Preston council tax 2026 to 2027
Band D council tax in Preston is £2,575.74 for 2026 to 2027, 7.7% more than the England average of £2,391.52.
From GOV.UK, checked 14 November 2026.
Result
Band D council tax in Preston is £2,575.74 for 2026 to 2027: about £257.57 a month over 10 months.
a year, 2026 to 2027
| Each of 10 monthly payments | £257.57 |
|---|---|
| Each of 12 monthly payments | £214.64 |
Show the workings
| Step | Sum | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Council tax for a home with two adults | £2,575.74 | £2,575.74 |
| Each of 10 monthly payments | £2,575.74 ÷ 10 | £257.57 |
| Each of 12 monthly payments | £2,575.74 ÷ 12 | £214.64 |
What this leaves out or assumes
- Uses the council area's average parish charge: in a parish with a higher or lower charge, your bill differs a little.
- Councils round each payment, so the first is often a few pence different from the rest.
Where the figures come from
- Band D council tax in Preston, 2026 to 2027: £2,575.74 a year. Source: GOV.UK: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 9. Checked 14 November 2026.
- Monthly payments a council tax bill is usually split into: 10 payments. Source: GOV.UK: Council Tax, paying your bill. Checked 14 November 2026.
- Monthly payments a council can spread a bill over instead: 12 payments. Source: GOV.UK: Council Tax, paying your bill. Checked 14 November 2026.
Preston council tax bands
| Band | A year | A month, over 10 | Living alone (25% off) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,717.16 | £171.72 | £1,287.87 |
| Band B | £2,003.35 | £200.33 | £1,502.51 |
| Band C | £2,289.55 | £228.96 | £1,717.16 |
| Band D | £2,575.74 | £257.57 | £1,931.81 |
| Band E | £3,148.13 | £314.81 | £2,361.10 |
| Band F | £3,720.51 | £372.05 | £2,790.38 |
| Band G | £4,292.90 | £429.29 | £3,219.68 |
| Band H | £5,151.48 | £515.15 | £3,863.61 |
How Preston compares
Preston's Band D is number 8 of 35 councils in the North West, from highest to lowest. The figures include the police, fire and any county council share, and the area's average parish charge, so a bill in a particular parish can differ a little. Your band is on your bill, or you can look it up on GOV.UK.