England · Council tax 2026/27
Preston City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Preston for 2026/27 is £2,575.74 a year — about £214.65 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 23.2% 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 | £1,651.91 | £1,717.16 | +3.95% | £143.10 |
| Band B | £1,927.22 | £2,003.35 | +3.95% | £166.95 |
| Band C | £2,202.55 | £2,289.55 | +3.95% | £190.80 |
| Band D | £2,477.86 | £2,575.74 | +3.95% | £214.65 |
| Band E | £3,028.50 | £3,148.13 | +3.95% | £262.34 |
| Band F | £3,579.13 | £3,720.51 | +3.95% | £310.04 |
| Band G | £4,129.77 | £4,292.90 | +3.95% | £357.74 |
| Band H | £4,955.73 | £5,151.48 | +3.95% | £429.29 |
Lancashire district. Band D for non-parished areas. Parished areas range from Band D £2,573.62 (Goosnargh) to £2,622.92 (Ingol & Tanterton).
All bands read directly from official Preston City Council PDF. LCC row in PDF shows £2,204.14 for Band E (likely minor PDF typo; standard fraction gives £2,202.14) but the printed total row of £2,564.22 Band D is internally consistent. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax Bands for Preston 2026/27 - Preston City Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-15. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Preston area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Preston
Official website: preston.gov.uk
Planning department: 01772 906912 (verified 2026-10-01 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 01772 906900
Departments
council tax: 01772 906902
benefits: 01772 906903
environmental health: 01772 906907
planning: 01772 906912
waste recycling: 01772 906904
electoral services: 01772 906908
housing: No direct line on contact page; online tasks
parking: On-street parking is Lancashire County Council
Planning pages: https://www.preston.gov.uk/Planning
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Preston in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Preston for 2026/27 is £2,575.74 per year, which works out at about £214.65 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Preston for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Preston are: Band A £1,717.16, Band B £2,003.35, Band C £2,289.55, Band D £2,575.74, Band E £3,148.13, Band F £3,720.51, Band G £4,292.90, Band H £5,151.48.
How much is Band A council tax in Preston?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,717.16 in Preston for 2026/27 — about £143.10 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Preston?+
Band B costs £2,003.35 in Preston for 2026/27 — about £166.95 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Preston?+
Band C costs £2,289.55 in Preston for 2026/27 — about £190.80 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Preston?+
Band D costs £2,575.74 in Preston for 2026/27 — about £214.65 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Preston?+
Band E costs £3,148.13 in Preston for 2026/27 — about £262.34 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Preston?+
Band F costs £3,720.51 in Preston for 2026/27 — about £310.04 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Preston?+
Band G costs £4,292.90 in Preston for 2026/27 — about £357.74 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Preston?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,151.48 in Preston for 2026/27 — about £429.29 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Preston for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Preston changed by +3.95% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Preston 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 Preston?+
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 Preston?+
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 Preston council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax Bands for Preston 2026/27 - Preston City Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-15. 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, “Preston City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/preston/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.