Hyndburn Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Hyndburn is £2,465.98 for 2026/27, up 3.6% (£85.96) on last year. That is £74.46 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 172nd lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (58%), so the average bill per home is about £1,893.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, North West · Official England government statistics
Hyndburn council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,643.99 | £164.40 | £137.00 | £1,232.99 | 22,030 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,917.98 | £191.80 | £159.83 | £1,438.49 | 5,920 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,191.98 | £219.20 | £182.67 | £1,643.99 | 5,950 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,465.98 | £246.60 | £205.50 | £1,849.49 | 2,870 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,013.98 | £301.40 | £251.16 | £2,260.48 | 880 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,561.97 | £356.20 | £296.83 | £2,671.48 | 280 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,109.97 | £411.00 | £342.50 | £3,082.48 | 180 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,931.96 | £493.20 | £411.00 | £3,698.97 | 20 |
- Hyndburn
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Where your Hyndburn council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Hyndburn but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,465.98 Band D charge, £276.46 (11%) 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 A |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £276.46 | 11.2% | £184.31 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,801.75 | 73.1% | £1,201.17 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £292.40 | 11.9% | £194.93 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £94.73 | 3.8% | £63.15 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £0.64 | 0.0% | £0.43 |
- District council £276 11.2%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,802 73.1%
- Police and crime commissioner £292 11.9%
- Fire and rescue authority £95 3.8%
- Parish/town council (average) £1 0.0%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Hyndburn; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Hyndburn council tax history
Band D in Hyndburn has risen from £1,633.70 in 2016/17 to £2,465.98 in 2026/27 — 51% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 22.6%, the 278th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Hyndburn Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,465.98 | +3.6% | £1,643.99 |
| 2025/26 | £2,380.02 | +4.8% | £1,586.68 |
| 2024/25 | £2,270.47 | +4.6% | £1,513.65 |
| 2023/24 | £2,169.67 | +3.8% | £1,446.45 |
| 2022/23 | £2,089.25 | +3.9% | £1,392.83 |
| 2021/22 | £2,011.04 | +4.0% | £1,340.69 |
| 2020/21 | £1,933.76 | +3.8% | £1,289.17 |
| 2019/20 | £1,863.65 | +4.6% | £1,242.43 |
| 2018/19 | £1,780.97 | +5.5% | £1,187.31 |
| 2017/18 | £1,688.82 | +3.4% | £1,125.88 |
| 2016/17 | £1,633.70 | – | £1,089.13 |
Homes by council tax band in Hyndburn
Hyndburn has 38,130 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 73% are in Bands A or B, so for most households the real bill is well below the Band D figure. The most common band is A, which costs £1,643.99 a year (£164.40 a month over 10 instalments).
Hyndburn compared with North West
Hyndburn is the 16th cheapest of 35 councils in North West, where the average Band D across councils is £2,483.22 (£17.24 more than here). Cheapest: Wigan (£2,152.68); most expensive: Liverpool (£2,673.59).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Blackburn with Darwen | £2,455.27 | +5.1% |
| 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% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Hyndburn drops from £1,643.99 to £1,232.99.
- Council Tax Reduction: Hyndburn 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).
Hyndburn's 3.6% 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.
Hyndburn's Council Tax Support is capped at 70%
Every working-age claimant in Hyndburn pays at least 30% of their bill, so the most support anyone of working age can get is 70%. On a Band A home (£1,643.99), the lowest possible bill is about £493.20 a year. Hyndburn also treats savings more strictly than many councils. All capital up to £16,000 counts, with £1 a week added to your income for every £250, and there is no £6,000 allowance first. Each non-dependant costs a flat £10 a week. Backdating is limited to one month.
Hyndburn still offers a 50% discount on empty, unfurnished homes for up to 6 months. To qualify again after a let, the previous tenancy must have lasted at least 42 days. After 6 months the full charge applies, and after a year the bill doubles. Homes under major renovation that cannot be lived in can get 50% off for up to 12 months.
- Hyndburn set its 2026/27 rates at full council on 26 February 2026. The standard Band D charge is £2,465.34. Altham, the only parished area shown, pays £2,509.67.
- Bills are normally paid in 10 monthly instalments, or 12 if you ask.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Hyndburn?
£2,465.98 a year in 2026/27, or £246.60 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Hyndburn?
Band A: 22,030 of 38,130 homes (58%). A Band A bill is £1,643.99 in 2026/27.
How much has Hyndburn council tax gone up?
3.6% this year, from £2,380.02 to £2,465.98 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 51%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Hyndburn?
District council £276.46; 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) £0.64 (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 is the maximum Council Tax Support in Hyndburn?
70% for working-age claimants, who must pay at least 30% of their bill.
Does Hyndburn give a discount on empty homes?
Yes, 50% for up to 6 months on empty, unfurnished homes, and up to 12 months for major renovations. After a year empty, the bill doubles.
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)
- Hyndburn BC – Council Tax Support
- Hyndburn BC – Council Tax Discounts
- Hyndburn BC – Council Tax Rates 2026/2027
- Hyndburn BC – Ways to Pay