Stockport council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Stockport is £2,618.90 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.8% on 2025/26 and £227 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 24% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,618.90 a year
- Council
- Stockport
- Type
- Metropolitan district
- Region
- North West
- Rank
- the 24th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 3rd most expensive of 35 councils in the North West - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Stockport 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 | £1,745.93 | £174.59 | £145.49 |
| Band B | £2,036.92 | £203.69 | £169.74 |
| Band C | £2,327.91 | £232.79 | £193.99 |
| Band D | £2,618.90 | £261.89 | £218.24 |
| Band E | £3,200.88 | £320.09 | £266.74 |
| Band F | £3,782.86 | £378.29 | £315.24 |
| Band G | £4,364.83 | £436.48 | £363.74 |
| Band H | £5,237.80 | £523.78 | £436.48 |
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 Stockport is split between 3 bodies. Stockport council's own share is £2,179.65, including £41.52 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Stockport council | £2,179.65 | 83% |
| Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Police and Crime Commissioner functions | £285.30 | 11% |
| Other | £153.95 | 6% |
Homes in each band
46% of the 134,340 homes in Stockport are in band A or B, and 8% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Stockport
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. Stockport 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 living in Stockport: council tax reduced to zero until age 25 |
Source: Stockport website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Stockport Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Stockport over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,618.90 |
| 2025/26 | £2,475.31 |
| 2024/25 | £2,346.64 |
| 2023/24 | £2,234.66 |
| 2022/23 | £2,142.40 |
| 2021/22 | £2,059.15 |
| 2020/21 | £1,989.98 |
| 2019/20 | £1,916.90 |
| 2018/19 | £1,839.96 |
| 2017/18 | £1,744.02 |
| 2016/17 | £1,665.52 |
| 2015/16 | £1,606.99 |
| 2014/15 | £1,606.99 |
| 2013/14 | £1,604.02 |
| 2012/13 | £1,559.96 |
| 2011/12 | £1,559.96 |
| 2010/11 | £1,560.56 |
| 2009/10 | £1,506.30 |
| 2008/09 | £1,441.43 |
| 2007/08 | £1,376.32 |
| 2006/07 | £1,314.22 |
| 2005/06 | £1,252.33 |
| 2004/05 | £1,197.84 |
| 2003/04 | £1,150.47 |
| 2002/03 | £1,079.28 |
| 2001/02 | £1,018.74 |
| 2000/01 | £952.78 |
| 1999/00 | £916.65 |
| 1998/99 | £871.24 |
| 1997/98 | £839.18 |
| 1996/97 | £803.48 |
| 1995/96 | £767.25 |
| 1994/95 | £689.63 |
| 1993/94 | £645.75 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire East | £2,454.87 | −£164.03 | Compare |
| Manchester | £2,312.04 | −£306.86 | Compare |
| Tameside | £2,447.21 | −£171.69 | Compare |
| High Peak | £2,384.66 | −£234.24 | 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 Stockport?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,618.90 a year. Bands run from £1,745.93 (Band A) to £5,237.80 (Band H).
How much is Band A council tax a month in Stockport?
Band A is £1,745.93 a year: £174.59 a month over 10 payments or £145.49 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (24% of homes).
How much did Stockport council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,475.31 in 2025/26 to £2,618.90 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.8% (£143.59).
Does Stockport charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Stockport 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 Stockport?
You pay Stockport 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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