County guide · 2026/27
Council tax bands in Merseyside
Merseyside has 5 billing authorities, each setting its own charges. Band D ranges from St Helens at £2,403.38 to Liverpool at £2,673.59. Every figure is verified against the council's own page. Compare any two with the comparison tool, or work out your bill with the calculator.
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Status |
|---|---|---|
| St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,403.38 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,488.25 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,500.59 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,583.22 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Liverpool City Council | £2,673.59 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Merseyside in 2026/27?+
It depends on your billing authority — Merseyside has 5 councils setting their own charges. Band D ranges from £2,403.38 (St Helens) to £2,673.59 (Liverpool) in 2026/27. Find your council in the table for its full verified band table.
Which council in Merseyside has the cheapest council tax?+
St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council, at £2,403.38 for Band D in 2026/27 — verified against the council's own published figures.
Why do council tax bands differ across Merseyside?+
Each district or borough sets its own element on top of shared county, police and fire precepts, and parish precepts vary further by area. The same band can differ by hundreds of pounds between neighbouring councils in Merseyside.
See also: all England councils · UK rankings · how bands work