Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk is £2,430.13 for 2026/27, up 4.8% (£111.50) on last year. That is £38.61 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 140th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (32%), so the average bill per home is about £2,100.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East of England · Official England government statistics
Kings Lynn and West Norfolk council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,620.09 | £162.01 | £135.01 | £1,215.07 | 24,740 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,890.10 | £189.01 | £157.51 | £1,417.58 | 18,170 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,160.12 | £216.01 | £180.01 | £1,620.09 | 14,030 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,430.13 | £243.01 | £202.51 | £1,822.60 | 10,120 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,970.16 | £297.02 | £247.51 | £2,227.62 | 5,480 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,510.19 | £351.02 | £292.52 | £2,632.64 | 2,840 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,050.22 | £405.02 | £337.52 | £3,037.66 | 1,230 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,860.26 | £486.03 | £405.02 | £3,645.20 | 120 |
- Kings Lynn and West Norfolk
- England average
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Where your Kings Lynn and West Norfolk council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Kings Lynn and West Norfolk but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,430.13 Band D charge, £174.19 (7%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £174.19 | 7.2% | £116.13 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,843.38 | 75.9% | £1,228.92 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £344.79 | 14.2% | £229.86 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £67.77 | 2.8% | £45.18 |
- District council £174 7.2%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,843 75.9%
- Police and crime commissioner £345 14.2%
- Parish/town council (average) £68 2.8%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Kings Lynn and West Norfolk; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Kings Lynn and West Norfolk council tax history
Band D in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk has risen from £1,570.07 in 2016/17 to £2,430.13 in 2026/27 — 55% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 24.4%, the 179th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,430.13 | +4.8% | £1,620.09 |
| 2025/26 | £2,318.63 | +4.6% | £1,545.75 |
| 2024/25 | £2,215.69 | +4.8% | £1,477.13 |
| 2023/24 | £2,113.98 | +4.9% | £1,409.32 |
| 2022/23 | £2,014.93 | +3.2% | £1,343.29 |
| 2021/22 | £1,953.22 | +4.1% | £1,302.15 |
| 2020/21 | £1,875.58 | +3.9% | £1,250.39 |
| 2019/20 | £1,804.71 | +4.2% | £1,203.14 |
| 2018/19 | £1,732.72 | +5.7% | £1,155.15 |
| 2017/18 | £1,638.75 | +4.4% | £1,092.50 |
| 2016/17 | £1,570.07 | – | £1,046.71 |
Homes by council tax band in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk
Kings Lynn and West Norfolk has 76,730 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 56% 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 £1,620.09 a year (£162.01 a month over 10 instalments).
Kings Lynn and West Norfolk compared with East of England
Kings Lynn and West Norfolk is the 27th cheapest of 45 councils in East of England, where the average Band D across councils is £2,391.20 (£38.93 less than here). Cheapest: Thurrock (£2,254.68); most expensive: Huntingdonshire (£2,556.40).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth | £2,414.41 | +4.7% |
| St Albans | £2,419.22 | +4.9% |
| Three Rivers | £2,422.31 | +5% |
| Kings Lynn and West Norfolk | £2,430.13 | +4.8% |
| Broadland | £2,437.78 | +4.7% |
| Luton | £2,439.93 | +5.1% |
| Breckland | £2,443.67 | +4.9% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk drops from £1,620.09 to £1,215.07.
- Council Tax Reduction: Kings Lynn and West Norfolk 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).
Kings Lynn and West Norfolk's 4.8% 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.
Why West Norfolk charges double on second homes
West Norfolk has more than 3,000 second homes, about 1 in 20 of the borough's homes. Several parish councils are using neighbourhood plans to limit them. The borough council voted in January 2024 to charge a 100% second homes premium from April 2025, re-approved it in January 2025, and agreed it again in July 2025 for 2026/27. A Band D second home pays £4,860.26 in 2026/27 instead of £2,430.13. Norfolk County Council receives three-quarters of all council tax collected, so the borough is working with the county to return premium income to the districts most affected.
Empty homes, support and payment dates
- Empty, unfurnished homes pay the full charge from the first day. The levy takes the bill to 200% after one year, 300% after five and 400% after ten.
- Empty homes that are uninhabitable because of major work, such as major roof work, underpinning, or fire or flood damage, can get 25% off for up to 12 months. New kitchens and bathrooms do not qualify.
- Council Tax Support usually starts on the Monday after the claim arrives and can be backdated by up to three months. You cannot claim with savings over £16,000.
- Direct debit dates: the 1st, 5th, 15th or 25th, over 10 or 12 months. A new bill follows within 10 working days.
- There is no fire line on the bill because Norfolk Fire and Rescue is part of the county council's £1,843.38 Band D share.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk?
£2,430.13 a year in 2026/27, or £243.01 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk?
Band A: 24,740 of 76,730 homes (32%). A Band A bill is £1,620.09 in 2026/27.
How much has Kings Lynn and West Norfolk council tax gone up?
4.8% this year, from £2,318.63 to £2,430.13 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 55%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk?
District council £174.19; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,843.38; Police and crime commissioner £344.79; Parish/town council (average) £67.77 (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.
How many second homes are there in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk?
More than 3,000, about one in 20 homes in the borough, according to the council.
Is there a discount for an uninhabitable home in West Norfolk?
Yes, 25% for up to 12 months if the home is empty, unfurnished and needs or is having major structural work.
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)
- BCKLWN – Council Tax premium for second homes
- BCKLWN – Empty properties
- BCKLWN – Claim Council Tax Support
- BCKLWN – By Direct Debit