Cheshire East Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Cheshire East Council (Unitary Authority) in North West, England. Administering 13 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,454.87100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.04%+£117.79 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North West)#25 of 36In North West

Postcodes Monitored13Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Cheshire East

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 13 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	£1,636.58	£163.66/mo	£136.38/mo	£1,227.44	£122.74/mo
Band B	£1,909.34	£190.93/mo	£159.11/mo	£1,432.01	£143.20/mo
Band C	£2,182.11	£218.21/mo	£181.84/mo	£1,636.58	£163.66/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,454.87	£245.49/mo	£204.57/mo	£1,841.15	£184.12/mo
Band E	£3,000.40	£300.04/mo	£250.03/mo	£2,250.30	£225.03/mo
Band F	£3,545.92	£354.59/mo	£295.49/mo	£2,659.44	£265.94/mo
Band G	£4,091.45	£409.15/mo	£340.95/mo	£3,068.59	£306.86/mo
Band H	£4,909.74	£490.97/mo	£409.15/mo	£3,682.31	£368.23/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+£62.87vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Cheshire East Band D is +2.6% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£314.35.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (-£31.13).

2. England StandingRank #136 of 296 in EnglandTop 46% highest Band D in England

Within North West, Cheshire East ranks #25 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 46th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£245.49 / 10 mosor £204.57 / 12 months

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.

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:

Warrington

Save £7.26/yrBand D: £2447.61 (-0.3%)

Tameside

Save £7.66/yrBand D: £2447.21 (-0.3%)

South Ribble

Save £12.21/yrBand D: £2442.66 (-0.5%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Blackburn with Darwen

+£0.40/yrBand D: £2455.27 (+0%)

West Lancashire

+£1.36/yrBand D: £2456.23 (+0.1%)

Wyre

+£5.66/yrBand D: £2460.53 (+0.2%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Cheshire East (Cheshire East Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Cheshire East 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 Cheshire East Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.