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Council tax in the East Midlands, 2026/27
The 35 billing authorities in the East Midlands charge between £2,260 (South Kesteven) and £2,755 (Nottingham) for a Band D home in 2026/27. The simple average is £2,457 against £2,392 for England, and bills rose 4.0% on average compared with 2025/26.
Counties and areas: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire.
| Council | Type | Band A | Band D | Band H | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Valley | shire district, Derbyshire | £1,605 | £2,408 | £4,815 | +4.8% |
| Ashfield | shire district, Nottinghamshire | £1,739 | £2,609 | £5,218 | +4.1% |
| Bassetlaw | shire district, Nottinghamshire | £1,763 | £2,645 | £5,290 | +4.2% |
| Blaby | shire district, Leicestershire | £1,660 | £2,490 | £4,980 | +3.5% |
| Bolsover | shire district, Derbyshire | £1,706 | £2,559 | £5,119 | +4.6% |
| Boston | shire district, Lincolnshire | £1,539 | £2,309 | £4,617 | +3.2% |
| Broxtowe | shire district, Nottinghamshire | £1,745 | £2,618 | £5,236 | +4.1% |
| Charnwood | shire district, Leicestershire | £1,604 | £2,406 | £4,811 | +3.4% |
| Chesterfield | shire district, Derbyshire | £1,560 | £2,339 | £4,679 | +4.8% |
| Derby | unitary authority | £1,537 | £2,306 | £4,612 | +5.0% |
| Derbyshire Dales | shire district, Derbyshire | £1,630 | £2,445 | £4,889 | +4.8% |
| East Lindsey | shire district, Lincolnshire | £1,517 | £2,276 | £4,552 | +3.4% |
| Erewash | shire district, Derbyshire | £1,574 | £2,361 | £4,721 | +4.5% |
| Gedling | shire district, Nottinghamshire | £1,740 | £2,610 | £5,219 | +4.1% |
| Harborough | shire district, Leicestershire | £1,593 | £2,390 | £4,780 | +2.8% |
| High Peak | shire district, Derbyshire | £1,590 | £2,385 | £4,769 | +4.8% |
| Hinckley and Bosworth | shire district, Leicestershire | £1,588 | £2,383 | £4,765 | +3.4% |
| Leicester | unitary authority | £1,686 | £2,529 | £5,058 | +5.0% |
| Lincoln | shire district, Lincolnshire | £1,549 | £2,323 | £4,646 | +2.8% |
| Mansfield | shire district, Nottinghamshire | £1,734 | £2,600 | £5,201 | +4.1% |
| Melton | shire district, Leicestershire | £1,620 | £2,430 | £4,859 | +3.4% |
| Newark and Sherwood | shire district, Nottinghamshire | £1,788 | £2,682 | £5,364 | +3.9% |
| North East Derbyshire | shire district, Derbyshire | £1,644 | £2,467 | £4,933 | +4.7% |
| North Kesteven | shire district, Lincolnshire | £1,559 | £2,338 | £4,676 | +3.4% |
| North Northamptonshire | unitary authority | £1,616 | £2,424 | £4,848 | +5.3% |
| North West Leicestershire | shire district, Leicestershire | £1,612 | £2,418 | £4,836 | +3.4% |
| Nottingham | unitary authority | £1,837 | £2,755 | £5,511 | +3.7% |
| Oadby and Wigston | shire district, Leicestershire | £1,605 | £2,407 | £4,814 | +3.3% |
| Rushcliffe | shire district, Nottinghamshire | £1,762 | £2,643 | £5,287 | +4.4% |
| Rutland | unitary authority | £1,825 | £2,738 | £5,475 | +2.5% |
| South Derbyshire | shire district, Derbyshire | £1,560 | £2,340 | £4,679 | +4.8% |
| South Holland | shire district, Lincolnshire | £1,519 | £2,278 | £4,556 | +3.3% |
| South Kesteven | shire district, Lincolnshire | £1,507 | £2,260 | £4,520 | +3.3% |
| West Lindsey | shire district, Lincolnshire | £1,570 | £2,354 | £4,709 | +3.3% |
| West Northamptonshire | unitary authority | £1,658 | £2,487 | £4,973 | +5.3% |
Other regions: East of England, London, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sources
- Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027 (MHCLG statistical release, 25 March 2026) (accessed 2026-09-12) ✓ checked
- Council Tax levels 2026 to 2027: Tables 1 to 9 (Table 9: area council tax for a dwelling occupied by two adults by band) (accessed 2026-09-12) ✓ checked
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Council Tax Ledger shows the average area council tax for 2026/27 for a dwelling occupied by two adults with no discounts, as published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Parish precepts vary within a district, so your bill may differ. Not financial advice.