Bassetlaw Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Bassetlaw is £2,644.95 for 2026/27, up 4.2% (£105.42) on last year. That is £253.43 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 281st lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (49%), so the average bill per home is about £2,181.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East Midlands · Official England government statistics
Bassetlaw council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,763.30 | £176.33 | £146.94 | £1,322.48 | 28,430 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,057.18 | £205.72 | £171.43 | £1,542.89 | 9,180 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,351.07 | £235.11 | £195.92 | £1,763.30 | 7,190 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,644.95 | £264.50 | £220.41 | £1,983.71 | 7,150 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,232.72 | £323.27 | £269.39 | £2,424.54 | 3,580 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,820.48 | £382.05 | £318.37 | £2,865.36 | 1,750 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,408.25 | £440.83 | £367.35 | £3,306.19 | 740 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,289.90 | £528.99 | £440.83 | £3,967.42 | 60 |
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Where your Bassetlaw council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Bassetlaw but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,644.95 Band D charge, £212.05 (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 | £212.05 | 8.0% | £141.37 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,970.13 | 74.5% | £1,313.42 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £311.10 | 11.8% | £207.40 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £102.21 | 3.9% | £68.14 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £49.46 | 1.9% | £32.97 |
- District council £212 8.0%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,970 74.5%
- Police and crime commissioner £311 11.8%
- Fire and rescue authority £102 3.9%
- Parish/town council (average) £49 1.9%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Bassetlaw; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Bassetlaw council tax history
Band D in Bassetlaw has risen from £1,734.36 in 2016/17 to £2,644.95 in 2026/27 — 53% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 24.2%, the 186th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Bassetlaw Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,644.95 | +4.2% | £1,763.30 |
| 2025/26 | £2,539.53 | +4.8% | £1,693.02 |
| 2024/25 | £2,423.75 | +4.6% | £1,615.83 |
| 2023/24 | £2,317.01 | +4.8% | £1,544.67 |
| 2022/23 | £2,210.09 | +3.8% | £1,473.39 |
| 2021/22 | £2,128.86 | +3.4% | £1,419.24 |
| 2020/21 | £2,059.27 | +3.9% | £1,372.85 |
| 2019/20 | £1,981.59 | +4.7% | £1,321.06 |
| 2018/19 | £1,892.57 | +4.9% | £1,261.71 |
| 2017/18 | £1,804.77 | +4.1% | £1,203.18 |
| 2016/17 | £1,734.36 | – | £1,156.24 |
Homes by council tax band in Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw has 58,080 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 65% 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 £1,763.30 a year (£176.33 a month over 10 instalments).
Bassetlaw compared with East Midlands
Bassetlaw is the 32nd cheapest of 35 councils in East Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,457.41 (£187.54 less than here). Cheapest: South Kesteven (£2,260.00); most expensive: Nottingham (£2,755.39).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling | £2,609.55 | +4.1% |
| Broxtowe | £2,618.21 | +4.1% |
| Rushcliffe | £2,643.27 | +4.4% |
| Bassetlaw | £2,644.95 | +4.2% |
| Newark and Sherwood | £2,682.10 | +3.9% |
| Rutland | £2,737.58 | +2.5% |
| Nottingham | £2,755.39 | +3.7% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Bassetlaw drops from £1,763.30 to £1,322.48.
- Council Tax Reduction: Bassetlaw 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).
Bassetlaw's 4.2% 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.
Who gets what from a Bassetlaw Band D bill
Bassetlaw's own 2026/27 figures split the average Band D bill of £2,644.95 like this: Nottinghamshire County Council (including adult social care) £1,970.13, Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner £311.10, the Combined Fire Authority £102.21, Bassetlaw District Council £212.05, and an average of £49.46 for the district's 48 parish and town councils. The council tax base is 39,026.43 Band D equivalent homes.
Parish charges vary a lot. In East Retford, the Charter Trustees add just £2.88 at Band D. Harworth & Bircotes Town Council adds £126.96, Misterton £179.24 and Rampton £235.43. That makes a Band D home in Rampton £2,830.92 a year.
Council Tax Reduction bands
Bassetlaw sets a local scheme for working-age people every year. For 2026/27 the income bands went up 1.7%, in line with CPI, so most claimants stay in the same band.
| Band | Who | Discount | Band A bill left (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Working-age households with a severe disability premium (or SDP transitional protection in UC) | 95% | £88.16 |
| 2 | On IS, ESA, income-based JSA or maximum UC, or income up to £99.99 a week | 88% | £211.60 |
| 3 | Weekly income £100 to £224.20 | 65% | £617.15 |
| 4 | Weekly income £224.21 to £297.27 | 45% | £969.81 |
| 5 | Weekly income £297.28 to £406.30 | 25% | £1,322.48 |
Empty homes, second homes and weekly payments
- Empty and unfurnished homes get 25% off for up to six months. Homes needing major repair get 25% off for up to 12 months. The discount belongs to the property, so a new owner doesn't restart it.
- After two years empty, Bassetlaw charges a 100% premium (200% in total), or £3,526.60 on a Band A home.
- Bassetlaw says second homes pay the full rate with no discount, and that the premium is not charged on second homes.
- Direct debit offers five dates (the 1st, 10th, 15th, 25th or 28th) over 10 or 12 months. Bassetlaw also offers weekly direct debit, collected every Friday. If you miss an instalment and don't pay within 7 days of a reminder, you lose the right to pay by instalments.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Bassetlaw?
£2,644.95 a year in 2026/27, or £264.50 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Bassetlaw?
Band A: 28,430 of 58,080 homes (49%). A Band A bill is £1,763.30 in 2026/27.
How much has Bassetlaw council tax gone up?
4.2% this year, from £2,539.53 to £2,644.95 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 53%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Bassetlaw?
District council £212.05; 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) £49.46 (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.
What is the maximum Council Tax Reduction in Bassetlaw?
95% for working-age households with a severe disability premium, and 88% for those on out-of-work benefits or with very low income. Pensioners can get up to 100%.
Does Bassetlaw charge a second homes premium?
No. Second homes pay the full council tax with no discount. Bassetlaw says the premium is not charged on second homes.
Can I pay Bassetlaw council tax weekly?
Yes. Weekly direct debits are collected every Friday.
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)
- Bassetlaw District Council – Your council tax explained 2026/27
- Bassetlaw District Council – How to pay your council tax
- Bassetlaw District Council – Council tax discounts and disabled relief