Liverpool Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Liverpool City Council (Metropolitan Borough) in North West, England. Administering 25 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,673.59100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£127.07 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North West)#1 of 36In North West

Postcodes Monitored25Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Liverpool

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 25 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	£1,782.39	£178.24/mo	£148.53/mo	£1,336.79	£133.68/mo
Band B	£2,079.46	£207.95/mo	£173.29/mo	£1,559.60	£155.96/mo
Band C	£2,376.52	£237.65/mo	£198.04/mo	£1,782.39	£178.24/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,673.59	£267.36/mo	£222.80/mo	£2,005.19	£200.52/mo
Band E	£3,267.72	£326.77/mo	£272.31/mo	£2,450.79	£245.08/mo
Band F	£3,861.85	£386.19/mo	£321.82/mo	£2,896.39	£289.64/mo
Band G	£4,455.98	£445.60/mo	£371.33/mo	£3,341.99	£334.20/mo
Band H	£5,347.18	£534.72/mo	£445.60/mo	£4,010.39	£401.04/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+£281.59vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Liverpool Band D is +11.8% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£1407.95.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (+£187.59).

2. England StandingRank #13 of 296 in EnglandTop 4% highest Band D in England

Within North West, Liverpool ranks #1 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 4th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£267.36 / 10 mosor £222.80 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £44.56 / 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:

Pendle

Save £33.41/yrBand D: £2640.18 (-1.2%)

Stockport

Save £54.69/yrBand D: £2618.90 (-2%)

Oldham

Save £71.36/yrBand D: £2602.23 (-2.7%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Liverpool (Liverpool City Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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

Postcode Districts in Liverpool

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

L1Band A Dominant

Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool ONE, Ropewalks

Typical Bill:£1,782/yr

Dominant Band:Band Band A

L2Band B Dominant

Commercial District, Cavern Quarter