Ashfield Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Ashfield is £2,608.76 for 2026/27, up 4.1% (£102.13) on last year. That is £217.24 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 267th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (52%), so the average bill per home is about £2,024.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East Midlands · Official England government statistics
Ashfield council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,739.17 | £173.92 | £144.93 | £1,304.38 | 30,350 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,029.04 | £202.90 | £169.09 | £1,521.78 | 12,080 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,318.90 | £231.89 | £193.24 | £1,739.17 | 9,230 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,608.76 | £260.88 | £217.40 | £1,956.57 | 4,590 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,188.48 | £318.85 | £265.71 | £2,391.36 | 1,600 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,768.21 | £376.82 | £314.02 | £2,826.16 | 530 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,347.93 | £434.79 | £362.33 | £3,260.95 | 130 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,217.52 | £521.75 | £434.79 | £3,913.14 | 30 |
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Where your Ashfield council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Ashfield but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,608.76 Band D charge, £213.20 (8%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £213.20 | 8.2% | £142.13 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,970.13 | 75.5% | £1,313.42 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £311.10 | 11.9% | £207.40 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £102.21 | 3.9% | £68.14 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £12.12 | 0.5% | £8.08 |
- District council £213 8.2%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,970 75.5%
- Police and crime commissioner £311 11.9%
- Fire and rescue authority £102 3.9%
- Parish/town council (average) £12 0.5%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Ashfield; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Ashfield council tax history
Band D in Ashfield has risen from £1,728.51 in 2016/17 to £2,608.76 in 2026/27 — 51% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.8%, the 212th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Ashfield Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,608.76 | +4.1% | £1,739.17 |
| 2025/26 | £2,506.63 | +4.5% | £1,671.09 |
| 2024/25 | £2,399.81 | +4.6% | £1,599.87 |
| 2023/24 | £2,293.63 | +4.8% | £1,529.09 |
| 2022/23 | £2,187.56 | +3.8% | £1,458.37 |
| 2021/22 | £2,107.09 | +3.1% | £1,404.73 |
| 2020/21 | £2,044.70 | +3.8% | £1,363.13 |
| 2019/20 | £1,969.28 | +4.4% | £1,312.85 |
| 2018/19 | £1,886.54 | +4.8% | £1,257.69 |
| 2017/18 | £1,799.89 | +4.1% | £1,199.93 |
| 2016/17 | £1,728.51 | – | £1,152.34 |
Homes by council tax band in Ashfield
Ashfield has 58,540 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 72% are in Bands A or B, so for most households the real bill is well below the Band D figure. The most common band is A, which costs £1,739.17 a year (£173.92 a month over 10 instalments).
Ashfield compared with East Midlands
Ashfield is the 28th cheapest of 35 councils in East Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,457.41 (£151.35 less than here). Cheapest: South Kesteven (£2,260.00); most expensive: Nottingham (£2,755.39).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | £2,528.75 | +5% |
| Bolsover | £2,559.41 | +4.6% |
| Mansfield | £2,600.38 | +4.1% |
| Ashfield | £2,608.76 | +4.1% |
| Gedling | £2,609.55 | +4.1% |
| Broxtowe | £2,618.21 | +4.1% |
| Rushcliffe | £2,643.27 | +4.4% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Ashfield drops from £1,739.17 to £1,304.38.
- Council Tax Reduction: Ashfield runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits — rules differ from council to council in England.
- Disregards and exemptions: full-time students, student halls, some carers and people with a severe mental impairment are not counted; all-student homes pay nothing.
- Disabled Band Reduction: if your home has been adapted for a disabled person you may be billed one band lower (Band A homes get a reduction of 1/9 of Band D).
Ashfield's 4.1% rise compares with an England average of 4.9%. Councils responsible for social care can raise their own share by up to 4.99% without a referendum, districts by under 3% or £5, and police and fire bodies by fixed cash amounts — so the area total can move by a different percentage.
