.22 | -8.0% |
| 30 | Salford | £5,188.90 | £2,594.45 | -8.5% |
| 31 | Rochdale | £5,201.66 | £2,600.83 | -8.8% |
| 32 | Oldham | £5,204.46 | £2,602.23 | -8.8% |
| 33 | Stockport | £5,237.80 | £2,618.90 | -9.5% |
| 34 | Pendle | £5,280.36 | £2,640.18 | -10.4% |
| 35 | Liverpool | £5,347.18 | £2,673.59 | -11.8% |
Band H comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£4,293.52
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£4,721.46
- 3West Midlands30 councils£4,811.62
- 4East of England45 councils£4,817.02
- 5East Midlands35 councils£4,836.40
- 6North West← current35 councils£4,976.50
- 7South East64 councils£4,981.80
- 8South West27 councils£4,990.72
- 9North East12 councils£5,098.32
Regional figures show the median Band H charge across councils in that region.
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Wigan — Band H council tax
£4,305.36
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +10.0 — 10.0% cheaper than England average
England average Band H: £4,783.04 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Wigan already has the lowest Band H in North West.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band H council tax in North West?
- Across the 35 billing authorities in North West, Band H charges range from £4,305.36 (Wigan) to £5,347.18 (Liverpool) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £4,783.04.
- Which council in North West has the cheapest Band H?
- Wigan has the lowest Band H council tax in North West: £4,305.36 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 10.0% below the England average.
- Which council in North West has the most expensive Band H?
- Liverpool has the highest Band H council tax in North West: £5,347.18 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).