Trafford council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Trafford is £2,291.70 a year for 2026/27. That's up 8.0% on 2025/26 and £100 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band C: 27% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,291.70 a year
- Council
- Trafford
- Type
- Metropolitan district
- Region
- North West
- Rank
- the 49th cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 2nd cheapest of 35 councils in the North West - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Trafford 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 | £1,527.80 | £152.78 | £127.32 |
| Band B | £1,782.43 | £178.24 | £148.54 |
| Band C | £2,037.07 | £203.71 | £169.76 |
| Band D | £2,291.70 | £229.17 | £190.98 |
| Band E | £2,800.97 | £280.10 | £233.41 |
| Band F | £3,310.23 | £331.02 | £275.85 |
| Band G | £3,819.50 | £381.95 | £318.29 |
| Band H | £4,583.40 | £458.34 | £381.95 |
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 Trafford is split between 4 bodies. Trafford council's own share is £1,850.54, including £34.43 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Trafford council | £1,850.54 | 81% |
| Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Police and Crime Commissioner functions | £285.30 | 12% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £1.91 | 0% |
| Other | £153.95 | 7% |
Homes in each band
41% of the 104,670 homes in Trafford are in band A or B, and 10% 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 Trafford
3 parish and town councils in Trafford add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,289.79; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington | £30.00 | £2,319.79 | +£0.00 |
| Partington | £68.30 | £2,358.09 | +£3.25 |
| Warburton | £50.00 | £2,339.79 | +£0.00 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Trafford
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. Trafford 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 |
Source: Trafford website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Trafford Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Trafford over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,291.70 |
| 2025/26 | £2,122.54 |
| 2024/25 | £1,972.61 |
| 2023/24 | £1,878.08 |
| 2022/23 | £1,785.54 |
| 2021/22 | £1,721.32 |
| 2020/21 | £1,644.14 |
| 2019/20 | £1,568.34 |
| 2018/19 | £1,485.76 |
| 2017/18 | £1,406.95 |
| 2016/17 | £1,344.30 |
| 2015/16 | £1,316.00 |
| 2014/15 | £1,315.97 |
| 2013/14 | £1,313.00 |
| 2012/13 | £1,303.31 |
| 2011/12 | £1,303.31 |
| 2010/11 | £1,303.32 |
| 2009/10 | £1,271.57 |
| 2008/09 | £1,210.80 |
| 2007/08 | £1,151.69 |
| 2006/07 | £1,098.48 |
| 2005/06 | £1,045.92 |
| 2004/05 | £990.34 |
| 2003/04 | £922.26 |
| 2002/03 | £816.88 |
| 2001/02 | £771.28 |
| 2000/01 | £722.97 |
| 1999/00 | £689.22 |
| 1998/99 | £657.00 |
| 1997/98 | £620.37 |
| 1996/97 | £591.66 |
| 1995/96 | £562.50 |
| 1994/95 | £544.50 |
| 1993/94 | £513.00 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | £2,312.04 | +£20.34 | Compare |
| Salford | £2,594.45 | +£302.75 | Compare |
| Cheshire East | £2,454.87 | +£163.17 | Compare |
| Warrington | £2,447.61 | +£155.91 | 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 Trafford?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,291.70 a year. Bands run from £1,527.80 (Band A) to £4,583.40 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band C council tax a month in Trafford?
Band C is £2,037.07 a year: £203.71 a month over 10 payments or £169.76 over 12. Band C is the most common band here (27% of homes).
How much did Trafford council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,122.54 in 2025/26 to £2,291.70 in 2026/27, an increase of 8.0% (£169.16).
Does Trafford charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Trafford 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 Trafford?
You pay Trafford council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Police and Crime Commissioner functions, Parish or town council 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
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we compile these figures.