Ashfield District Council added £6.07 at Band D
Ashfield District Council's own Band D charge went from £207.13 to £213.20 in 2026/27, an increase of £6.07. The council publishes a line-by-line reconciliation of what moved the figure. A higher revenue support grant took £178.70 off Band D. Lower retained business rates added £81.64, the line labelled "decrease in transfer to reserves" added £65.89 and the "net decrease in the cost of service" line added £103.86. Nottinghamshire County Council, the police, the fire authority and parish councils set the rest of the bill.
Terminal illness relief from April 2026
Since 1 April 2026 Ashfield gives a 100% council tax reduction to households on Council Tax Support where the bill payer's partner or a family member living with them is terminally ill. The named person must have a progressive disease with a life expectancy of less than 12 months, confirmed on a clinician-completed SR1 form. The relief starts from the SR1 date (or 1 April 2026 if the form is older). It runs to the end of the financial year in which the person dies, plus April of the next year if the death is in March. It continues if the person lives beyond 12 months. A GP, healthcare worker or support staff member can apply on the person's behalf by sending in the SR1.
Care leavers get up to 100% off until age 25. They do not have to apply, because Ashfield works with Nottinghamshire County Council to find who is entitled and applies the discount itself.
A sliding scale for empty homes
Ashfield still gives a short discount on newly empty homes. The clock starts when the home becomes empty and unfurnished, not when it changes owner:
- Band A is used because it is Ashfield's most common band (30,350 homes).
- Furnished second homes and holiday homes get no discount. Uninhabitable homes pay 100%, but the premium may not be charged, so contact the council.
- Direct debit dates are the 1st, 10th or 20th of the month, over 10 or 12 instalments. Not reporting a change that affects a discount can lead to a £70 fine.
| Time empty and unfurnished | Charge | Band A bill (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| First month | Nothing to pay | £0.00 |
| Months 2 to 6 | 75% (25% discount) | £1,304.38 a year rate |
| Months 7 to 12 | 100% | £1,739.17 |
| 1 to 5 years | 200% | £3,478.35 |
| 5 to 10 years | 300% | £5,217.52 |
| 10 years or more | 400% | £6,956.69 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Ashfield?
£2,608.76 a year in 2026/27, or £260.88 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Ashfield?
Band A: 30,350 of 58,540 homes (52%). A Band A bill is £1,739.17 in 2026/27.
How much has Ashfield council tax gone up?
4.1% this year, from £2,506.63 to £2,608.76 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 51%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Ashfield?
District council £213.20; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,970.13; Police and crime commissioner £311.10; Fire and rescue authority £102.21; Parish/town council (average) £12.12 (Band D, 2026/27).
How do I find my council tax band?
Search your postcode on GOV.UK “Check your Council Tax band”, run by the Valuation Office Agency. You can challenge your band if you think it is wrong.
Does Ashfield give a council tax discount for terminal illness?
Yes, if you get Council Tax Support. Since 1 April 2026 there is a 100% reduction where an SR1 form confirms that your partner or a family member in the household has a life expectancy of under 12 months.
Is there a discount on an empty home in Ashfield?
Yes, for a short time. There is nothing to pay for the first month, then 25% off for five months, then the full charge until the home has been empty for a year, when a premium starts.
Do care leavers pay council tax in Ashfield?
They can get up to 100% off until age 25. The council applies it automatically with Nottinghamshire County Council.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2026-27, Tables 1 to 9 (ODS)
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10 local authority level data
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2025-26 (revised), Table 10 Local Authority Level Data (ODS), used for England % change
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- MHCLG: Band D Council Tax figures 1993 onwards, Table 5 area Band D (live table, 2026-27 revised)
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Ashfield District Council – Council Tax discounts (empty homes, care leavers, terminal illness)
- Ashfield District Council – How has the Council Tax changed?
- Ashfield District Council – Pay your Council Tax
- Ashfield District Council – Council Tax support