England · Council tax 2026/27
West Northamptonshire Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in West Northamptonshire for 2026/27 is £2,486.66 a year — about £207.22 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.9% 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 | £1,574.93 | £1,657.77 | +5.26% | £138.15 |
| Band B | £1,837.42 | £1,934.07 | +5.26% | £161.17 |
| Band C | £2,099.90 | £2,210.36 | +5.26% | £184.20 |
| Band D | £2,362.40 | £2,486.66 | +5.26% | £207.22 |
| Band E | £2,887.37 | £3,039.25 | +5.26% | £253.27 |
| Band F | £3,412.35 | £3,591.84 | +5.26% | £299.32 |
| Band G | £3,937.33 | £4,144.43 | +5.26% | £345.37 |
| Band H | £4,724.80 | £4,973.32 | +5.26% | £414.44 |
Unparished nil-precept baseline (e.g. Adstone, Althorp, Bradden). Headline average incl. parish precepts and special expenses is 2486.66 (avg parish 101.83, avg special expenses 5.52). Parished range 2379.31 to 2648.30 (West Haddon). Northampton Town 2443.25
ASC element (2% in 2026/27) is included in the single WNC line; no longer shown separately on bills
Also read Appendix C, the resolution report and council how-spent page. pct_change_yoy is the council-stated 4.95% rise in the WNC element (1866.98 to 1959.40 average incl. special expenses), not the total bill; prior-year total bill not published in sources read. Headline average embeds parish precepts (Cornwall/Wiltshire pattern). Council's own page (shows its element only): https://westnorthants.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s27402/Appendix%20D%2026-27.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 2026-09-29. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
West Northamptonshire 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 West Northamptonshire in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in West Northamptonshire for 2026/27 is £2,486.66 per year, which works out at about £207.22 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in West Northamptonshire for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in West Northamptonshire are: Band A £1,657.77, Band B £1,934.07, Band C £2,210.36, Band D £2,486.66, Band E £3,039.25, Band F £3,591.84, Band G £4,144.43, Band H £4,973.32.
How much is Band A council tax in West Northamptonshire?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,657.77 in West Northamptonshire for 2026/27 — about £138.15 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in West Northamptonshire?+
Band B costs £1,934.07 in West Northamptonshire for 2026/27 — about £161.17 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in West Northamptonshire?+
Band C costs £2,210.36 in West Northamptonshire for 2026/27 — about £184.20 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in West Northamptonshire?+
Band D costs £2,486.66 in West Northamptonshire for 2026/27 — about £207.22 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in West Northamptonshire?+
Band E costs £3,039.25 in West Northamptonshire for 2026/27 — about £253.27 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in West Northamptonshire?+
Band F costs £3,591.84 in West Northamptonshire for 2026/27 — about £299.32 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in West Northamptonshire?+
Band G costs £4,144.43 in West Northamptonshire for 2026/27 — about £345.37 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in West Northamptonshire?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,973.32 in West Northamptonshire for 2026/27 — about £414.44 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in West Northamptonshire for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in West Northamptonshire changed by +5.26% compared with 2025/26.
What does the West Northamptonshire 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 West Northamptonshire?+
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 West Northamptonshire?+
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 West Northamptonshire 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 2026-09-29. 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, “West Northamptonshire Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/west-northamptonshire/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.