Fylde Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Fylde is £2,483.94 for 2026/27, up 4% (£96.16) on last year. That is £92.42 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 186th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (23%), so the average bill per home is about £2,410.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, North West · Official England government statistics
Fylde council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,655.96 | £165.60 | £138.00 | £1,241.97 | 7,200 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,931.95 | £193.20 | £161.00 | £1,448.97 | 7,100 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,207.95 | £220.79 | £184.00 | £1,655.96 | 9,800 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,483.94 | £248.39 | £207.00 | £1,862.96 | 7,630 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,035.93 | £303.59 | £252.99 | £2,276.95 | 5,530 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,587.91 | £358.79 | £298.99 | £2,690.94 | 3,000 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,139.90 | £413.99 | £344.99 | £3,104.93 | 1,680 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,967.88 | £496.79 | £413.99 | £3,725.91 | 140 |
- Fylde
- England average
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Where your Fylde council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Fylde but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,483.94 Band D charge, £239.11 (10%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £239.11 | 9.6% | £212.54 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,801.75 | 72.5% | £1,601.56 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £292.40 | 11.8% | £259.91 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £94.73 | 3.8% | £84.20 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £55.95 | 2.3% | £49.73 |
- District council £239 9.6%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,802 72.5%
- Police and crime commissioner £292 11.8%
- Fire and rescue authority £95 3.8%
- Parish/town council (average) £56 2.3%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Fylde; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Fylde council tax history
Band D in Fylde has risen from £1,622.99 in 2016/17 to £2,483.94 in 2026/27 — 53% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.9%, the 205th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Fylde Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,483.94 | +4.0% | £2,207.95 |
| 2025/26 | £2,387.78 | +5.2% | £2,122.47 |
| 2024/25 | £2,269.96 | +4.8% | £2,017.74 |
| 2023/24 | £2,164.97 | +3.9% | £1,924.42 |
| 2022/23 | £2,083.78 | +3.9% | £1,852.25 |
| 2021/22 | £2,005.06 | +4.0% | £1,782.28 |
| 2020/21 | £1,928.01 | +3.8% | £1,713.79 |
| 2019/20 | £1,857.35 | +4.7% | £1,650.98 |
| 2018/19 | £1,773.63 | +5.6% | £1,576.56 |
| 2017/18 | £1,679.52 | +3.5% | £1,492.91 |
| 2016/17 | £1,622.99 | – | £1,442.66 |
Homes by council tax band in Fylde
Fylde has 42,080 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 34% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is C, which costs £2,207.95 a year (£220.79 a month over 10 instalments).
Fylde compared with North West
Fylde is the 17th cheapest of 35 councils in North West, where the average Band D across councils is £2,483.22 (£0.72 less than here). Cheapest: Wigan (£2,152.68); most expensive: Liverpool (£2,673.59).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| West Lancashire | £2,456.23 | +4% |
| Wyre | £2,460.53 | +4% |
| Hyndburn | £2,465.98 | +3.6% |
| Fylde | £2,483.94 | +4% |
| Knowsley | £2,488.25 | +4.9% |
| Wirral | £2,500.59 | +5% |
| Lancaster | £2,503.19 | +4% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Fylde drops from £2,207.95 to £1,655.96.
- Council Tax Reduction: Fylde runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits — rules differ from council to council in England.
- Disregards and exemptions: full-time students, student halls, some carers and people with a severe mental impairment are not counted; all-student homes pay nothing.
- Disabled Band Reduction: if your home has been adapted for a disabled person you may be billed one band lower (Band A homes get a reduction of 1/9 of Band D).
Fylde's 4% rise compares with an England average of 4.9%. Councils responsible for social care can raise their own share by up to 4.99% without a referendum, districts by under 3% or £5, and police and fire bodies by fixed cash amounts — so the area total can move by a different percentage.
Special expenses: why Lytham, St Annes and Ansdell pay more to Fylde
Fylde Borough Council charges "special expenses" in Ansdell, Lytham and St Annes on top of its standard charge. It owns and maintains the parks and open spaces there, such as Ashton Gardens and the promenade gardens in St Annes, Fairhaven Lake and Gardens in Ansdell, and the Green in Lytham. Elsewhere in the borough, parish councils own that kind of land and charge for it through their own precepts. So the "Fylde Borough Council" line on a bill depends on where you live, and the £239.11 Band D figure shown on this page is an average.
The total change on 2026/27 bills therefore varies a lot by parish. It was 0.9% in Elswick, 4.0% in Lytham and St Annes, 4.1% in Ansdell, 4.4% in Kirkham and Medlar-with-Wesham, and 4.9% in Staining. Every 1% on Fylde Council’s own element raises about £79,000.
| Band D element | 2025/26 | 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Fylde Borough Council (average incl. special expenses) | £232.17 | £239.11 |
| Lancashire County Council | £1,735.79 | £1,801.75 |
| Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner | £277.40 | £292.40 |
| Lancashire Combined Fire Authority | £89.73 | £94.73 |
| Average total before parish precepts | £2,335.09 | £2,427.99 |
Empty homes, payment dates and help
Fylde has charged empty-home premiums since 2016. Under its rules from 1 April 2026, an unfurnished home empty for more than a year pays 200% (£4,415.89 on a Band C home), more than five years 300%, and more than ten years 400%. The premium page lists only premiums for unfurnished homes. Exceptions are not automatic: owners must apply with evidence, for example that a home has been marketed for sale at a reasonable price.
Direct debits are collected on the 5th, the 18th or the last day of the month. Most Fylde residents pay this way, and you can sign up for free text reminders.
You can apply for Council Tax Reduction if your savings are under £16,000. Working-age tenants should usually claim help with rent through Universal Credit, because the DWP does not backdate claims. The council can only pay Housing Benefit to pensioners and people in hostels, refuges, sheltered or supported housing.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Fylde?
£2,483.94 a year in 2026/27, or £248.39 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Fylde?
Band C: 9,800 of 42,080 homes (23%). A Band C bill is £2,207.95 in 2026/27.
How much has Fylde council tax gone up?
4% this year, from £2,387.78 to £2,483.94 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 53%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Fylde?
District council £239.11; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,801.75; Police and crime commissioner £292.40; Fire and rescue authority £94.73; Parish/town council (average) £55.95 (Band D, 2026/27).
How do I find my council tax band?
Search your postcode on GOV.UK “Check your Council Tax band”, run by the Valuation Office Agency. You can challenge your band if you think it is wrong.
What are special expenses on a Fylde council tax bill?
An extra borough charge in Ansdell, Lytham and St Annes. It pays for parks and open spaces the council owns there, such as Fairhaven Lake and Ashton Gardens. Other areas pay for similar land through their parish precept.
Which direct debit dates does Fylde offer?
The 5th, the 18th or the last day of the month, moved to the next working day if it falls on a weekend or bank holiday.
Why did my Fylde council tax go up by a different percentage from my neighbour’s in another village?
Each parish sets its own precept, and special expenses apply only in Ansdell, Lytham and St Annes. In 2026/27 total rises ranged from 0.9% in Elswick to 4.9% in Staining.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2026-27, Tables 1 to 9 (ODS)
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10 local authority level data
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2025-26 (revised), Table 10 Local Authority Level Data (ODS), used for England % change
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- MHCLG: Band D Council Tax figures 1993 onwards, Table 5 area Band D (live table, 2026-27 revised)
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Fylde Council – Council Tax FAQs 2026/27
- Fylde Council – Spending plans 2026/27 (PDF)
- Fylde Council – Council Tax premiums
- Fylde Council – Struggling to pay Council Tax
- Fylde Council – Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction