England · Council tax 2026/27
Warrington Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Warrington for 2026/27 is £2,447.61 a year — about £203.97 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 28.2% 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 | £1,520.87 | £1,631.74 | +7.29% | £135.98 |
| Band B | £1,774.35 | £1,903.70 | +7.29% | £158.64 |
| Band C | £2,027.82 | £2,175.65 | +7.29% | £181.30 |
| Band D | £2,281.30 | £2,447.61 | +7.29% | £203.97 |
| Band E | £2,788.26 | £2,991.52 | +7.29% | £249.29 |
| Band F | £3,295.22 | £3,535.44 | +7.29% | £294.62 |
| Band G | £3,802.17 | £4,079.35 | +7.29% | £339.95 |
| Band H | £4,562.61 | £4,895.22 | +7.29% | £407.94 |
Parished: 17 parishes plus unparished areas and Cuerdley (nil). Unparished Band D 2403.04; range to 2525.87 (Birchwood). Average Band D 2447.61 council-stated. WBC element 2007.51, Police Cheshire 295.44, Fire Cheshire 100.09.
2% ASC precept within exceptional 7.5% referendum limit (2% ASC + 5.5% general)
MHCLG 2026-27 release names Warrington as having exceptional referendum limit 7.5% (2% ASC + 5.5% general) - one of only three councils (with Trafford and RBWM). Schedule PDF read directly. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.warrington.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2026-03/Council%20tax%20bands%20and%20charges%202026-27.pdf. 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)..
Warrington 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 Warrington in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Warrington for 2026/27 is £2,447.61 per year, which works out at about £203.97 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Warrington for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Warrington are: Band A £1,631.74, Band B £1,903.70, Band C £2,175.65, Band D £2,447.61, Band E £2,991.52, Band F £3,535.44, Band G £4,079.35, Band H £4,895.22.
How much is Band A council tax in Warrington?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,631.74 in Warrington for 2026/27 — about £135.98 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Warrington?+
Band B costs £1,903.70 in Warrington for 2026/27 — about £158.64 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Warrington?+
Band C costs £2,175.65 in Warrington for 2026/27 — about £181.30 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Warrington?+
Band D costs £2,447.61 in Warrington for 2026/27 — about £203.97 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Warrington?+
Band E costs £2,991.52 in Warrington for 2026/27 — about £249.29 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Warrington?+
Band F costs £3,535.44 in Warrington for 2026/27 — about £294.62 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Warrington?+
Band G costs £4,079.35 in Warrington for 2026/27 — about £339.95 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Warrington?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,895.22 in Warrington for 2026/27 — about £407.94 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Warrington for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Warrington changed by +7.29% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Warrington 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 Warrington?+
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 Warrington?+
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 Warrington 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, “Warrington Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/warrington-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.