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Council tax in West Northamptonshire, 2026/27
A Band D home in West Northamptonshire pays £2,486.66 this year, on average, up £124.15 (5.3%) on 2025/26. West Northamptonshire Council keeps £1,959.40 (79%); the rest goes to Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner (£335.04), Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (fire) (£90.39) and parish and town councils (£101.83).
Who gets your Band D bill
West Northamptonshire Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- West Northamptonshire Council (its own share)£1,959.40
- Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner£335.04
- Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (fire)£90.39
- Parish and town councils (on average)£101.83
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Northamptonshire Council | £1,959.40 | 78.8% | +£92.42 | 5.0% |
| Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £335.04 | 13.5% | +£15.00 | 4.7% |
| Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (fire) | £90.39 | 3.6% | +£10.00 | 12.4% |
| Parish and town councils | £101.83 | 4.1% | +£6.73 | 7.1% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,486.66 | 100% | +£124.15 | 5.3% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £124.15 a year. West Northamptonshire Council’s own share rose £92.42; Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner and Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (fire) rose £25.00 between them; parish and town councils, on average, rose £6.73.
Not your council?
Or pick it from the list. Bills are for Band D and two adults; other bands pay a fixed share of Band D, and someone living alone gets 25% off. From Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities and Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities, 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026.