Bolton Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council (Metropolitan Borough) in North West, England. Administering 9 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,399.74100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£114.06 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North West)#31 of 36In North West

Postcodes Monitored9Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Bolton

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 9 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	£1,599.83	£159.98/mo	£133.32/mo	£1,199.87	£119.99/mo
Band B	£1,866.46	£186.65/mo	£155.54/mo	£1,399.85	£139.99/mo
Band C	£2,133.10	£213.31/mo	£177.76/mo	£1,599.83	£159.98/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,399.74	£239.97/mo	£199.98/mo	£1,799.81	£179.98/mo
Band E	£2,933.02	£293.30/mo	£244.42/mo	£2,199.77	£219.98/mo
Band F	£3,466.29	£346.63/mo	£288.86/mo	£2,599.72	£259.97/mo
Band G	£3,999.57	£399.96/mo	£333.30/mo	£2,999.68	£299.97/mo
Band H	£4,799.48	£479.95/mo	£399.96/mo	£3,599.61	£359.96/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+£7.74vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Bolton Band D is +0.3% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£38.70.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (-£86.26).

2. England StandingRank #182 of 296 in EnglandTop 39% lowest Band D in England

Within North West, Bolton ranks #31 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 39th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£239.97 / 10 mosor £199.98 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £39.99 / 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:

Ribble Valley

Save £13.24/yrBand D: £2386.50 (-0.6%)

Halton

Save £33.13/yrBand D: £2366.61 (-1.4%)

Manchester

Save £87.70/yrBand D: £2312.04 (-3.7%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:

St. Helens

+£3.64/yrBand D: £2403.38 (+0.2%)

Chorley

+£30.49/yrBand D: £2430.23 (+1.3%)

South Ribble

+£42.92/yrBand D: £2442.66 (+1.8%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Bolton (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Bolton Metropolitan Borough 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 Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.