Stockport Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (Metropolitan Borough) in North West, England. Administering 8 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,618.90100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£124.47 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North West)#3 of 36In North West

Postcodes Monitored8Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Stockport

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 8 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	£1,745.93	£174.59/mo	£145.49/mo	£1,309.45	£130.95/mo
Band B	£2,036.92	£203.69/mo	£169.74/mo	£1,527.69	£152.77/mo
Band C	£2,327.91	£232.79/mo	£193.99/mo	£1,745.93	£174.59/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,618.90	£261.89/mo	£218.24/mo	£1,964.18	£196.42/mo
Band E	£3,200.88	£320.09/mo	£266.74/mo	£2,400.66	£240.07/mo
Band F	£3,782.86	£378.29/mo	£315.24/mo	£2,837.15	£283.72/mo
Band G	£4,364.83	£436.48/mo	£363.74/mo	£3,273.62	£327.36/mo
Band H	£5,237.80	£523.78/mo	£436.48/mo	£3,928.35	£392.84/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+£226.90vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Stockport Band D is +9.5% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£1134.50.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (+£132.90).

2. England StandingRank #24 of 296 in EnglandTop 8% highest Band D in England

Within North West, Stockport ranks #3 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 8th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£261.89 / 10 mosor £218.24 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £43.65 / 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:

Oldham

Save £16.67/yrBand D: £2602.23 (-0.6%)

Rochdale

Save £18.07/yrBand D: £2600.83 (-0.7%)

Salford

Save £24.45/yrBand D: £2594.45 (-0.9%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Pendle

+£21.28/yrBand D: £2640.18 (+0.8%)

Liverpool

+£54.69/yrBand D: £2673.59 (+2.1%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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