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2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
Westmorland and Furness Council • ONS LAD E06000064
Above England averageRank #91 of 296 (England)

Westmorland and Furness Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Westmorland and Furness Council (Unitary Authority) in North West, England. Administering 25 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,507.99100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+5.04%+£120.34 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (North West)#16 of 36In North West
Postcodes Monitored25Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Westmorland and Furness

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 25 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,671.99£167.20/mo£1,253.99£125.40/mo
Band B
£1,950.66£195.07/mo£1,463.00£146.30/mo
Band C
£2,229.32£222.93/mo£1,671.99£167.20/mo
Band DBenchmark
£2,507.99£250.80/mo£1,880.99£188.10/mo
Band E
£3,065.32£306.53/mo£2,298.99£229.90/mo
Band F
£3,622.65£362.27/mo£2,716.99£271.70/mo
Band G
£4,179.98£418.00/mo£3,134.99£313.50/mo
Band H
£5,015.98£501.60/mo£3,761.99£376.20/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+£115.99vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Westmorland and Furness Band D is +4.8% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£579.95.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (+£21.99).
2. England StandingRank #91 of 296 in EnglandTop 31% highest Band D in England

Within North West, Westmorland and Furness ranks #16 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 31th percentile in England.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£250.80 / 10 mosor £209.00 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £41.80 / 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:
Lancaster
Save £4.80/yrBand D: £2503.19 (-0.2%)
Wirral
Save £7.40/yrBand D: £2500.59 (-0.3%)
Knowsley
Save £19.74/yrBand D: £2488.25 (-0.8%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:
Cumberland
+£3.33/yrBand D: £2511.32 (+0.1%)
Blackpool
+£5.23/yrBand D: £2513.22 (+0.2%)
Cheshire West and Chester
+£9.34/yrBand D: £2517.33 (+0.4%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Westmorland and Furness (Westmorland and Furness Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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

Postcode Districts in Westmorland and Furness

Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.

CA9Band A Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (CA9 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,672/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
CA10Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (CA10 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
CA11Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (CA11 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
CA16Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (CA16 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
CA17Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (CA17 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
LA6Band A Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (LA6 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,672/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
LA7Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (LA7 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
LA8Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (LA8 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
LA9Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (LA9 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
LA10Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (LA10 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
LA11Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (LA11 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
LA12Band A Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (LA12 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,672/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
LA13Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (LA13 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
LA14Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (LA14 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
LA15Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (LA15 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
LA16Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (LA16 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
LA17Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (LA17 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
LA20Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (LA20 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
LA21Band A Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (LA21 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,672/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
LA22Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (LA22 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
LA23Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (LA23 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
S95Band A Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (S95 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,672/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
S96Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (S96 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
S98Band B Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (S98 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,951/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
S99Band A Dominant

Westmorland and Furness (S99 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,672/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A