Cumberland Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Cumberland Council (Unitary Authority) in North West, England. Administering 34 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,511.32100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.95%+£118.45 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North West)#15 of 36In North West

Postcodes Monitored34Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Cumberland

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 34 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	£1,674.21	£167.42/mo	£139.52/mo	£1,255.66	£125.57/mo
Band B	£1,953.25	£195.33/mo	£162.77/mo	£1,464.94	£146.49/mo
Band C	£2,232.28	£223.23/mo	£186.02/mo	£1,674.21	£167.42/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,511.32	£251.13/mo	£209.28/mo	£1,883.49	£188.35/mo
Band E	£3,069.39	£306.94/mo	£255.78/mo	£2,302.04	£230.20/mo
Band F	£3,627.46	£362.75/mo	£302.29/mo	£2,720.60	£272.06/mo
Band G	£4,185.53	£418.55/mo	£348.79/mo	£3,139.15	£313.92/mo
Band H	£5,022.64	£502.26/mo	£418.55/mo	£3,766.98	£376.70/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+£119.32vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Cumberland Band D is +5% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£596.60.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (+£25.32).

2. England StandingRank #88 of 296 in EnglandTop 30% highest Band D in England

Within North West, Cumberland ranks #15 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 30th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£251.13 / 10 mosor £209.28 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £41.85 / 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:

Westmorland and Furness

Save £3.33/yrBand D: £2507.99 (-0.1%)

Lancaster

Save £8.13/yrBand D: £2503.19 (-0.3%)

Wirral

Save £10.73/yrBand D: £2500.59 (-0.4%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Blackpool

+£1.90/yrBand D: £2513.22 (+0.1%)

Cheshire West and Chester

+£6.01/yrBand D: £2517.33 (+0.2%)

Rossendale

+£8.65/yrBand D: £2519.97 (+0.3%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Cumberland (Cumberland Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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

Postcode Districts in Cumberland

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

CA1Band B Dominant

Cumberland (CA1 Postal District)