Cheshire West and Chester Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Cheshire West and Chester Council (Unitary Authority) in North West, England. Administering 19 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,517.33100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.04%+£120.79 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North West)#13 of 36In North West

Postcodes Monitored19Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Cheshire West and Chester

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 19 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	£1,678.22	£167.82/mo	£139.85/mo	£1,258.67	£125.87/mo
Band B	£1,957.92	£195.79/mo	£163.16/mo	£1,468.44	£146.84/mo
Band C	£2,237.63	£223.76/mo	£186.47/mo	£1,678.22	£167.82/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,517.33	£251.73/mo	£209.78/mo	£1,888.00	£188.80/mo
Band E	£3,076.74	£307.67/mo	£256.40/mo	£2,307.56	£230.76/mo
Band F	£3,636.14	£363.61/mo	£303.01/mo	£2,727.11	£272.71/mo
Band G	£4,195.55	£419.56/mo	£349.63/mo	£3,146.66	£314.67/mo
Band H	£5,034.66	£503.47/mo	£419.56/mo	£3,776.00	£377.60/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+£125.33vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Cheshire West and Chester Band D is +5.2% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£626.65.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (+£31.33).

2. England StandingRank #83 of 296 in EnglandTop 28% highest Band D in England

Within North West, Cheshire West and Chester ranks #13 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 28th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£251.73 / 10 mosor £209.78 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £41.95 / 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:

Blackpool

Save £4.11/yrBand D: £2513.22 (-0.2%)

Cumberland

Save £6.01/yrBand D: £2511.32 (-0.2%)

Westmorland and Furness

Save £9.34/yrBand D: £2507.99 (-0.4%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Rossendale

+£2.64/yrBand D: £2519.97 (+0.1%)

Burnley

+£32.09/yrBand D: £2549.42 (+1.3%)

Bury

+£37.82/yrBand D: £2555.15 (+1.5%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Cheshire West and Chester (Cheshire West and Chester Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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