Hyndburn council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Hyndburn is £2,465.98 a year for 2026/27. That's up 3.6% on 2025/26 and £74 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 58% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,465.98 a year
- Council
- Hyndburn
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- North West
- Rank
- the 125th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 16th cheapest of 35 councils in the North West - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Hyndburn council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12. These are averages across the council area; your parish changes the exact figure (see below).
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,643.99 | £164.40 | £137.00 |
| Band B | £1,917.98 | £191.80 | £159.83 |
| Band C | £2,191.98 | £219.20 | £182.67 |
| Band D | £2,465.98 | £246.60 | £205.50 |
| Band E | £3,013.98 | £301.40 | £251.17 |
| Band F | £3,561.97 | £356.20 | £296.83 |
| Band G | £4,109.97 | £411.00 | £342.50 |
| Band H | £4,931.96 | £493.20 | £411.00 |
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 Hyndburn is split between 5 bodies. Hyndburn council's own share is £276.46.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hyndburn council | £276.46 | 11% |
| Lancashire County Council | £1,801.75 | 73% |
| Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner | £292.40 | 12% |
| Lancashire fire and rescue | £94.73 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £0.64 | 0% |
Homes in each band
73% of the 38,100 homes in Hyndburn are in band A or B, and 1% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Council tax by parish in Hyndburn
1 parish and town councils in Hyndburn add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,465.34; add the parish share for your area. Other bands are the same fraction of Band D as above.
| Parish or town council | Parish share | Band D total | Change in parish share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altham | £44.33 | £2,509.67 | +£0.00 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Hyndburn
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. Hyndburn also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Unoccupied and substantially unfurnished: 50% discount for up to 6 months; Empty and in need of/undergoing major repair: 50% discount for up to 12 months |
Source: Hyndburn website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Hyndburn Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Hyndburn over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,465.98 |
| 2025/26 | £2,380.02 |
| 2024/25 | £2,270.47 |
| 2023/24 | £2,169.67 |
| 2022/23 | £2,089.25 |
| 2021/22 | £2,011.04 |
| 2020/21 | £1,933.76 |
| 2019/20 | £1,863.65 |
| 2018/19 | £1,780.97 |
| 2017/18 | £1,688.82 |
| 2016/17 | £1,633.70 |
| 2015/16 | £1,584.83 |
| 2014/15 | £1,558.49 |
| 2013/14 | £1,533.84 |
| 2012/13 | £1,552.94 |
| 2011/12 | £1,549.28 |
| 2010/11 | £1,549.32 |
| 2009/10 | £1,543.83 |
| 2008/09 | £1,493.25 |
| 2007/08 | £1,439.27 |
| 2006/07 | £1,364.35 |
| 2005/06 | £1,300.39 |
| 2004/05 | £1,258.67 |
| 2003/04 | £1,199.61 |
| 2002/03 | £1,098.32 |
| 2001/02 | £1,026.48 |
| 2000/01 | £982.46 |
| 1999/00 | £939.87 |
| 1998/99 | £868.45 |
| 1997/98 | £806.63 |
| 1996/97 | £751.49 |
| 1995/96 | £699.75 |
| 1994/95 | £688.50 |
| 1993/94 | £634.50 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribble Valley | £2,386.50 | −£79.48 | Compare |
| Blackburn with Darwen | £2,455.27 | −£10.71 | Compare |
| Rossendale | £2,519.97 | +£53.99 | Compare |
| Burnley | £2,549.42 | +£83.44 | 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 Hyndburn?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,465.98 a year. Bands run from £1,643.99 (Band A) to £4,931.96 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band A council tax a month in Hyndburn?
Band A is £1,643.99 a year: £164.40 a month over 10 payments or £137.00 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (58% of homes).
How much did Hyndburn council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,380.02 in 2025/26 to £2,465.98 in 2026/27, an increase of 3.6% (£85.96).
Who do I pay council tax to in Hyndburn?
You pay Hyndburn council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner, Lancashire fire and rescue and Parish or town council. 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
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we compile these figures.