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Council Tax Bands in Hyndburn 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£2,465.98

+£85.96 (+3.6%) vs 2025/26

Full band A to H council tax rates for Hyndburn from 1 April 2026.

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Council tax bands in Hyndburn for 2026/27 run from £1,643.99 (Band A) to £4,931.96 (Band H), with the Band D reference rate set at £2,465.98 (up 3.6% on 2025/26). All eight bands (A to H) are fixed fractions of Band D; the full rate table with monthly figures is below.

Band A to H Rate Table - Hyndburn 2026/27

BandAnnual rateMonthly (10 mths)
ABand A£1,643.99£164.40
BBand B£1,917.98£191.80
CBand C£2,191.98£219.20
DBand D£2,465.98£246.60
EBand E£3,013.98£301.40
FBand F£3,561.97£356.20
GBand G£4,109.97£411.00
HBand H£4,931.96£493.20

Source: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England: 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (Accredited official statistics). Table 9 (area council tax by band) and Table 10 (local authority level data). Snapshot: 2026-27 tables, published 25 March 2026. Published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Monthly figures are the annual rate divided over the standard 10-instalment plan and the 12-month direct debit option.

What Makes Up the £2,465.98 Bill

A Band D bill in Hyndburn is not one charge. It is 4 separate charges set by 4 different bodies and collected together. The largest is Lancashire at £1,801.75, which is 73% of the total.

Charged byBand D elementShare of bill
Hyndburn billing authority£277.1011.2%
Lancashire£1,801.7573.1%
Lancashire PCC£292.4011.9%
Lancashire Fire£94.733.8%
Total Band D£2,465.98100%

Registry Record for Hyndburn

ONS code

E07000120

MHCLG E-code

E2336

Authority type

Shire district

Area

Lancashire

Tax base 2026/27

22,183

Assumed collection rate

97.50%

Parishes in area

1

Parishes setting a precept

1

Band D rank in England

125 of 296

Registry snapshot

25 March 2026

Hyndburn is a shire district in the North West, within the Lancashire area. Its 2026/27 tax base for setting council tax is 22,183 Band D equivalent dwellings, calculated on an assumed collection rate of 97.50%. 1 of the 1 parish or town councils in the area set their own precept for 2026/27, so households in those parishes pay slightly more than the area figures shown here. Its Band D rate ranks 125 of 296 in England.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£2,380.02

Band D 2026/27

£2,465.98

Annual increase

+£85.96 (+3.6%)

Hyndburn's Band D rate increased by £85.96 (3.6%) in 2026/27 compared with the previous year. This is within the 5% that an English social care authority can add for 2026/27 without a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept).

Hyndburn Against the Rest of the North West

Across the 35 billing authorities in the North West, Band D for 2026/27 runs from Wigan at £2,152.68 to Liverpool at £2,673.59, a spread of £520.91. The regional mean is £2,483.22, so Hyndburn sits £17.24 below it. See the full North West table.

Closest Lancashire and North West authorities by Band D

CouncilBand D 2026/27
Wyre£2,460.53
West Lancashire£2,456.23
Fylde£2,483.94
South Ribble£2,442.66
Chorley£2,430.23
Lancaster£2,503.19

How Band Rates Are Worked Out in Hyndburn

Like every billing authority, Hyndburn sets a single Band D rate each year. All other bands are then calculated as fixed fractions of that rate, set nationally by central government. The fractions are expressed in ninths:

BandFraction of Band DCalculation2026/27 rate
Band A6/9£2,465.98 x 6/9£1,643.99
Band B7/9£2,465.98 x 7/9£1,917.98
Band C8/9£2,465.98 x 8/9£2,191.98
Band D9/9Baseline rate£2,465.98
Band E11/9£2,465.98 x 11/9£3,013.98
Band F13/9£2,465.98 x 13/9£3,561.97
Band G15/9£2,465.98 x 15/9£4,109.97
Band H18/9£2,465.98 x 18/9£4,931.96

Contact your council in Hyndburn

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Hyndburn Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Band D council tax in Hyndburn for 2026/27?
Band D council tax in Hyndburn is £2,465.98 for 2026/27, up from £2,380.02 in 2025/26 (a 3.6% increase). This is the headline reference rate; all other bands are calculated as fixed fractions of Band D.
How much is council tax Band A in Hyndburn for 2026/27?
Band A council tax in Hyndburn is £1,643.99 for 2026/27, which is 6/9 of the £2,465.98 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £164.40 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band B in Hyndburn for 2026/27?
Band B council tax in Hyndburn is £1,917.98 for 2026/27, which is 7/9 of the £2,465.98 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £191.80 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band C in Hyndburn for 2026/27?
Band C council tax in Hyndburn is £2,191.98 for 2026/27, which is 8/9 of the £2,465.98 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £219.20 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band E in Hyndburn for 2026/27?
Band E council tax in Hyndburn is £3,013.98 for 2026/27, which is 11/9 of the £2,465.98 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £301.40 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
What are all eight council tax bands in Hyndburn?
Hyndburn has eight council tax bands (A to H) for 2026/27: Band A £1,643.99, Band B £1,917.98, Band C £2,191.98, Band D £2,465.98, Band E £3,013.98, Band F £3,561.97, Band G £4,109.97, Band H £4,931.96. Every band is a fixed fraction of the Band D rate of £2,465.98. The full rate table with monthly figures is on this page.
How much did council tax rise in Hyndburn this year?
Hyndburn raised Band D council tax by £85.96 for 2026/27, a 3.6% increase versus 2025/26. This is within the 5% that an English social care authority can add for 2026/27 without a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept).
Where does council tax in Hyndburn actually go?
The £2,465.98 Band D bill in Hyndburn is split across 4 separate charges: Hyndburn billing authority £277.10, Lancashire £1,801.75, Lancashire PCC £292.40, Lancashire Fire £94.73. The largest single element is Lancashire at £1,801.75, which is 73% of the bill. Each body sets its own charge and they are added together on one bill.
Is council tax in Hyndburn higher or lower than the rest of the North West?
Hyndburn's Band D rate of £2,465.98 is £17.24 below the £2,483.22 average across the 35 authorities in the North West. The range runs from £2,152.68 in Wigan to £2,673.59 in Liverpool. Across England as a whole it ranks 125 of 296 authorities by Band D.
When do I pay council tax to the billing authority for Hyndburn?
Council tax is typically paid in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, though most councils including Hyndburn offer a 12-month payment option on request. Direct debit, online payment, and standing order are usually available. Contact the billing authority for Hyndburn directly to set up or change a payment plan.
What discounts are available on council tax in Hyndburn?
Standard discounts include the 25% single-person discount (one adult living alone or with under-18s), full exemption for student households, and discounts for properties left empty or undergoing major repair. Hyndburn also operates a Council Tax Support scheme for low-income households. Apply via the council's website.
How do I check my council tax band in Hyndburn?
Your property's official council tax band is set by the Valuation Office (VOA), part of HMRC. Look it up free at gov.uk/check-council-tax-band, or check your most recent council tax bill from the billing authority for Hyndburn. If you believe the band is wrong you can challenge it with the VOA.
Independent information. Not affiliated with the Valuation Office Agency, any local authority, or Scottish Assessors. Rate data is compiled from published 2026/27 council tax schedules. Not legal or financial advice. Contact your local authority for billing queries.

Figures are the 2026/27 tax year, in force from 1 April 2026, as published by MHCLG on 25 March 2026. The 2027/28 tables are due in spring 2027.

Last verified 25 March 2026 · Sourced from Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England: 2026 to 2027 (MHCLG), Open Government Licence v3.0

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Updated 1 May 2026