England · Council tax 2026/27
Cheshire West and Chester Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27 is £2,517.33 a year — about £209.78 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 26% 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 | £1,594.66 | £1,678.22 | +5.24% | £139.85 |
| Band B | £1,860.43 | £1,957.92 | +5.24% | £163.16 |
| Band C | £2,126.22 | £2,237.63 | +5.24% | £186.47 |
| Band D | £2,391.99 | £2,517.33 | +5.24% | £209.78 |
| Band E | £2,923.55 | £3,076.74 | +5.24% | £256.40 |
| Band F | £3,455.09 | £3,636.14 | +5.24% | £303.01 |
| Band G | £3,986.65 | £4,195.55 | +5.24% | £349.63 |
| Band H | £4,783.98 | £5,034.66 | +5.24% | £419.56 |
Fully parished; headline Band D 2472.32 is pre-parish (CWaC 2076.79 + Police 295.44 + Fire 100.09). Area Band D ranges 2470.56 to 2587.46 (Kingsmead).
2% ASC precept within 4.99% overall CWaC increase
Bands A-H computed from council-stated Band D 2472.32 using statutory ratios; cross-verified against area PDF (council-tax-bands-by-area-pdf.pdf). 4.99% increase approved. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/council-tax/your-council-tax-explained. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Cheshire West and Chester area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Cheshire West and Chester
Planning department: 0300 123 7027 (verified 2026-08-06 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 0300 123 8123
Planning pages: https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/planning
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Cheshire West and Chester in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27 is £2,517.33 per year, which works out at about £209.78 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Cheshire West and Chester are: Band A £1,678.22, Band B £1,957.92, Band C £2,237.63, Band D £2,517.33, Band E £3,076.74, Band F £3,636.14, Band G £4,195.55, Band H £5,034.66.
How much is Band A council tax in Cheshire West and Chester?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,678.22 in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27 — about £139.85 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Cheshire West and Chester?+
Band B costs £1,957.92 in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27 — about £163.16 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Cheshire West and Chester?+
Band C costs £2,237.63 in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27 — about £186.47 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Cheshire West and Chester?+
Band D costs £2,517.33 in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27 — about £209.78 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Cheshire West and Chester?+
Band E costs £3,076.74 in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27 — about £256.40 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Cheshire West and Chester?+
Band F costs £3,636.14 in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27 — about £303.01 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Cheshire West and Chester?+
Band G costs £4,195.55 in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27 — about £349.63 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Cheshire West and Chester?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,034.66 in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27 — about £419.56 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Cheshire West and Chester changed by +5.24% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Cheshire West and Chester 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 Cheshire West and Chester?+
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 Cheshire West and Chester?+
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 Cheshire West and Chester council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-11. 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, “Cheshire West and Chester Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/cheshire-west-and-chester/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.