Wigan council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Wigan is £2,152.68 a year for 2026/27. That's up 6.0% on 2025/26 and £239 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 45% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,152.68 a year
- Council
- Wigan
- Type
- Metropolitan district
- Region
- North West
- Rank
- the 21st cheapest of 296 councils in England
the cheapest of 35 councils in the North West - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Wigan 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 | £1,435.12 | £143.51 | £119.59 |
| Band B | £1,674.31 | £167.43 | £139.53 |
| Band C | £1,913.49 | £191.35 | £159.46 |
| Band D | £2,152.68 | £215.27 | £179.39 |
| Band E | £2,631.05 | £263.11 | £219.25 |
| Band F | £3,109.43 | £310.94 | £259.12 |
| Band G | £3,587.80 | £358.78 | £298.98 |
| Band H | £4,305.36 | £430.54 | £358.78 |
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 Wigan is split between 4 bodies. Wigan council's own share is £1,712.29, including £32.62 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan council | £1,712.29 | 80% |
| Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Police and Crime Commissioner functions | £285.30 | 13% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £1.14 | 0% |
| Other | £153.95 | 7% |
Homes in each band
68% of the 154,590 homes in Wigan are in band A or B, and 2% 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 Wigan
2 parish and town councils in Wigan add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,151.54; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haigh | £59.45 | £2,210.99 | +£1.73 |
| Shevington | £28.88 | £2,180.42 | +£0.84 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Wigan
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. Wigan 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: bill reduced to nil (or disregarded if jointly liable) until age 25; Empty and unfurnished homes: 100% discount for first month, then 25% for up to 6 months; Empty homes needing or undergoing major repair: 75% discount for up to 12 months |
Source: Wigan website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Wigan Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Wigan over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,152.68 |
| 2025/26 | £2,031.28 |
| 2024/25 | £1,923.63 |
| 2023/24 | £1,831.73 |
| 2022/23 | £1,741.39 |
| 2021/22 | £1,678.45 |
| 2020/21 | £1,615.94 |
| 2019/20 | £1,566.08 |
| 2018/19 | £1,533.08 |
| 2017/18 | £1,475.52 |
| 2016/17 | £1,432.86 |
| 2015/16 | £1,402.88 |
| 2014/15 | £1,402.93 |
| 2013/14 | £1,402.95 |
| 2012/13 | £1,369.41 |
| 2011/12 | £1,369.41 |
| 2010/11 | £1,369.85 |
| 2009/10 | £1,343.68 |
| 2008/09 | £1,309.91 |
| 2007/08 | £1,277.22 |
| 2006/07 | £1,232.45 |
| 2005/06 | £1,192.20 |
| 2004/05 | £1,135.93 |
| 2003/04 | £1,098.41 |
| 2002/03 | £1,009.05 |
| 2001/02 | £961.03 |
| 2000/01 | £887.24 |
| 1999/00 | £834.98 |
| 1998/99 | £774.25 |
| 1997/98 | £748.06 |
| 1996/97 | £700.02 |
| 1995/96 | £619.88 |
| 1994/95 | £594.00 |
| 1993/94 | £650.25 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
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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 Wigan?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,152.68 a year. Bands run from £1,435.12 (Band A) to £4,305.36 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band A council tax a month in Wigan?
Band A is £1,435.12 a year: £143.51 a month over 10 payments or £119.59 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (45% of homes).
How much did Wigan council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,031.28 in 2025/26 to £2,152.68 in 2026/27, an increase of 6.0% (£121.40).
Does Wigan charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Wigan 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 Wigan?
You pay Wigan 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
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