Band C council tax in East Midlands
All 35 billing authorities in East Midlands ranked by their Band C annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band C = 8/9 of Band D; England average Band C: £2,125.80/year.
Which councils in East Midlands have the cheapest Band C council tax?
In East Midlands for 2026-27, Band C council tax ranges from £2,008.89/year (South Kesteven) to £2,449.24/year (City of Nottingham UA) across 35 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band C is £2,125.80 (8/9 of Band D).
- East Midlands average Band C
- £2,184.36
- Cheapest in East Midlands
- £2,008.89
- South Kesteven
- Most expensive in East Midlands
- £2,449.24
- City of Nottingham UA
| Rank | Council | Band C (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Kesteven | £2,008.89 | £2,260.00 | +5.5% |
| 2 | East Lindsey | £2,023.00 | £2,275.88 | +4.8% |
| 3 | South Holland | £2,025.07 | £2,278.20 | +4.7% |
| 4 | Derby City UA | £2,049.78 | £2,306.00 | +3.6% |
| 5 | Boston | £2,052.20 | £2,308.73 | +3.5% |
| 6 | Lincoln | £2,064.96 | £2,323.08 | +2.9% |
| 7 | North Kesteven | £2,078.05 | £2,337.81 | +2.2% |
| 8 | Chesterfield | £2,079.55 | £2,339.49 | +2.2% |
| 9 | South Derbyshire | £2,079.65 | £2,339.61 | +2.2% |
| 10 | West Lindsey | £2,092.67 | £2,354.25 | +1.6% |
| 11 | Erewash | £2,098.35 | £2,360.64 | +1.3% |
| 12 | Hinckley & Bosworth | £2,117.88 | £2,382.62 | +0.4% |
| 13 | High Peak | £2,119.70 | £2,384.66 | +0.3% |
| 14 | Harborough | £2,124.33 | £2,389.87 | +0.1% |
| 15 | Charnwood | £2,138.35 | £2,405.64 | -0.6% |
| 16 | Oadby & Wigston | £2,139.42 | £2,406.85 | -0.6% |
| 17 | Amber Valley | £2,140.17 | £2,407.69 | -0.7% |
| 18 | North West Leicestershire | £2,149.51 | £2,418.20 | -1.1% |
| 19 | North Northamptonshire | £2,154.63 | £2,423.96 | -1.4% |
| 20 | Melton | £2,159.71 | £2,429.67 | -1.6% |
| 21 | Derbyshire Dales | £2,173.07 | £2,444.70 | -2.2% |
| 22 | North East Derbyshire | £2,192.51 | £2,466.57 | -3.1% |
| 23 | West Northamptonshire | £2,210.36 | £2,486.66 | -4.0% |
| 24 | Blaby | £2,213.53 | £2,490.22 | -4.1% |
| 25 | Leicester City UA | £2,247.78 | £2,528.75 | -5.7% |
| 26 | Bolsover | £2,275.03 | £2,559.41 | -7.0% |
| 27 | Mansfield | £2,311.45 | £2,600.38 | -8.7% |
| 28 | Ashfield | £2,318.90 | £2,608.76 | -9.1% |
| 29 | Gedling | £2,319.60 | £2,609.55 | -9.1% |
| 30 | Broxtowe | £2,327.30 | £2,618.21 | -9.5% |
| 31 | Rushcliffe | £2,349.57 | £2,643.27 | -10.5% |
| 32 | Bassetlaw | £2,351.07 | £2,644.95 | -10.6% |
| 33 | Newark & Sherwood | £2,384.09 | £2,682.10 | -12.2% |
| 34 | Rutland UA | £2,433.40 | £2,737.58 | -14.5% |
| 35 | City of Nottingham UA | £2,449.24 | £2,755.39 | -15.2% |
Band C comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£1,908.23
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£2,098.43
- 3West Midlands30 councils£2,138.50
- 4East of England45 councils£2,140.90
- 5East Midlands← current35 councils£2,149.51
- 6North West35 councils£2,211.78
- 7South East64 councils£2,214.13
- 8South West27 councils£2,218.10
- 9North East12 councils£2,265.92
Regional figures show the median Band C charge across councils in that region.
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South Kesteven — Band C council tax
£2,008.89
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +5.5 — 5.5% cheaper than England average
England average Band C: £2,125.80 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
South Kesteven already has the lowest Band C in East Midlands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band C council tax in East Midlands?
- Across the 35 billing authorities in East Midlands, Band C charges range from £2,008.89 (South Kesteven) to £2,449.24 (City of Nottingham UA) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £2,125.80.
- Which council in East Midlands has the cheapest Band C?
- South Kesteven has the lowest Band C council tax in East Midlands: £2,008.89 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 5.5% below the England average.
- Which council in East Midlands has the most expensive Band C?
- City of Nottingham UA has the highest Band C council tax in East Midlands: £2,449.24 for 2026-27 (MHCLG).
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Contains public sector information published by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027 (MHCLG) (2026-27, published May 2026).