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2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
Burnley District Council • ONS LAD E07000117
Above England averageRank #63 of 296 (England)

Burnley Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Burnley District Council (District Council (Two-Tier)) in North West, England. Administering 3 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,549.42100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+3.44%+£84.78 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (North West)#11 of 36In North West
Postcodes Monitored3Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Burnley

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 3 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,699.61£169.96/mo£1,274.71£127.47/mo
Band B
£1,982.88£198.29/mo£1,487.16£148.72/mo
Band C
£2,266.15£226.62/mo£1,699.61£169.96/mo
Band DBenchmark
£2,549.42£254.94/mo£1,912.07£191.21/mo
Band E
£3,115.96£311.60/mo£2,336.97£233.70/mo
Band F
£3,682.50£368.25/mo£2,761.88£276.19/mo
Band G
£4,249.03£424.90/mo£3,186.77£318.68/mo
Band H
£5,098.84£509.88/mo£3,824.13£382.41/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+£157.42vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Burnley Band D is +6.6% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£787.10.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (+£63.42).
2. England StandingRank #63 of 296 in EnglandTop 21% highest Band D in England

Within North West, Burnley ranks #11 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 21th percentile in England.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£254.94 / 10 mosor £212.45 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £42.49 / 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:
Rossendale
Save £29.45/yrBand D: £2519.97 (-1.2%)
Cheshire West and Chester
Save £32.09/yrBand D: £2517.33 (-1.3%)
Blackpool
Save £36.20/yrBand D: £2513.22 (-1.4%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:
Bury
+£5.73/yrBand D: £2555.15 (+0.2%)
Preston
+£26.32/yrBand D: £2575.74 (+1%)
Sefton (Bootle)
+£33.80/yrBand D: £2583.22 (+1.3%)
Official Published Bill Verification (FY 2026/27)

Where Your Money Goes: Precept Breakdown

Statutory precept allocation of the £2540.32 Band D bill in Burnley unparished area.

100% Verified Published Bill
70.9% share
Lancashire County Council (incl. Adult Social Care)

Covers education, highways, social care, libraries and public health

Annual Charge:£1801.75
13.8% share
Burnley Borough Council (Billing Authority)

Local waste collection, environmental health, parks and housing

Annual Charge:£351.44
11.5% share
Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner

Policing and crime prevention services across Lancashire

Annual Charge:£292.40
3.7% share
Lancashire Combined Fire Authority

Fire rescue, civil emergency and community safety operations

Annual Charge:£94.73
Published Source: Burnley Borough Council Full Council Budget Setting Resolution 2026/27 & Lancashire County Council Precept Notification. Cross-check: Burnley area average Band D including parishes is £2549.42 (MHCLG Table 9). Line-item percentages are rounded to one decimal place.

Postcode Districts in Burnley

Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.

BB10Band B Dominant

Burnley (BB10 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,983/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
BB11Band B Dominant

Burnley (BB11 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,983/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
BB12Band B Dominant

Burnley (BB12 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,983/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B