Rochdale Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council (Metropolitan Borough) in North West, England. Administering 6 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,600.83100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£123.61 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North West)#5 of 36In North West

Postcodes Monitored6Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Rochdale

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 6 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	£1,733.89	£173.39/mo	£144.49/mo	£1,300.42	£130.04/mo
Band B	£2,022.87	£202.29/mo	£168.57/mo	£1,517.15	£151.72/mo
Band C	£2,311.85	£231.19/mo	£192.65/mo	£1,733.89	£173.39/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,600.83	£260.08/mo	£216.74/mo	£1,950.62	£195.06/mo
Band E	£3,178.79	£317.88/mo	£264.90/mo	£2,384.09	£238.41/mo
Band F	£3,756.75	£375.68/mo	£313.06/mo	£2,817.56	£281.76/mo
Band G	£4,334.72	£433.47/mo	£361.23/mo	£3,251.04	£325.10/mo
Band H	£5,201.66	£520.17/mo	£433.47/mo	£3,901.25	£390.13/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+£208.83vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Rochdale Band D is +8.7% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£1044.15.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (+£114.83).

2. England StandingRank #34 of 296 in EnglandTop 11% highest Band D in England

Within North West, Rochdale ranks #5 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 11th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£260.08 / 10 mosor £216.74 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £43.34 / 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:

Salford

Save £6.38/yrBand D: £2594.45 (-0.2%)

Sefton (Bootle)

Save £17.61/yrBand D: £2583.22 (-0.7%)

Sefton

Save £17.61/yrBand D: £2583.22 (-0.7%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Oldham

+£1.40/yrBand D: £2602.23 (+0.1%)

Stockport

+£18.07/yrBand D: £2618.90 (+0.7%)

Pendle

+£39.35/yrBand D: £2640.18 (+1.5%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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