Wigan Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council (Metropolitan Borough) in North West, England. Administering 9 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,152.68100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£102.31 vs 2025/26

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

Postcodes Monitored9Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Wigan

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 9 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	£1,435.12	£143.51/mo	£119.59/mo	£1,076.34	£107.63/mo
Band B	£1,674.31	£167.43/mo	£139.53/mo	£1,255.73	£125.57/mo
Band C	£1,913.49	£191.35/mo	£159.46/mo	£1,435.12	£143.51/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,152.68	£215.27/mo	£179.39/mo	£1,614.51	£161.45/mo
Band E	£2,631.05	£263.11/mo	£219.25/mo	£1,973.29	£197.33/mo
Band F	£3,109.43	£310.94/mo	£259.12/mo	£2,332.07	£233.21/mo
Band G	£3,587.80	£358.78/mo	£298.98/mo	£2,690.85	£269.09/mo
Band H	£4,305.36	£430.54/mo	£358.78/mo	£3,229.02	£322.90/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-£239.32vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Wigan Band D is -10% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£1196.60.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (-£333.32).

2. England StandingRank #276 of 296 in EnglandTop 7% lowest Band D in England

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

Nation Percentile: 7th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£215.27 / 10 mosor £179.39 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £35.88 / 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

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Trafford

+£139.02/yrBand D: £2291.70 (+6.5%)

Manchester

+£159.36/yrBand D: £2312.04 (+7.4%)

Halton

+£213.93/yrBand D: £2366.61 (+9.9%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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