St. Helens Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council (Metropolitan Borough) in North West, England. Administering 4 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,403.38100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.02%+£114.88 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North West)#30 of 36In North West

Postcodes Monitored4Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: St. Helens

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 4 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	£1,602.25	£160.23/mo	£133.52/mo	£1,201.69	£120.17/mo
Band B	£1,869.30	£186.93/mo	£155.78/mo	£1,401.98	£140.20/mo
Band C	£2,136.34	£213.63/mo	£178.03/mo	£1,602.26	£160.23/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,403.38	£240.34/mo	£200.28/mo	£1,802.54	£180.25/mo
Band E	£2,937.46	£293.75/mo	£244.79/mo	£2,203.10	£220.31/mo
Band F	£3,471.55	£347.16/mo	£289.30/mo	£2,603.66	£260.37/mo
Band G	£4,005.63	£400.56/mo	£333.80/mo	£3,004.22	£300.42/mo
Band H	£4,806.76	£480.68/mo	£400.56/mo	£3,605.07	£360.51/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+£11.38vs England average Band D (£2,392)

St. Helens Band D is +0.5% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£56.90.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (-£82.62).

2. England StandingRank #180 of 296 in EnglandTop 40% lowest Band D in England

Within North West, St. Helens ranks #30 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 40th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£240.34 / 10 mosor £200.28 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £40.06 / 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:

Bolton

Save £3.64/yrBand D: £2399.74 (-0.2%)

Ribble Valley

Save £16.88/yrBand D: £2386.50 (-0.7%)

Halton

Save £36.77/yrBand D: £2366.61 (-1.5%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Chorley

+£26.85/yrBand D: £2430.23 (+1.1%)

South Ribble

+£39.28/yrBand D: £2442.66 (+1.6%)

Tameside

+£43.83/yrBand D: £2447.21 (+1.8%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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