West Lancashire council tax
Council tax in West Lancashire for 2026/27 costs £2,456.23 each year for a Band D property on average, including parish charges, up 4% compared with £2,362.12 for 2025/26.
- average Band D for 2026/27, parishes included
- £2,456.23
- Band A, the cheapest band
- £1,637.49
- change from 2025/26
- +4%
West Lancashire council tax by band
Annual bills for 2026/27, taken from the official council tax data. Every band pays a fixed proportion of the Band D total.
| Band | Yearly bill | Compared with Band D |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,637.49 | 67% |
| Band B | £1,910.40 | 78% |
| Band C | £2,183.32 | 89% |
| Band D | £2,456.23 | 100% |
| Band E | £3,002.06 | 122% |
| Band F | £3,547.89 | 144% |
| Band G | £4,093.72 | 167% |
| Band H | £4,912.46 | 200% |
The figures show the average Band D bill across West Lancashire, counting parish and town council charges. Strip those out and Band D becomes £2,434.59, so what you pay depends on your own parish.
Where West Lancashire sits against other councils
Band D in West Lancashire costs £64 more than £2,392, the England average.
West Lancashire ranks 14th lowest for Band D bills out of 35 councils in North West.
These averages are drawn from the government figures for 2026/27.
Councils where Band D bills are close to this one:
- Tameside £2,447
- Warrington £2,448
- Cheshire East £2,455
- Blackburn with Darwen £2,455
- Wyre £2,461
- Hyndburn £2,466
Unsure of your home's band?
Look up your address with the Valuation Office Agency band search, then use the council tax band checker to price the bill. If the band seems wrong, see how a council tax band appeal works.