Bury Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Bury Metropolitan Borough Council (Metropolitan Borough) in North West, England. Administering 6 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,555.15100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£121.44 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North West)#10 of 36In North West

Postcodes Monitored6Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Bury

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 6 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	£1,703.43	£170.34/mo	£141.95/mo	£1,277.57	£127.76/mo
Band B	£1,987.34	£198.73/mo	£165.61/mo	£1,490.51	£149.05/mo
Band C	£2,271.24	£227.12/mo	£189.27/mo	£1,703.43	£170.34/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,555.15	£255.52/mo	£212.93/mo	£1,916.36	£191.64/mo
Band E	£3,122.96	£312.30/mo	£260.25/mo	£2,342.22	£234.22/mo
Band F	£3,690.77	£369.08/mo	£307.56/mo	£2,768.08	£276.81/mo
Band G	£4,258.58	£425.86/mo	£354.88/mo	£3,193.94	£319.39/mo
Band H	£5,110.30	£511.03/mo	£425.86/mo	£3,832.73	£383.27/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+£163.15vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Bury Band D is +6.8% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£815.75.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (+£69.15).

2. England StandingRank #61 of 296 in EnglandTop 21% highest Band D in England

Within North West, Bury ranks #10 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 21th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£255.52 / 10 mosor £212.93 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £42.59 / 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:

Burnley

Save £5.73/yrBand D: £2549.42 (-0.2%)

Rossendale

Save £35.18/yrBand D: £2519.97 (-1.4%)

Cheshire West and Chester

Save £37.82/yrBand D: £2517.33 (-1.5%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Preston

+£20.59/yrBand D: £2575.74 (+0.8%)

Sefton (Bootle)

+£28.07/yrBand D: £2583.22 (+1.1%)

Sefton

+£28.07/yrBand D: £2583.22 (+1.1%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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