Blackpool Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Blackpool Council (Unitary Authority) in North West, England. Administering 4 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,513.22100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£119.45 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North West)#14 of 36In North West

Postcodes Monitored4Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Blackpool

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 4 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit

Valuation Band	Full Annual (£)	10-Mo Direct Debit	12-Mo Installment	Single Person (-25%)	Single 10-Mo
Band A	£1,675.48	£167.55/mo	£139.62/mo	£1,256.61	£125.66/mo
Band B	£1,954.73	£195.47/mo	£162.89/mo	£1,466.05	£146.61/mo
Band C	£2,233.97	£223.40/mo	£186.16/mo	£1,675.48	£167.55/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,513.22	£251.32/mo	£209.44/mo	£1,884.92	£188.49/mo
Band E	£3,071.71	£307.17/mo	£255.98/mo	£2,303.78	£230.38/mo
Band F	£3,630.21	£363.02/mo	£302.52/mo	£2,722.66	£272.27/mo
Band G	£4,188.70	£418.87/mo	£349.06/mo	£3,141.53	£314.15/mo
Band H	£5,026.44	£502.64/mo	£418.87/mo	£3,769.83	£376.98/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027

1. Benchmark & Regional Delta+£121.22vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Blackpool Band D is +5.1% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£606.10.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (+£27.22).

2. England StandingRank #86 of 296 in EnglandTop 29% highest Band D in England

Within North West, Blackpool ranks #14 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 29th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£251.32 / 10 mosor £209.43 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £41.89 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.

Local authorities are legally required to grant 12-month billing upon written or online request.

Nearby Authorities in North West: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Cumberland

Save £1.90/yrBand D: £2511.32 (-0.1%)

Westmorland and Furness

Save £5.23/yrBand D: £2507.99 (-0.2%)

Lancaster

Save £10.03/yrBand D: £2503.19 (-0.4%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Cheshire West and Chester

+£4.11/yrBand D: £2517.33 (+0.2%)

Rossendale

+£6.75/yrBand D: £2519.97 (+0.3%)

Burnley

+£36.20/yrBand D: £2549.42 (+1.4%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Blackpool (Blackpool Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Blackpool 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.

Official Bill Verification: Exact statutory line-by-line pound allocations are itemised on your annual Council Tax Demand Notice issued each March. For specific budget schedules, consult Blackpool Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.