Warrington Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Warrington Council (Unitary Authority) in North West, England. Administering 7 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,447.61100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+7.47%+£170.13 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North West)#26 of 36In North West

Postcodes Monitored7Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Warrington

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 7 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	£1,631.74	£163.17/mo	£135.98/mo	£1,223.81	£122.38/mo
Band B	£1,903.70	£190.37/mo	£158.64/mo	£1,427.78	£142.78/mo
Band C	£2,175.65	£217.57/mo	£181.30/mo	£1,631.74	£163.17/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,447.61	£244.76/mo	£203.97/mo	£1,835.71	£183.57/mo
Band E	£2,991.52	£299.15/mo	£249.29/mo	£2,243.64	£224.36/mo
Band F	£3,535.44	£353.54/mo	£294.62/mo	£2,651.58	£265.16/mo
Band G	£4,079.35	£407.94/mo	£339.95/mo	£3,059.51	£305.95/mo
Band H	£4,895.22	£489.52/mo	£407.94/mo	£3,671.42	£367.14/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+£55.61vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Warrington Band D is +2.3% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£278.05.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (-£38.39).

2. England StandingRank #141 of 296 in EnglandTop 48% highest Band D in England

Within North West, Warrington ranks #26 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 48th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£244.76 / 10 mosor £203.97 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £40.79 / 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:

Tameside

Save £0.40/yrBand D: £2447.21 (-0%)

South Ribble

Save £4.95/yrBand D: £2442.66 (-0.2%)

Chorley

Save £17.38/yrBand D: £2430.23 (-0.7%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Cheshire East

+£7.26/yrBand D: £2454.87 (+0.3%)

Blackburn with Darwen

+£7.66/yrBand D: £2455.27 (+0.3%)

West Lancashire

+£8.62/yrBand D: £2456.23 (+0.4%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Warrington (Warrington Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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