Band G council tax in East Midlands
All 35 billing authorities in East Midlands ranked by their Band G annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band G = 15/9 of Band D; England average Band G: £3,985.87/year.
Which councils in East Midlands have the cheapest Band G council tax?
In East Midlands for 2026-27, Band G council tax ranges from £3,766.67/year (South Kesteven) to £4,592.32/year (City of Nottingham UA) across 35 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band G is £3,985.87 (15/9 of Band D).
- East Midlands average Band G
- £4,095.68
- Cheapest in East Midlands
- £3,766.67
- South Kesteven
- Most expensive in East Midlands
- £4,592.32
- City of Nottingham UA
| Rank | Council | Band G (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Kesteven | £3,766.67 | £2,260.00 | +5.5% |
| 2 | East Lindsey | £3,793.13 | £2,275.88 | +4.8% |
| 3 | South Holland | £3,797.00 | £2,278.20 | +4.7% |
| 4 | Derby City UA | £3,843.33 | £2,306.00 | +3.6% |
| 5 | Boston | £3,847.88 | £2,308.73 | +3.5% |
| 6 | Lincoln | £3,871.80 | £2,323.08 | +2.9% |
| 7 | North Kesteven | £3,896.35 | £2,337.81 | +2.2% |
| 8 | Chesterfield | £3,899.15 | £2,339.49 | +2.2% |
| 9 | South Derbyshire | £3,899.35 | £2,339.61 | +2.2% |
| 10 | West Lindsey | £3,923.75 | £2,354.25 | +1.6% |
| 11 | Erewash | £3,934.40 | £2,360.64 | +1.3% |
| 12 | Hinckley & Bosworth | £3,971.03 | £2,382.62 | +0.4% |
| 13 | High Peak | £3,974.43 | £2,384.66 | +0.3% |
| 14 | Harborough | £3,983.12 | £2,389.87 | +0.1% |
| 15 | Charnwood | £4,009.40 | £2,405.64 | -0.6% |
| 16 | Oadby & Wigston | £4,011.42 | £2,406.85 | -0.6% |
| 17 | Amber Valley | £4,012.82 | £2,407.69 | -0.7% |
| 18 | North West Leicestershire | £4,030.33 | £2,418.20 | -1.1% |
| 19 | North Northamptonshire | £4,039.93 | £2,423.96 | -1.4% |
| 20 | Melton | £4,049.45 | £2,429.67 | -1.6% |
| 21 | Derbyshire Dales | £4,074.50 | £2,444.70 | -2.2% |
| 22 | North East Derbyshire | £4,110.95 | £2,466.57 | -3.1% |
| 23 | West Northamptonshire | £4,144.43 | £2,486.66 | -4.0% |
| 24 | Blaby | £4,150.37 | £2,490.22 | -4.1% |
| 25 | Leicester City UA | £4,214.58 | £2,528.75 | -5.7% |
| 26 | Bolsover | £4,265.68 | £2,559.41 | -7.0% |
| 27 | Mansfield | £4,333.97 | £2,600.38 | -8.7% |
| 28 | Ashfield | £4,347.93 | £2,608.76 | -9.1% |
| 29 | Gedling | £4,349.25 | £2,609.55 | -9.1% |
| 30 | Broxtowe | £4,363.68 | £2,618.21 | -9.5% |
| 31 | Rushcliffe | £4,405.45 | £2,643.27 | -10.5% |
| 32 | Bassetlaw | £4,408.25 | £2,644.95 | -10.6% |
| 33 | Newark & Sherwood | £4,470.17 | £2,682.10 | -12.2% |
| 34 | Rutland UA | £4,562.63 | £2,737.58 | -14.5% |
| 35 | City of Nottingham UA | £4,592.32 | £2,755.39 | -15.2% |
Band G comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£3,577.93
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£3,934.55
- 3West Midlands30 councils£4,009.68
- 4East of England45 councils£4,014.18
- 5East Midlands← current35 councils£4,030.33
- 6North West35 councils£4,147.08
- 7South East64 councils£4,151.50
- 8South West27 councils£4,158.93
- 9North East12 councils£4,248.60
Regional figures show the median Band G charge across councils in that region.
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South Kesteven — Band G council tax
£3,766.67
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +5.5 — 5.5% cheaper than England average
England average Band G: £3,985.87 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
South Kesteven already has the lowest Band G in East Midlands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band G council tax in East Midlands?
- Across the 35 billing authorities in East Midlands, Band G charges range from £3,766.67 (South Kesteven) to £4,592.32 (City of Nottingham UA) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £3,985.87.
- Which council in East Midlands has the cheapest Band G?
- South Kesteven has the lowest Band G council tax in East Midlands: £3,766.67 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 5.5% below the England average.
- Which council in East Midlands has the most expensive Band G?
- City of Nottingham UA has the highest Band G council tax in East Midlands: £4,592.32 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).