Band D council tax in East Midlands
All 35 billing authorities in East Midlands ranked by their Band D annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band D = 9/9 of Band D; England average Band D: £2,391.52/year.
Which councils in East Midlands have the cheapest Band D council tax?
In East Midlands for 2026-27, Band D council tax ranges from £2,260.00/year (South Kesteven) to £2,755.39/year (City of Nottingham UA) across 35 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band D is £2,391.52 (9/9 of Band D).
- East Midlands average Band D
- £2,457.41
- Cheapest in East Midlands
- £2,260.00
- South Kesteven
- Most expensive in East Midlands
- £2,755.39
- City of Nottingham UA
| Rank | Council | Band D (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Kesteven | £2,260.00 | £2,260.00 | +5.5% |
| 2 | East Lindsey | £2,275.88 | £2,275.88 | +4.8% |
| 3 | South Holland | £2,278.20 | £2,278.20 | +4.7% |
| 4 | Derby City UA | £2,306.00 | £2,306.00 | +3.6% |
| 5 | Boston | £2,308.73 | £2,308.73 | +3.5% |
| 6 | Lincoln | £2,323.08 | £2,323.08 | +2.9% |
| 7 | North Kesteven | £2,337.81 | £2,337.81 | +2.2% |
| 8 | Chesterfield | £2,339.49 | £2,339.49 | +2.2% |
| 9 | South Derbyshire | £2,339.61 | £2,339.61 | +2.2% |
| 10 | West Lindsey | £2,354.25 | £2,354.25 | +1.6% |
| 11 | Erewash | £2,360.64 | £2,360.64 | +1.3% |
| 12 | Hinckley & Bosworth | £2,382.62 | £2,382.62 | +0.4% |
| 13 | High Peak | £2,384.66 | £2,384.66 | +0.3% |
| 14 | Harborough | £2,389.87 | £2,389.87 | +0.1% |
| 15 | Charnwood | £2,405.64 | £2,405.64 | -0.6% |
| 16 | Oadby & Wigston | £2,406.85 | £2,406.85 | -0.6% |
| 17 | Amber Valley | £2,407.69 | £2,407.69 | -0.7% |
| 18 | North West Leicestershire | £2,418.20 | £2,418.20 | -1.1% |
| 19 | North Northamptonshire | £2,423.96 | £2,423.96 | -1.4% |
| 20 | Melton | £2,429.67 | £2,429.67 | -1.6% |
| 21 | Derbyshire Dales | £2,444.70 | £2,444.70 | -2.2% |
| 22 | North East Derbyshire | £2,466.57 | £2,466.57 | -3.1% |
| 23 | West Northamptonshire | £2,486.66 | £2,486.66 | -4.0% |
| 24 | Blaby | £2,490.22 | £2,490.22 | -4.1% |
| 25 | Leicester City UA | £2,528.75 | £2,528.75 | -5.7% |
| 26 | Bolsover | £2,559.41 | £2,559.41 | -7.0% |
| 27 | Mansfield | £2,600.38 | £2,600.38 | -8.7% |
| 28 | Ashfield | £2,608.76 | £2,608.76 | -9.1% |
| 29 | Gedling | £2,609.55 | £2,609.55 | -9.1% |
| 30 | Broxtowe | £2,618.21 | £2,618.21 | -9.5% |
| 31 | Rushcliffe | £2,643.27 | £2,643.27 | -10.5% |
| 32 | Bassetlaw | £2,644.95 | £2,644.95 | -10.6% |
| 33 | Newark & Sherwood | £2,682.10 | £2,682.10 | -12.2% |
| 34 | Rutland UA | £2,737.58 | £2,737.58 | -14.5% |
| 35 | City of Nottingham UA | £2,755.39 | £2,755.39 | -15.2% |
Band D comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£2,146.76
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£2,360.73
- 3West Midlands30 councils£2,405.81
- 4East of England45 councils£2,408.51
- 5East Midlands← current35 councils£2,418.20
- 6North West35 councils£2,488.25
- 7South East64 councils£2,490.90
- 8South West27 councils£2,495.36
- 9North East12 councils£2,549.16
Regional figures show the median Band D charge across councils in that region.
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South Kesteven — Band D council tax
£2,260.00
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +5.5 — 5.5% cheaper than England average
England average Band D: £2,391.52 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
South Kesteven already has the lowest Band D in East Midlands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band D council tax in East Midlands?
- Across the 35 billing authorities in East Midlands, Band D charges range from £2,260.00 (South Kesteven) to £2,755.39 (City of Nottingham UA) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £2,391.52.
- Which council in East Midlands has the cheapest Band D?
- South Kesteven has the lowest Band D council tax in East Midlands: £2,260.00 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 5.5% below the England average.
- Which council in East Midlands has the most expensive Band D?
- City of Nottingham UA has the highest Band D council tax in East Midlands: £2,755.39 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).