England · Council tax 2026/27
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Wigan for 2026/27 is £2,151.54 a year — about £179.30 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,434.35 | £119.53 |
| Band B | £1,673.42 | £139.45 |
| Band C | £1,912.47 | £159.37 |
| Band D | £2,151.54 | £179.30 |
| Band E | £2,629.65 | £219.14 |
| Band F | £3,107.77 | £258.98 |
| Band G | £3,585.89 | £298.82 |
| Band H | £4,303.08 | £358.59 |
All other areas (non-parish). 2025/26 Band D £2,030.15.
Source
Council Tax charges 2026-2027 | Wigan Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: council_police_fire.
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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 £2,151.54 per year, which works out at about £179.30 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 £1,434.35, Band B £1,673.42, Band C £1,912.47, Band D £2,151.54, Band E £2,629.65, Band F £3,107.77, Band G £3,585.89, Band H £4,303.08.
How much is Band A council tax in Wigan?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,434.35 in Wigan for 2026/27, about £119.53 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Wigan?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,303.08 in Wigan for 2026/27.
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: council_police_fire.
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.