England · Council tax 2026/27
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Wirral for 2026/27 is £2,500.59 a year — about £208.38 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.6% 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 | £1,587.83 | £1,667.06 | +4.99% | £138.92 |
| Band B | £1,852.46 | £1,944.90 | +4.99% | £162.08 |
| Band C | £2,117.11 | £2,222.75 | +4.99% | £185.23 |
| Band D | £2,381.74 | £2,500.59 | +4.99% | £208.38 |
| Band E | £2,911.02 | £3,056.28 | +4.99% | £254.69 |
| Band F | £3,440.29 | £3,611.96 | +4.99% | £301.00 |
| Band G | £3,969.57 | £4,167.65 | +4.99% | £347.30 |
| Band H | £4,763.48 | £5,001.18 | +4.99% | £416.77 |
Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
How much is my Council Tax | Wirral 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)..
Wirral area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Wirral
Official website: wirral.gov.uk
Switchboard: 0151 606 2000
Departments
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Wirral in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Wirral for 2026/27 is £2,500.59 per year, which works out at about £208.38 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Wirral for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Wirral are: Band A £1,667.06, Band B £1,944.90, Band C £2,222.75, Band D £2,500.59, Band E £3,056.28, Band F £3,611.96, Band G £4,167.65, Band H £5,001.18.
How much is Band A council tax in Wirral?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,667.06 in Wirral for 2026/27 — about £138.92 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Wirral?+
Band B costs £1,944.90 in Wirral for 2026/27 — about £162.08 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Wirral?+
Band C costs £2,222.75 in Wirral for 2026/27 — about £185.23 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Wirral?+
Band D costs £2,500.59 in Wirral for 2026/27 — about £208.38 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Wirral?+
Band E costs £3,056.28 in Wirral for 2026/27 — about £254.69 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Wirral?+
Band F costs £3,611.96 in Wirral for 2026/27 — about £301.00 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Wirral?+
Band G costs £4,167.65 in Wirral for 2026/27 — about £347.30 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Wirral?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,001.18 in Wirral for 2026/27 — about £416.77 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Wirral for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Wirral changed by +4.99% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Wirral 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 Wirral?+
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 Wirral?+
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 Wirral council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("How much is my Council Tax | Wirral 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, “Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/wirral-metropolitan-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.