Tameside Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Tameside is £2,447.21 for 2026/27, up 5.9% (£135.41) on last year. That is £55.69 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 156th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (50%), so the average bill per home is about £1,923.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Metropolitan district, North West · Official England government statistics
Tameside council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,631.47 | £163.15 | £135.96 | £1,223.61 | 53,180 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,903.39 | £190.34 | £158.62 | £1,427.54 | 19,710 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,175.30 | £217.53 | £181.27 | £1,631.47 | 20,310 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,447.21 | £244.72 | £203.93 | £1,835.41 | 7,330 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,991.03 | £299.10 | £249.25 | £2,243.28 | 4,020 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,534.86 | £353.49 | £294.57 | £2,651.14 | 950 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,078.68 | £407.87 | £339.89 | £3,059.01 | 450 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,894.42 | £489.44 | £407.87 | £3,670.82 | 40 |
- Tameside
- England average
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Where your Tameside council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Tameside but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,447.21 Band D charge, £2,007.38 (82%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for police and crime commissioner, mayoral combined authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £1,969.15 | 80.5% | £1,312.77 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £38.23 | 1.6% | £25.49 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £285.30 | 11.7% | £190.20 |
| Mayoral combined authority | £153.95 | 6.3% | £102.63 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £0.58 | 0.0% | £0.39 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,969 80.5%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £38 1.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £285 11.7%
- Mayoral combined authority £154 6.3%
- Parish/town council (average) £1 0.0%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Tameside; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Tameside council tax history
Band D in Tameside has risen from £1,498.44 in 2016/17 to £2,447.21 in 2026/27 — 63% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 27.9%, the 45th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Tameside Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,447.21 | +5.9% | £1,631.47 |
| 2025/26 | £2,311.80 | +5.5% | £1,541.20 |
| 2024/25 | £2,190.93 | +5.0% | £1,460.62 |
| 2023/24 | £2,086.33 | +5.2% | £1,390.89 |
| 2022/23 | £1,983.90 | +3.7% | £1,322.60 |
| 2021/22 | £1,913.94 | +4.7% | £1,275.96 |
| 2020/21 | £1,827.68 | +4.7% | £1,218.45 |
| 2019/20 | £1,745.06 | +5.4% | £1,163.37 |
| 2018/19 | £1,655.70 | +5.6% | £1,103.80 |
| 2017/18 | £1,568.56 | +4.7% | £1,045.71 |
| 2016/17 | £1,498.44 | – | £998.96 |
Homes by council tax band in Tameside
Tameside has 105,990 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 69% 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 £1,631.47 a year (£163.15 a month over 10 instalments).
Tameside compared with North West
Tameside is the 10th cheapest of 35 councils in North West, where the average Band D across councils is £2,483.22 (£36.01 more than here). Cheapest: Wigan (£2,152.68); most expensive: Liverpool (£2,673.59).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| St Helens | £2,403.38 | +5% |
| Chorley | £2,430.23 | +3.7% |
| South Ribble | £2,442.66 | +3.8% |
| Tameside | £2,447.21 | +5.9% |
| Warrington | £2,447.61 | +7.3% |
| Cheshire East | £2,454.87 | +5.2% |
| Blackburn with Darwen | £2,455.27 | +5.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Tameside drops from £1,631.47 to £1,223.61.
- Council Tax Reduction: Tameside 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).
Tameside's 5.9% 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.
How a Tameside bill is split
The 2026/27 precept split for Tameside has no separate fire authority line. Instead, a Greater Manchester mayoral precept of £153.95 at Band D sits alongside the police precept of £285.30. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council keeps £2,007.38 of the £2,447.21 Band D charge. The average parish charge is only £0.58, so almost every home pays the standard rate for its band.
About half the borough's homes, 53,180 of 105,990, are in Band A, which costs £1,631.47 in 2026/27. The area Band D charge has risen from £1,913.94 in 2021/22 to £2,447.21, an increase of £533.27. For a Band A home that is £355.51 more a year than five years ago.
Challenging your band in Tameside
With so many homes in Band A, the lowest band, most Tameside residents cannot be moved lower. For other homes, England’s bands are still based on 1991 values. You challenge a band with the Valuation Office Agency, not the council. Make a proposal if you have a legal right to challenge, or ask for a band review if you do not.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Tameside?
£2,447.21 a year in 2026/27, or £244.72 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Tameside?
Band A: 53,180 of 105,990 homes (50%). A Band A bill is £1,631.47 in 2026/27.
How much has Tameside council tax gone up?
5.9% this year, from £2,311.80 to £2,447.21 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 63%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Tameside?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,969.15; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £38.23; Police and crime commissioner £285.30; Mayoral combined authority £153.95; Parish/town council (average) £0.58 (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.
Why is there no fire service charge on my Tameside bill?
The 2026/27 precept split for Tameside has no separate fire authority line. It has a Greater Manchester mayoral precept of £153.95 at Band D instead.
What band are most homes in Tameside?
Band A: 53,180 homes, about half the borough. A Band A bill is £1,631.47 in 2026/27.
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)
- GOV.UK – Challenge your Council Tax band