England · Council tax 2026/27
South Ribble Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in South Ribble for 2026/27 is £2,442.66 a year — about £203.55 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 22.7% 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 | £1,568.07 | £1,628.44 | +3.85% | £135.70 |
| Band B | £1,829.42 | £1,899.85 | +3.85% | £158.32 |
| Band C | £2,090.76 | £2,171.25 | +3.85% | £180.94 |
| Band D | £2,352.10 | £2,442.66 | +3.85% | £203.55 |
| Band E | £2,874.79 | £2,985.47 | +3.85% | £248.79 |
| Band F | £3,397.49 | £3,528.29 | +3.85% | £294.02 |
| Band G | £3,920.17 | £4,071.10 | +3.85% | £339.26 |
| Band H | £4,704.21 | £4,885.32 | +3.85% | £407.11 |
Lancashire district. Band D for 'All other areas' (non-parished baseline). Parished areas range from Band D £2,436.33 (Longton) to £2,472.53 (Samlesbury and Cuerdale).
Full parish/area table (8 areas) read directly from council webpage. South Ribble BC element increased 1.9% for 2026/27 (per council budget news). Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax charges 2026 to 2027 - South Ribble
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)..
South Ribble area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
South Ribble council finances
Revenue headroom
Charging a full 100% second-home premium (currently 0%) on ~43 second homes could raise an estimated £105,034/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 South Ribble
Official website: southribble.gov.uk
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in South Ribble in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in South Ribble for 2026/27 is £2,442.66 per year, which works out at about £203.55 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in South Ribble for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in South Ribble are: Band A £1,628.44, Band B £1,899.85, Band C £2,171.25, Band D £2,442.66, Band E £2,985.47, Band F £3,528.29, Band G £4,071.10, Band H £4,885.32.
How much is Band A council tax in South Ribble?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,628.44 in South Ribble for 2026/27 — about £135.70 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in South Ribble?+
Band B costs £1,899.85 in South Ribble for 2026/27 — about £158.32 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in South Ribble?+
Band C costs £2,171.25 in South Ribble for 2026/27 — about £180.94 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in South Ribble?+
Band D costs £2,442.66 in South Ribble for 2026/27 — about £203.55 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in South Ribble?+
Band E costs £2,985.47 in South Ribble for 2026/27 — about £248.79 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in South Ribble?+
Band F costs £3,528.29 in South Ribble for 2026/27 — about £294.02 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in South Ribble?+
Band G costs £4,071.10 in South Ribble for 2026/27 — about £339.26 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in South Ribble?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,885.32 in South Ribble for 2026/27 — about £407.11 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in South Ribble for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in South Ribble changed by +3.85% compared with 2025/26.
What does the South Ribble 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 South Ribble?+
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 South Ribble?+
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 South Ribble council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax charges 2026 to 2027 - South Ribble"), 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, “South Ribble Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/south-ribble-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.