England · Council tax 2026/27
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Wigan for 2026/27 is £2,152.68 a year — about £179.39 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 28.3% 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 | £1,354.14 | £1,435.12 | +5.98% | £119.59 |
| Band B | £1,579.84 | £1,674.31 | +5.98% | £139.53 |
| Band C | £1,805.52 | £1,913.49 | +5.98% | £159.46 |
| Band D | £2,031.21 | £2,152.68 | +5.98% | £179.39 |
| Band E | £2,482.59 | £2,631.05 | +5.98% | £219.25 |
| Band F | £2,933.98 | £3,109.43 | +5.98% | £259.12 |
| Band G | £3,385.36 | £3,587.80 | +5.98% | £298.98 |
| Band H | £4,062.43 | £4,305.36 | +5.98% | £358.78 |
All other areas (non-parish). 2025/26 Band D £2,030.15.
Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax charges 2026-2027 | Wigan 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)..
Wigan 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 Wigan in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Wigan for 2026/27 is £2,152.68 per year, which works out at about £179.39 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Wigan for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Wigan are: Band A £1,435.12, Band B £1,674.31, Band C £1,913.49, Band D £2,152.68, Band E £2,631.05, Band F £3,109.43, Band G £3,587.80, Band H £4,305.36.
How much is Band A council tax in Wigan?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,435.12 in Wigan for 2026/27 — about £119.59 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Wigan?+
Band B costs £1,674.31 in Wigan for 2026/27 — about £139.53 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Wigan?+
Band C costs £1,913.49 in Wigan for 2026/27 — about £159.46 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Wigan?+
Band D costs £2,152.68 in Wigan for 2026/27 — about £179.39 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Wigan?+
Band E costs £2,631.05 in Wigan for 2026/27 — about £219.25 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Wigan?+
Band F costs £3,109.43 in Wigan for 2026/27 — about £259.12 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Wigan?+
Band G costs £3,587.80 in Wigan for 2026/27 — about £298.98 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Wigan?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,305.36 in Wigan for 2026/27 — about £358.78 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Wigan for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Wigan changed by +5.98% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Wigan 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 Wigan?+
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 Wigan?+
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 Wigan council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax charges 2026-2027 | Wigan 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, “Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/wigan-metropolitan-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.