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Council Tax Bands in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£2,430.13

+£111.50 (+4.8%) vs 2025/26

Full band A to H council tax rates for Kings Lynn and West Norfolk from 1 April 2026.

Quick answer

Council tax bands in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27 run from £1,620.09 (Band A) to £4,860.26 (Band H), with the Band D reference rate set at £2,430.13 (up 4.8% 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 - Kings Lynn and West Norfolk 2026/27

BandAnnual rateMonthly (10 mths)
ABand A£1,620.09£162.01
BBand B£1,890.10£189.01
CBand C£2,160.12£216.01
DBand D£2,430.13£243.01
EBand E£2,970.16£297.02
FBand F£3,510.19£351.02
GBand G£4,050.22£405.02
HBand H£4,860.26£486.03

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 £2,430.13 Bill

A Band D bill in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk is not one charge. It is 3 separate charges set by 3 different bodies and collected together. The largest is Norfolk at £1,843.38, which is 76% of the total.

Charged byBand D elementShare of bill
Kings Lynn and West Norfolk billing authority£241.9610.0%
Norfolk£1,843.3875.9%
Norfolk PCC£344.7914.2%
Total Band D£2,430.13100%

Registry Record for Kings Lynn and West Norfolk

ONS code

E07000146

MHCLG E-code

E2634

Authority type

Shire district

Area

Norfolk

Tax base 2026/27

57,305

Assumed collection rate

100.00%

Parishes in area

101

Parishes setting a precept

86

Band D rank in England

157 of 296

Registry snapshot

25 March 2026

Kings Lynn and West Norfolk is a shire district in the East of England, within the Norfolk area. Its 2026/27 tax base for setting council tax is 57,305 Band D equivalent dwellings, calculated on an assumed collection rate of 100.00%. 86 of the 101 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 157 of 296 in England.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£2,318.63

Band D 2026/27

£2,430.13

Annual increase

+£111.50 (+4.8%)

Kings Lynn and West Norfolk's Band D rate increased by £111.50 (4.8%) 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).

Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Against the Rest of the East of England

Across the 45 billing authorities in the East of England, Band D for 2026/27 runs from Thurrock at £2,254.68 to Huntingdonshire at £2,556.40, a spread of £301.72. The regional mean is £2,391.20, so Kings Lynn and West Norfolk sits £38.93 above it. See the full East of England table.

Closest Norfolk and East of England authorities by Band D

CouncilBand D 2026/27
Broadland£2,437.78
Breckland£2,443.67
Great Yarmouth£2,414.41
North Norfolk£2,459.93
South Norfolk£2,482.87
Norwich£2,503.44

How Band Rates Are Worked Out in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk

Like every billing authority, Kings Lynn and West Norfolk 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£2,430.13 x 6/9£1,620.09
Band B7/9£2,430.13 x 7/9£1,890.10
Band C8/9£2,430.13 x 8/9£2,160.12
Band D9/9Baseline rate£2,430.13
Band E11/9£2,430.13 x 11/9£2,970.16
Band F13/9£2,430.13 x 13/9£3,510.19
Band G15/9£2,430.13 x 15/9£4,050.22
Band H18/9£2,430.13 x 18/9£4,860.26

Contact your council in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk

For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact the billing authority for Kings Lynn and West Norfolk directly.

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Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Band D council tax in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27?
Band D council tax in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk is £2,430.13 for 2026/27, up from £2,318.63 in 2025/26 (a 4.8% 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 Kings Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27?
Band A council tax in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk is £1,620.09 for 2026/27, which is 6/9 of the £2,430.13 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £162.01 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band B in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27?
Band B council tax in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk is £1,890.10 for 2026/27, which is 7/9 of the £2,430.13 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £189.01 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band C in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27?
Band C council tax in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk is £2,160.12 for 2026/27, which is 8/9 of the £2,430.13 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £216.01 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band E in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk for 2026/27?
Band E council tax in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk is £2,970.16 for 2026/27, which is 11/9 of the £2,430.13 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £297.02 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
What are all eight council tax bands in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk?
Kings Lynn and West Norfolk has eight council tax bands (A to H) for 2026/27: Band A £1,620.09, Band B £1,890.10, Band C £2,160.12, Band D £2,430.13, Band E £2,970.16, Band F £3,510.19, Band G £4,050.22, Band H £4,860.26. Every band is a fixed fraction of the Band D rate of £2,430.13. The full rate table with monthly figures is on this page.
How much did council tax rise in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk this year?
Kings Lynn and West Norfolk raised Band D council tax by £111.50 for 2026/27, a 4.8% 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 Kings Lynn and West Norfolk actually go?
The £2,430.13 Band D bill in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk is split across 3 separate charges: Kings Lynn and West Norfolk billing authority £241.96, Norfolk £1,843.38, Norfolk PCC £344.79. The largest single element is Norfolk at £1,843.38, which is 76% of the bill. Each body sets its own charge and they are added together on one bill.
Is council tax in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk higher or lower than the rest of the East of England?
Kings Lynn and West Norfolk's Band D rate of £2,430.13 is £38.93 above the £2,391.20 average across the 45 authorities in the East of England. The range runs from £2,254.68 in Thurrock to £2,556.40 in Huntingdonshire. Across England as a whole it ranks 157 of 296 authorities by Band D.
When do I pay council tax to the billing authority for Kings Lynn and West Norfolk?
Council tax is typically paid in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, though most councils including Kings Lynn and West Norfolk offer a 12-month payment option on request. Direct debit, online payment, and standing order are usually available. Contact the billing authority for Kings Lynn and West Norfolk directly to set up or change a payment plan.
What discounts are available on council tax in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk?
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. Kings Lynn and West Norfolk 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 Kings Lynn and West Norfolk?
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 Kings Lynn and West Norfolk. 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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