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 £2,455.27 a year — about £204.61 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 26.8% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,558.16 | £1,636.85 | +5.05% | £136.40 |
| Band B | £1,817.85 | £1,909.65 | +5.05% | £159.14 |
| Band C | £2,077.54 | £2,182.46 | +5.05% | £181.87 |
| Band D | £2,337.24 | £2,455.27 | +5.05% | £204.61 |
| Band E | £2,856.63 | £3,000.89 | +5.05% | £250.07 |
| Band F | £3,376.01 | £3,546.50 | +5.05% | £295.54 |
| Band G | £3,895.40 | £4,092.12 | +5.05% | £341.01 |
| Band H | £4,674.48 | £4,910.54 | +5.05% | £409.21 |
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. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
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: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Blackburn with Darwen area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Blackburn with Darwen council finances
Revenue headroom
Charging a full 100% second-home premium (currently 0%) on ~184 second homes could raise an estimated £451,770/yr — rough estimate, assumes Band D.
Modelled estimate from the council's second-home count (ONS/StatsWales) and Band D, against its current second-home premium. Not a council figure.
Contacting Blackburn with Darwen
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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 £2,455.27 per year, which works out at about £204.61 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 £1,636.85, Band B £1,909.65, Band C £2,182.46, Band D £2,455.27, Band E £3,000.89, Band F £3,546.50, Band G £4,092.12, Band H £4,910.54.
How much is Band A council tax in Blackburn with Darwen?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,636.85 in Blackburn with Darwen for 2026/27 — about £136.40 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Blackburn with Darwen?+
Band B costs £1,909.65 in Blackburn with Darwen for 2026/27 — about £159.14 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Blackburn with Darwen?+
Band C costs £2,182.46 in Blackburn with Darwen for 2026/27 — about £181.87 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Blackburn with Darwen?+
Band D costs £2,455.27 in Blackburn with Darwen for 2026/27 — about £204.61 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Blackburn with Darwen?+
Band E costs £3,000.89 in Blackburn with Darwen for 2026/27 — about £250.07 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Blackburn with Darwen?+
Band F costs £3,546.50 in Blackburn with Darwen for 2026/27 — about £295.54 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Blackburn with Darwen?+
Band G costs £4,092.12 in Blackburn with Darwen for 2026/27 — about £341.01 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Blackburn with Darwen?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,910.54 in Blackburn with Darwen for 2026/27 — about £409.21 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Blackburn with Darwen for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Blackburn with Darwen changed by +5.05% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Blackburn with Darwen council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
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.