Knowsley Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (Metropolitan Borough) in North West, England. Administering 7 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,488.25100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.92%+£116.68 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North West)#19 of 36In North West

Postcodes Monitored7Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Knowsley

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 7 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	£1,658.83	£165.88/mo	£138.24/mo	£1,244.12	£124.41/mo
Band B	£1,935.31	£193.53/mo	£161.28/mo	£1,451.48	£145.15/mo
Band C	£2,211.78	£221.18/mo	£184.32/mo	£1,658.84	£165.88/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,488.25	£248.83/mo	£207.35/mo	£1,866.19	£186.62/mo
Band E	£3,041.19	£304.12/mo	£253.43/mo	£2,280.89	£228.09/mo
Band F	£3,594.14	£359.41/mo	£299.51/mo	£2,695.61	£269.56/mo
Band G	£4,147.08	£414.71/mo	£345.59/mo	£3,110.31	£311.03/mo
Band H	£4,976.50	£497.65/mo	£414.71/mo	£3,732.38	£373.24/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+£96.25vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Knowsley Band D is +4% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£481.25.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (+£2.25).

2. England StandingRank #106 of 296 in EnglandTop 36% highest Band D in England

Within North West, Knowsley ranks #19 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 36th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£248.82 / 10 mosor £207.35 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £41.47 / 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:

Fylde

Save £4.31/yrBand D: £2483.94 (-0.2%)

Hyndburn

Save £22.27/yrBand D: £2465.98 (-0.9%)

Wyre

Save £27.72/yrBand D: £2460.53 (-1.1%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Wirral

+£12.34/yrBand D: £2500.59 (+0.5%)

Lancaster

+£14.94/yrBand D: £2503.19 (+0.6%)

Westmorland and Furness

+£19.74/yrBand D: £2507.99 (+0.8%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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