England · Council tax 2026/27
Blackburn with Darwen Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Blackburn with Darwen for 2026/27 is £2,450.09 a year — about £204.17 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,633.39 | £136.12 |
| Band B | £1,905.62 | £158.80 |
| Band C | £2,177.85 | £181.49 |
| Band D | £2,450.09 | £204.17 |
| Band E | £2,994.56 | £249.55 |
| Band F | £3,539.02 | £294.92 |
| Band G | £4,083.48 | £340.29 |
| Band H | £4,900.18 | £408.35 |
Parished unitary; 'All other areas' unparished baseline shown (Band D GBP2,450.09). Parish variants incl Eccleshill D=2475.05, North Turton D=2480.64, Tockholes D=2497.31, Darwen Town D=2462.26.
Full A-H band table incl 'All other areas' unparished Band D GBP2,450.09 read directly from rendered blackburn.gov.uk charges page (titled 'Charges for the relevant council areas for 2026 to 2027'); two independent renders both identical to the penny. Confirms the figure previously held only from off-allowlist theshuttle.org.uk. Component breakdown (BwD 2,062.96 + Lancs Police 292.40 + Lancs Fire 94.73) sums exactly; bands reconcile to statutory ninths.
Source
Council Tax bands and charges - Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-22. Figure includes: council (Blackburn with Darwen unitary GBP2,062.96) + Lancashire Police GBP292.40 + Lancashire Fire GBP94.73.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Blackburn with Darwen in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Blackburn with Darwen for 2026/27 is £2,450.09 per year, which works out at about £204.17 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Blackburn with Darwen for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Blackburn with Darwen are: Band A £1,633.39, Band B £1,905.62, Band C £2,177.85, Band D £2,450.09, Band E £2,994.56, Band F £3,539.02, Band G £4,083.48, Band H £4,900.18.
How much is Band A council tax in Blackburn with Darwen?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,633.39 in Blackburn with Darwen for 2026/27, about £136.12 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Blackburn with Darwen?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,900.18 in Blackburn with Darwen for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Blackburn with Darwen for 2026/27?+
Blackburn with Darwen did not publish a year-on-year percentage alongside its 2026/27 figures, so we do not state one. The current verified charges are shown above.
What does the Blackburn with Darwen council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council (Blackburn with Darwen unitary GBP2,062.96) + Lancashire Police GBP292.40 + Lancashire Fire GBP94.73.
Can I pay less council tax in Blackburn with Darwen?+
Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.
How do I challenge my council tax band in Blackburn with Darwen?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Blackburn with Darwen council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands and charges - Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-22. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page: CouncilData, “Blackburn with Darwen Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/blackburn-with-darwen/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.