Band H council tax in East Midlands
All 35 billing authorities in East Midlands ranked by their Band H annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band H = 18/9 of Band D; England average Band H: £4,783.04/year.
Which councils in East Midlands have the cheapest Band H council tax?
In East Midlands for 2026-27, Band H council tax ranges from £4,520.00/year (South Kesteven) to £5,510.78/year (City of Nottingham UA) across 35 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band H is £4,783.04 (18/9 of Band D).
- East Midlands average Band H
- £4,914.82
- Cheapest in East Midlands
- £4,520.00
- South Kesteven
- Most expensive in East Midlands
- £5,510.78
- City of Nottingham UA
| Rank | Council | Band H (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Kesteven | £4,520.00 | £2,260.00 | +5.5% |
| 2 | East Lindsey | £4,551.76 | £2,275.88 | +4.8% |
| 3 | South Holland | £4,556.40 | £2,278.20 | +4.7% |
| 4 | Derby City UA | £4,612.00 | £2,306.00 | +3.6% |
| 5 | Boston | £4,617.46 | £2,308.73 | +3.5% |
| 6 | Lincoln | £4,646.16 | £2,323.08 | +2.9% |
| 7 | North Kesteven | £4,675.62 | £2,337.81 | +2.2% |
| 8 | Chesterfield | £4,678.98 | £2,339.49 | +2.2% |
| 9 | South Derbyshire | £4,679.22 | £2,339.61 | +2.2% |
| 10 | West Lindsey | £4,708.50 | £2,354.25 | +1.6% |
| 11 | Erewash | £4,721.28 | £2,360.64 | +1.3% |
| 12 | Hinckley & Bosworth | £4,765.24 | £2,382.62 | +0.4% |
| 13 | High Peak | £4,769.32 | £2,384.66 | +0.3% |
| 14 | Harborough | £4,779.74 | £2,389.87 | +0.1% |
| 15 | Charnwood | £4,811.28 | £2,405.64 | -0.6% |
| 16 | Oadby & Wigston | £4,813.70 | £2,406.85 | -0.6% |
| 17 | Amber Valley | £4,815.38 | £2,407.69 | -0.7% |
| 18 | North West Leicestershire | £4,836.40 | £2,418.20 | -1.1% |
| 19 | North Northamptonshire | £4,847.92 | £2,423.96 | -1.4% |
| 20 | Melton | £4,859.34 | £2,429.67 | -1.6% |
| 21 | Derbyshire Dales | £4,889.40 | £2,444.70 | -2.2% |
| 22 | North East Derbyshire | £4,933.14 | £2,466.57 | -3.1% |
| 23 | West Northamptonshire | £4,973.32 | £2,486.66 | -4.0% |
| 24 | Blaby | £4,980.44 | £2,490.22 | -4.1% |
| 25 | Leicester City UA | £5,057.50 | £2,528.75 | -5.7% |
| 26 | Bolsover | £5,118.82 | £2,559.41 | -7.0% |
| 27 | Mansfield | £5,200.76 | £2,600.38 | -8.7% |
| 28 | Ashfield | £5,217.52 | £2,608.76 | -9.1% |
| 29 | Gedling | £5,219.10 | £2,609.55 | -9.1% |
| 30 | Broxtowe | £5,236.42 | £2,618.21 | -9.5% |
| 31 | Rushcliffe | £5,286.54 | £2,643.27 | -10.5% |
| 32 | Bassetlaw | £5,289.90 | £2,644.95 | -10.6% |
| 33 | Newark & Sherwood | £5,364.20 | £2,682.10 | -12.2% |
| 34 | Rutland UA | £5,475.16 | £2,737.58 | -14.5% |
| 35 | City of Nottingham UA | £5,510.78 | £2,755.39 | -15.2% |
Band H comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£4,293.52
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£4,721.46
- 3West Midlands30 councils£4,811.62
- 4East of England45 councils£4,817.02
- 5East Midlands← current35 councils£4,836.40
- 6North West35 councils£4,976.50
- 7South East64 councils£4,981.80
- 8South West27 councils£4,990.72
- 9North East12 councils£5,098.32
Regional figures show the median Band H charge across councils in that region.
Other bands in East Midlands
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South Kesteven — Band H council tax
£4,520.00
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +5.5 — 5.5% cheaper than England average
England average Band H: £4,783.04 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
South Kesteven already has the lowest Band H in East Midlands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band H council tax in East Midlands?
- Across the 35 billing authorities in East Midlands, Band H charges range from £4,520.00 (South Kesteven) to £5,510.78 (City of Nottingham UA) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £4,783.04.
- Which council in East Midlands has the cheapest Band H?
- South Kesteven has the lowest Band H council tax in East Midlands: £4,520.00 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 5.5% below the England average.
- Which council in East Midlands has the most expensive Band H?
- City of Nottingham UA has the highest Band H council tax in East Midlands: £5,510.78 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).