Bury council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Bury is £2,555.15 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.8% on 2025/26 and £164 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 36% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,555.15 a year
- Council
- Bury
- Type
- Metropolitan district
- Region
- North West
- Rank
- the 60th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 9th most expensive of 35 councils in the North West - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Bury council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12.
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,703.43 | £170.34 | £141.95 |
| Band B | £1,987.34 | £198.73 | £165.61 |
| Band C | £2,271.24 | £227.12 | £189.27 |
| Band D | £2,555.15 | £255.52 | £212.93 |
| Band E | £3,122.96 | £312.30 | £260.25 |
| Band F | £3,690.77 | £369.08 | £307.56 |
| Band G | £4,258.58 | £425.86 | £354.88 |
| Band H | £5,110.30 | £511.03 | £425.86 |
Bands as published by the government (area council tax including the average parish precept). Monthly figures divide the year equally; the first payment can differ by a few pence.
Where your council tax goes
A Band D bill in Bury is split between 3 bodies. Bury council's own share is £2,115.90, including £40.31 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bury council | £2,115.90 | 83% |
| Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Police and Crime Commissioner functions | £285.30 | 11% |
| Other | £153.95 | 6% |
Homes in each band
58% of the 85,620 homes in Bury are in band A or B, and 4% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Bury
Everyone in England gets the national discounts: 25% off if you live alone, nothing to pay for all-student homes, and one band lower if your home has been adapted for a disabled person. How discounts work. Bury also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Care leavers under 25 (in care with any local authority): 100% discount; Special Constables (min. 16 hours a month): up to 50% discount, one per household; Apprentice discount (local scheme) |
Source: Bury website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Bury Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Bury over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,555.15 |
| 2025/26 | £2,414.58 |
| 2024/25 | £2,288.80 |
| 2023/24 | £2,179.56 |
| 2022/23 | £2,072.66 |
| 2021/22 | £2,000.92 |
| 2020/21 | £1,911.30 |
| 2019/20 | £1,826.19 |
| 2018/19 | £1,748.89 |
| 2017/18 | £1,644.41 |
| 2016/17 | £1,571.29 |
| 2015/16 | £1,513.78 |
| 2014/15 | £1,513.78 |
| 2013/14 | £1,510.81 |
| 2012/13 | £1,456.73 |
| 2011/12 | £1,456.73 |
| 2010/11 | £1,456.73 |
| 2009/10 | £1,404.08 |
| 2008/09 | £1,337.33 |
| 2007/08 | £1,288.71 |
| 2006/07 | £1,228.54 |
| 2005/06 | £1,172.27 |
| 2004/05 | £1,116.96 |
| 2003/04 | £1,083.59 |
| 2002/03 | £970.09 |
| 2001/02 | £910.89 |
| 2000/01 | £851.30 |
| 1999/00 | £811.20 |
| 1998/99 | £752.71 |
| 1997/98 | £710.78 |
| 1996/97 | £651.71 |
| 1995/96 | £622.13 |
| 1994/95 | £568.13 |
| 1993/94 | £607.50 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | £2,399.74 | −£155.41 | Compare |
| Rochdale | £2,600.83 | +£45.68 | Compare |
| Rossendale | £2,519.97 | −£35.18 | Compare |
| Manchester | £2,312.04 | −£243.11 | Compare |
| Salford | £2,594.45 | +£39.30 | Compare |
| Blackburn with Darwen | £2,455.27 | −£99.88 | Compare |
Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
This site is independent. To pay, see your exact bill, tell the council you've moved or apply for a discount, use the council's own site.
Questions
How much is council tax in Bury?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,555.15 a year. Bands run from £1,703.43 (Band A) to £5,110.30 (Band H).
How much is Band A council tax a month in Bury?
Band A is £1,703.43 a year: £170.34 a month over 10 payments or £141.95 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (36% of homes).
How much did Bury council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,414.58 in 2025/26 to £2,555.15 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.8% (£140.57).
Does Bury charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Bury charges a 100% premium on second homes in 2026/27, so the owner pays 200% of the normal charge.
Who do I pay council tax to in Bury?
You pay Bury council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Police and Crime Commissioner functions and Other. Use the council's own website to pay, check your bill or apply for discounts.
Sources
- Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, published 25 March 2026, checked 27 October 2026
- Council Tax: stock of properties, 2026 - CTSOP1.1: number of properties by Council Tax band, local authority and LSOA/MSOA at 31 March 2026 (geography = LAUA rows), Valuation Office Agency, checked 27 October 2026
- Council website (premiums and discounts), checked 27 October 2026
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