Answers · UK 2025/26
How much is Council Tax Band D in Preston?
Preston City Council Band D Council Tax for 2026/27 is approximately £2,310, once the Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Police and Lancashire Fire precepts are added to the district charge.
Full answer
Preston sits within Lancashire, so the Band D bill combines several precepts: Preston City Council's own charge (~£290), Lancashire County Council (~£1,650, the largest share), Lancashire Police (~£280) and Lancashire Fire & Rescue (~£90) -- total around £2,310. This layered structure is typical of district areas within a two-tier county, unlike unitary authorities such as Blackpool or Blackburn with Darwen, which sit just outside Lancashire's county area and set their own single combined rate. Band multipliers apply the same way everywhere: 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% exemption for full-time students, and Council Tax Reduction for low-income households via the local authority.
Try the calculator
More answers
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.