Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk council tax 2026/27

Verified 2026-06-18+4.81% vs 2025/26Data confidence 85/100 (A)

Band D council tax in King's Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27 is £2,430.13 a year — about £202.51 a month over 12 instalments.

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2021/222022/232023/242024/252025/262026/27

Up 24.4% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).

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Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.

All bands, 2026/27

Band2025/262026/27ChangeMonthly (÷12)
Band A£1,545.74£1,620.09+4.81%£135.01
Band B£1,803.36£1,890.10+4.81%£157.51
Band C£2,060.99£2,160.12+4.81%£180.01
Band D£2,318.61£2,430.13+4.81%£202.51
Band E£2,833.85£2,970.16+4.81%£247.51
Band F£3,349.10£3,510.19+4.81%£292.52
Band G£3,864.35£4,050.22+4.81%£337.52
Band H£4,637.21£4,860.26+4.81%£405.02

AVERAGE Band D across the borough incl average parish precept (67.77) and average special expenses (16.75). BCKLWN element 157.44 includes Internal Drainage Board levy (67.54); net local-services charge 89.90. Actual charge varies by parish.

ASC precept levied by Norfolk County Council; NCC +5.0% (3% general + 2% ASC)

Average Band D 2430.13 read directly from west-norfolk.gov.uk PDF. Average-parish pattern (flagged). Full A-H table not in document; Band D recorded. IDB levy 67.54 noted within BCKLWN element. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.

Council Tax Explanatory Notes 2026-2027 - Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk

Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-18. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..

King's Lynn and West Norfolk area profile

Population
156,943
Average house price
£265,715.00
Council tax as % of home value
0.91%

Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).

Contacting King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Official website: west-norfolk.gov.uk

Switchboard: 01553 616200

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Frequently asked

How much is council tax in King's Lynn and West Norfolk in 2026/27?+

Band D council tax in King's Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27 is £2,430.13 per year, which works out at about £202.51 per month over 12 instalments.

What are all the council tax bands in King's Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27?+

The full 2026/27 charges in King's Lynn and West Norfolk are: Band A £1,620.09, Band B £1,890.10, Band C £2,160.12, Band D £2,430.13, Band E £2,970.16, Band F £3,510.19, Band G £4,050.22, Band H £4,860.26.

How much is Band A council tax in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?+

Band A — the lowest band costs £1,620.09 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27 — about £135.01 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band B council tax in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?+

Band B costs £1,890.10 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27 — about £157.51 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band C council tax in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?+

Band C costs £2,160.12 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27 — about £180.01 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band D council tax in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?+

Band D costs £2,430.13 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27 — about £202.51 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band E council tax in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?+

Band E costs £2,970.16 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27 — about £247.51 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band F council tax in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?+

Band F costs £3,510.19 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27 — about £292.52 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band G council tax in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?+

Band G costs £4,050.22 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27 — about £337.52 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band H council tax in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?+

Band H — the highest band costs £4,860.26 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27 — about £405.02 per month over 12 instalments.

Did council tax go up in King's Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27?+

Yes — the headline charge in King's Lynn and West Norfolk changed by +4.81% compared with 2025/26.

What does the King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk?+

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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk?+

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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk council tax data come from?+

Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax Explanatory Notes 2026-2027 - Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-18. 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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