Crap Towns / Preston / Council tax
How much is council tax in Preston?
A Band D home in the Preston council area pays £2,576 in council tax in 2026-27, 8% higher than England's average of £2,392. That's up £98 on 2025-26. That's the whole bill, with the police, fire and average parish shares in it.
| Year | Band D bill | England's average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £2,478 | £2,280 |
| 2026-27 | £2,576 | £2,392 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Preston | £2,576 |
| Fylde | £2,484 |
| Wyre | £2,461 |
| West Lancashire | £2,456 |
| South Ribble | £2,443 |
| Chorley | £2,430 |
| Ribble Valley | £2,387 |
| England's average | £2,392 |