Council tax in Preston
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Data as of: official 2026-27 council tax tables published 25 March 2026.
How much is council tax in Preston?
As of 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Preston is £2,576 a year, up 4.0% on last year. Band A is £1,717 and Band H £5,151. These are averages including the county, police, fire and parish or town council precepts; your bill depends on your band and parish.
Updated
Council tax by band in Preston, 2026-27
| Band | Value at 1 April 1991 | Proportion of Band D | A year |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | 6/9 | £1,717 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | 7/9 | £2,003 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | 8/9 | £2,290 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | 9/9 | £2,576 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | 11/9 | £3,148 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | 13/9 | £3,721 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | 15/9 | £4,293 |
| H | Over £320,000 | 18/9 | £5,151 |
Don't know your band? You can check your council tax band on GOV.UK, and find your local council for its exact charges by parish.
More questions about council tax in Preston
How much has council tax gone up in Preston?
Up 4.0% on 2025-26, to an average £2,575.74 at Band D for 2026-27 (England: £2,391.52).
Source: MHCLG, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-25.
How much is Band A and Band H council tax in Preston?
£1,717.16 at Band A (6/9 of Band D) and £5,151.48 at Band H (18/9), fractions set by law.
Source: MHCLG, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-25.
Where does council tax in Preston go?
£386.86 of the Band D average goes to the district council and parishes; the county council, police and fire take the rest.
Source: MHCLG, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-25.
Do second homes pay more council tax in Preston?
Yes: the council reported charging a second homes premium in its October 2025 council taxbase return.
Source: MHCLG, Council Taxbase 2025 in England, published 2025-11-06.
How much does it cost to buy a home in Preston?
The average home sold for £188,103 in August 2026, and a home mover paying the local average for movers, £225,195, pays £2,004 in stamp duty. Tax and legal fees for each kind of buyer in Preston.
Nearby areas
| Area | Average Band D |
|---|---|
| Wyre | £2,461 |
| South Ribble | £2,443 |
| Fylde | £2,484 |
| Chorley | £2,430 |
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Sources
- MHCLG: council tax levels 2026-27
- Local Government Finance Act 1992, section 5 (bands and proportions)
- check your council tax band on GOV.UK
- GOV.UK: find your local council
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