Halton Council Tax 2026/2027
Official municipal billing authority: Halton Council (Unitary Authority) in North West, England. Administering 3 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).
Statutory Tariff Table: Halton
Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 3 outcodes in this authority.
| Valuation Band | Full Annual (£) | 10-Mo Direct Debit | Single Person (-25%) | Single 10-Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Band A | £1,577.74 | £157.77/mo | £1,183.31 | £118.33/mo |
Band B | £1,840.70 | £184.07/mo | £1,380.53 | £138.05/mo |
Band C | £2,103.65 | £210.37/mo | £1,577.74 | £157.77/mo |
Band DBenchmark | £2,366.61 | £236.66/mo | £1,774.96 | £177.50/mo |
Band E | £2,892.52 | £289.25/mo | £2,169.39 | £216.94/mo |
Band F | £3,418.44 | £341.84/mo | £2,563.83 | £256.38/mo |
Band G | £3,944.35 | £394.44/mo | £2,958.26 | £295.83/mo |
Band H | £4,733.22 | £473.32/mo | £3,549.92 | £354.99/mo |
2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark
Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.
Halton Band D is -1.1% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£126.95.
Within North West, Halton ranks #33 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.
Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £39.44 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.
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Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure
Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Halton (Halton Council).
Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure
As an all-purpose unitary authority, Halton 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.
Postcode Districts in Halton
Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.