England · Council tax 2026/27
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Trafford for 2026/27 is £2,291.70 a year — about £190.98 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 33.1% 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 | £1,415.02 | £1,527.80 | +7.97% | £127.32 |
| Band B | £1,650.86 | £1,782.43 | +7.97% | £148.54 |
| Band C | £1,886.70 | £2,037.07 | +7.97% | £169.76 |
| Band D | £2,122.53 | £2,291.70 | +7.97% | £190.98 |
| Band E | £2,594.21 | £2,800.97 | +7.97% | £233.41 |
| Band F | £3,065.88 | £3,310.23 | +7.97% | £275.85 |
| Band G | £3,537.56 | £3,819.50 | +7.97% | £318.29 |
| Band H | £4,245.07 | £4,583.40 | +7.97% | £381.95 |
Nil parish baseline
Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax Bands | Trafford Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Trafford area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Trafford in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Trafford for 2026/27 is £2,291.70 per year, which works out at about £190.98 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Trafford for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Trafford are: Band A £1,527.80, Band B £1,782.43, Band C £2,037.07, Band D £2,291.70, Band E £2,800.97, Band F £3,310.23, Band G £3,819.50, Band H £4,583.40.
How much is Band A council tax in Trafford?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,527.80 in Trafford for 2026/27 — about £127.32 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Trafford?+
Band B costs £1,782.43 in Trafford for 2026/27 — about £148.54 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Trafford?+
Band C costs £2,037.07 in Trafford for 2026/27 — about £169.76 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Trafford?+
Band D costs £2,291.70 in Trafford for 2026/27 — about £190.98 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Trafford?+
Band E costs £2,800.97 in Trafford for 2026/27 — about £233.41 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Trafford?+
Band F costs £3,310.23 in Trafford for 2026/27 — about £275.85 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Trafford?+
Band G costs £3,819.50 in Trafford for 2026/27 — about £318.29 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Trafford?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,583.40 in Trafford for 2026/27 — about £381.95 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Trafford for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Trafford changed by +7.97% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Trafford 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 Trafford?+
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 Trafford?+
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 Trafford council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax Bands | Trafford Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-10. 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, “Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/trafford-metropolitan-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.