Trafford Council Tax 2026/2027

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

Band D Base Annual£2,291.70100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+7.49%+£159.69 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North West)#35 of 36In North West

Postcodes Monitored8Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Trafford

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	£1,527.80	£152.78/mo	£127.32/mo	£1,145.85	£114.59/mo
Band B	£1,782.43	£178.24/mo	£148.54/mo	£1,336.82	£133.68/mo
Band C	£2,037.07	£203.71/mo	£169.76/mo	£1,527.80	£152.78/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,291.70	£229.17/mo	£190.98/mo	£1,718.78	£171.88/mo
Band E	£2,800.97	£280.10/mo	£233.41/mo	£2,100.73	£210.07/mo
Band F	£3,310.23	£331.02/mo	£275.85/mo	£2,482.67	£248.27/mo
Band G	£3,819.50	£381.95/mo	£318.29/mo	£2,864.63	£286.46/mo
Band H	£4,583.40	£458.34/mo	£381.95/mo	£3,437.55	£343.76/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-£100.30vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Trafford Band D is -4.2% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£501.50.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (-£194.30).

2. England StandingRank #248 of 296 in EnglandTop 17% lowest Band D in England

Within North West, Trafford ranks #35 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 17th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£229.17 / 10 mosor £190.97 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £38.20 / 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:

Wigan

Save £139.02/yrBand D: £2152.68 (-6.1%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Manchester

+£20.34/yrBand D: £2312.04 (+0.9%)

Halton

+£74.91/yrBand D: £2366.61 (+3.3%)

Ribble Valley

+£94.80/yrBand D: £2386.50 (+4.1%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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