Wyre Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Wyre is £2,460.53 for 2026/27, up 4% (£94.80) on last year. That is £69.01 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 167th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (24%), so the average bill per home is about £2,247.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, North West · Official England government statistics
Wyre council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,640.35 | £164.04 | £136.70 | £1,230.27 | 12,120 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,913.75 | £191.37 | £159.48 | £1,435.31 | 12,730 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,187.14 | £218.71 | £182.26 | £1,640.35 | 13,670 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,460.53 | £246.05 | £205.04 | £1,845.40 | 7,990 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,007.31 | £300.73 | £250.61 | £2,255.49 | 6,170 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,554.10 | £355.41 | £296.17 | £2,665.57 | 2,790 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,100.88 | £410.09 | £341.74 | £3,075.66 | 1,150 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,921.06 | £492.11 | £410.09 | £3,690.80 | 80 |
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Where your Wyre council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Wyre but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,460.53 Band D charge, £240.05 (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 | £240.05 | 9.8% | £213.38 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,801.75 | 73.2% | £1,601.56 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £292.40 | 11.9% | £259.91 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £94.73 | 3.8% | £84.20 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £31.60 | 1.3% | £28.09 |
- District council £240 9.8%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,802 73.2%
- Police and crime commissioner £292 11.9%
- Fire and rescue authority £95 3.8%
- Parish/town council (average) £32 1.3%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Wyre; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Wyre council tax history
Band D in Wyre has risen from £1,603.00 in 2016/17 to £2,460.53 in 2026/27 — 53% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.9%, the 203rd biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Wyre Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,460.53 | +4.0% | £2,187.14 |
| 2025/26 | £2,365.73 | +5.0% | £2,102.87 |
| 2024/25 | £2,253.37 | +4.7% | £2,003.00 |
| 2023/24 | £2,151.86 | +4.2% | £1,912.76 |
| 2022/23 | £2,065.49 | +4.0% | £1,835.99 |
| 2021/22 | £1,985.85 | +4.1% | £1,765.20 |
| 2020/21 | £1,907.86 | +3.9% | £1,695.88 |
| 2019/20 | £1,836.13 | +4.8% | £1,632.12 |
| 2018/19 | £1,751.77 | +5.6% | £1,557.13 |
| 2017/18 | £1,659.02 | +3.5% | £1,474.68 |
| 2016/17 | £1,603.00 | – | £1,424.89 |
Homes by council tax band in Wyre
Wyre has 56,700 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 44% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is C, which costs £2,187.14 a year (£218.71 a month over 10 instalments).
Wyre compared with North West
Wyre is the 15th cheapest of 35 councils in North West, where the average Band D across councils is £2,483.22 (£22.69 more than here). Cheapest: Wigan (£2,152.68); most expensive: Liverpool (£2,673.59).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire East | £2,454.87 | +5.2% |
| 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% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Wyre drops from £2,187.14 to £1,640.35.
- Council Tax Reduction: Wyre 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).
Wyre'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.
Living in a holiday caravan or lodge in Wyre
Wyre Council has a specific rule for people living on holiday parks. If a holiday caravan or lodge is your sole or main residence, the place where you spend most of your time, you must pay council tax on it. This applies even if the site is only licensed for holiday use. A site licence that bans year-round living does not protect you from the bill if you actually live there.
What you pay depends on the band the Valuation Office Agency gives the unit. A Band A unit, the lowest band, costs £1,640.35 in 2026/27, or £1,230.27 with the 25% single-person discount.
Empty homes: one month, six-week rule and premiums
An unoccupied, unfurnished home can get a 100% empty property discount for up to one month. It is only given after the home has been occupied for at least six weeks in a row, so a home cannot get a fresh month after a brief let. If the home is sold during that month, the new owner only gets what is left of it.
Since 1 April 2024, Wyre has charged a long-term empty premium after one year rather than two: 100% after one year (paying 200%), 200% after five years and 300% after ten. In Band C, the most common band in Wyre (13,670 homes), that is £4,374.28 after one year and £8,748.55 after ten.
Wyre still offers a discount for an uninhabitable home. An unfurnished property that needs, or is undergoing, major structural repair gets 25% off for up to 12 months, then the full charge applies.
Who gets your money, and help with the bill
Wyre Council keeps £240.05 of a Band D bill. Lancashire County Council's share, including the adult social care precept, is £1,801.75, about 73%. The Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner takes £292.40, Lancashire Combined Fire Authority £94.73, and town and parish councils an average of £31.60.
Wyre's Council Tax Support is means-tested and can cover up to 100% of the bill, depending on your income, savings and who lives with you. If an award puts your account in credit, the council refunds you. Bills are split into 10 monthly instalments by default, and you can ask for 12. Phone lines for council tax and benefits are open from 10am to 3pm.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Wyre?
£2,460.53 a year in 2026/27, or £246.05 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Wyre?
Band C: 13,670 of 56,700 homes (24%). A Band C bill is £2,187.14 in 2026/27.
How much has Wyre council tax gone up?
4% this year, from £2,365.73 to £2,460.53 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 53%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Wyre?
District council £240.05; 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) £31.60 (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.
Do I pay council tax on a holiday caravan in Wyre?
Yes, if it is your sole or main residence, even if the site is licensed only for holiday use.
Is there an empty home discount in Wyre?
Up to one month at 100% for an unoccupied, unfurnished home, but only after at least six weeks of continuous occupation. Homes needing major structural repairs get 25% off for up to 12 months.
How much Council Tax Support can I get in Wyre?
Up to 100% of the bill, depending on your income, savings and household.
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)
- Wyre Council – Holiday caravans and lodges
- Wyre Council – Empty property discount and long-term empty premium
- Wyre Council – Empty and uninhabitable property discount
- Wyre Council – Apply for Council Tax Support
- Wyre Council – Pay your council tax