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How much is Council Tax Band D in Northampton?
West Northamptonshire Council Band D Council Tax for Northampton in 2026/27 is approximately £2,200, including Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire precepts. Northampton is covered by a unitary authority with no separate county charge.
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Northampton is covered by West Northamptonshire Council, a unitary authority formed in 2021, whose Band D Council Tax for 2026/27 is roughly £1,835 for council services plus Northamptonshire Police (~£275) and Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue (~£90) precepts -- total around £2,200. Because West Northamptonshire is unitary, there is no separate county-level charge as there would be in a two-tier area. Annual increases tend to sit close to the maximum permitted without a local referendum (2.99% core plus up to 2% adult social care). Band multipliers are consistent nationwide: A x0.667, B x0.778, C x0.889, D reference, E x1.222, F x1.444, G x1.667, H x2.000. Discounts: 25% single occupier discount, 100% student exemption, and means-tested Council Tax Reduction for low-income households.
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This answer is informational only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Figures are for the 2025/26 UK tax year. See our methodology and sources.