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2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council • ONS LAD E08000014
Above England averageRank #46 of 296 (England)

Sefton (Bootle) Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council (Metropolitan Borough) in North West, England. Administering 1 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,583.22100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+4.96%+£122.07 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (North West)#7 of 36In North West
Postcodes Monitored1Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Sefton (Bootle)

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 1 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,722.15£172.22/mo£1,291.61£129.16/mo
Band B
£2,009.17£200.92/mo£1,506.88£150.69/mo
Band C
£2,296.20£229.62/mo£1,722.15£172.22/mo
Band DBenchmark
£2,583.22£258.32/mo£1,937.42£193.74/mo
Band E
£3,157.27£315.73/mo£2,367.95£236.80/mo
Band F
£3,731.32£373.13/mo£2,798.49£279.85/mo
Band G
£4,305.37£430.54/mo£3,229.03£322.90/mo
Band H
£5,166.44£516.64/mo£3,874.83£387.48/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+£191.22vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Sefton (Bootle) Band D is +8% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£956.10.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (+£97.22).
2. England StandingRank #46 of 296 in EnglandTop 16% highest Band D in England

Within North West, Sefton (Bootle) ranks #7 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 16th percentile in England.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£258.32 / 10 mosor £215.27 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £43.05 / 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:
Preston
Save £7.48/yrBand D: £2575.74 (-0.3%)
Bury
Save £28.07/yrBand D: £2555.15 (-1.1%)
Burnley
Save £33.80/yrBand D: £2549.42 (-1.3%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:
Salford
+£11.23/yrBand D: £2594.45 (+0.4%)
Rochdale
+£17.61/yrBand D: £2600.83 (+0.7%)
Oldham
+£19.01/yrBand D: £2602.23 (+0.7%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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

Postcode Districts in Sefton (Bootle)

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

GIRBand A Dominant

Sefton (Bootle) (GIR Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,722/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A