Blackburn with Darwen Council Tax 2026/2027
Official municipal billing authority: Blackburn with Darwen Council (Unitary Authority) in North West, England. Administering 3 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).
Statutory Tariff Table: Blackburn with Darwen
Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 3 outcodes in this authority.
| Valuation Band | Full Annual (£) | 10-Mo Direct Debit | Single Person (-25%) | Single 10-Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Band A | £1,636.85 | £163.69/mo | £1,227.64 | £122.76/mo |
Band B | £1,909.65 | £190.97/mo | £1,432.24 | £143.22/mo |
Band C | £2,182.46 | £218.25/mo | £1,636.85 | £163.69/mo |
Band DBenchmark | £2,455.27 | £245.53/mo | £1,841.45 | £184.15/mo |
Band E | £3,000.89 | £300.09/mo | £2,250.67 | £225.07/mo |
Band F | £3,546.50 | £354.65/mo | £2,659.88 | £265.99/mo |
Band G | £4,092.12 | £409.21/mo | £3,069.09 | £306.91/mo |
Band H | £4,910.54 | £491.05/mo | £3,682.91 | £368.29/mo |
2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark
Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.
Blackburn with Darwen Band D is +2.6% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£316.35.
Within North West, Blackburn with Darwen ranks #24 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.
Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £40.92 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.
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Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure
Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Blackburn with Darwen (Blackburn with Darwen Council).
Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure
As an all-purpose unitary authority, Blackburn with Darwen Council sets the primary proportion of your bill, combining core civic services with the Adult Social Care precept.
- Unitary Council Services: Education, social services, waste collection, housing, and planning.
- Police Precept: Levied by the regional Police & Crime Commissioner.
- Fire & Rescue Precept: Levied by the Combined Fire Authority.
- Mayoral Precept: Combined authority precept where applicable.
Postcode Districts in Blackburn with Darwen
Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.
Blackburn with Darwen (BB1 Postal District)
Blackburn with Darwen (BB2 Postal District)
Blackburn with Darwen (BB3 Postal District)