Preston council tax bands 2026-27
Every council tax band in Preston for the 2026-27 (26/27) year, with the yearly and monthly cost of each. A Band D home pays £2,576 a year, about £258 a month over ten instalments.
Preston council tax by band, 2026-27
Figures use the average Band D charge for Preston including local and major precepts (police, fire and parish). Your own bill can vary slightly by parish, and single-person households get a 25% discount.
| Band | 1991 value | Per year | Per month (10) | Per month (12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £40,000 | £1,717 | £172 | £143 |
| Band B | £40,001 – £52,000 | £2,003 | £200 | £167 |
| Band C | £52,001 – £68,000 | £2,290 | £229 | £191 |
| Band D | £68,001 – £88,000 | £2,576 | £258 | £215 |
| Band E | £88,001 – £120,000 | £3,148 | £315 | £262 |
| Band F | £120,001 – £160,000 | £3,721 | £372 | £310 |
| Band G | £160,001 – £320,000 | £4,293 | £429 | £358 |
| Band H | Over £320,000 | £5,151 | £515 | £429 |
Source: MHCLG, council tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026-27. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Band D charge
£2,576
vs England average
+£167
England average £2,409
Cost ranking
48 of 290
1 = most expensive
How council tax bands work in Preston
Preston does not decide your band — the Valuation Office Agency does, based on what the property would have sold for on 1 April 1991. That is why a new-build still gets a 1991 valuation, worked out by comparison with similar homes nearby.
The council sets one figure, the Band D charge, and every other band is a fixed proportion of it. Band A is two-thirds of Band D, Band H is exactly double. So once you know Preston charges £2,576 at Band D, every other band follows automatically.
Discounts sit on top: 25% off if you live alone, 100% off for full-time students, and reductions for people on low incomes or with certain disabilities. Empty and second-home properties can attract a premium instead of a discount.
Postcode districts in Preston
Preston bills these postcode districts. Open one to see the band table and the wider area guide.
Neighbouring councils
Find the band for one address
Our free checker returns the VOA band recorded for any home in Preston, together with the estimated annual bill for that band.
Preston council tax questions
How much is council tax in Preston for 2026-27?
A Band D property in Preston pays about £2,576 a year in 2026-27, including local and major precepts. Band A is £1,717 and Band H is £5,151.
What is the monthly council tax in Preston?
Most councils spread the bill over ten instalments, so a Band D home in Preston pays roughly £258 a month. Ask for twelve instalments and it drops to about £215 a month.
Is council tax in Preston high compared with the rest of England?
The England-wide average Band D charge is £2,409. Preston is above that, at £2,576, which ranks 48 of 290 billing authorities from most to least expensive.
How do I find my council tax band in Preston?
Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from what the property was worth on 1 April 1991, not today's value. Enter your address in our free checker to see the band recorded against it and the bill that band attracts.
Can I challenge my council tax band in Preston?
Yes, and it is free. If comparable neighbouring homes sit in a lower band, or the property has materially changed, ask the VOA to review it. Reviews can move a band up as well as down, so check neighbouring properties first.