West Northamptonshire Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: West Northamptonshire Council (Unitary Authority) in East Midlands, England. Administering 12 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,486.66100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.05%+£119.54 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (East Midlands)#13 of 35In East Midlands

Postcodes Monitored12Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: West Northamptonshire

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 12 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	£1,657.77	£165.78/mo	£138.15/mo	£1,243.33	£124.33/mo
Band B	£1,934.07	£193.41/mo	£161.17/mo	£1,450.55	£145.06/mo
Band C	£2,210.36	£221.04/mo	£184.20/mo	£1,657.77	£165.78/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,486.66	£248.67/mo	£207.22/mo	£1,865.00	£186.50/mo
Band E	£3,039.25	£303.93/mo	£253.27/mo	£2,279.44	£227.94/mo
Band F	£3,591.84	£359.18/mo	£299.32/mo	£2,693.88	£269.39/mo
Band G	£4,144.43	£414.44/mo	£345.37/mo	£3,108.32	£310.83/mo
Band H	£4,973.32	£497.33/mo	£414.44/mo	£3,729.99	£373.00/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+£94.66vs England average Band D (£2,392)

West Northamptonshire Band D is +4% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£473.30.

Regional mean in East Midlands: £2457.41 (+£29.25).

2. England StandingRank #108 of 296 in EnglandTop 36% highest Band D in England

Within East Midlands, West Northamptonshire ranks #13 of 35 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 36th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£248.67 / 10 mosor £207.22 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £41.45 / 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 East Midlands: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in East Midlands:

North East Derbyshire

Save £20.09/yrBand D: £2466.57 (-0.8%)

Derbyshire Dales

Save £41.96/yrBand D: £2444.70 (-1.7%)

Melton

Save £56.99/yrBand D: £2429.67 (-2.3%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in East Midlands:

Blaby

+£3.56/yrBand D: £2490.22 (+0.1%)

Leicester

+£42.09/yrBand D: £2528.75 (+1.7%)

Bolsover

+£72.75/yrBand D: £2559.41 (+2.9%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across West Northamptonshire (West Northamptonshire Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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