Bolsover Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Bolsover is £2,559.41 for 2026/27, up 4.6% (£111.90) on last year. That is £167.89 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 240th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (57%), so the average bill per home is about £1,969.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East Midlands · Official England government statistics
Bolsover council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,706.27 | £170.63 | £142.19 | £1,279.71 | 22,490 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,990.65 | £199.07 | £165.89 | £1,492.99 | 7,090 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,275.03 | £227.50 | £189.59 | £1,706.27 | 4,950 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,559.41 | £255.94 | £213.28 | £1,919.56 | 3,120 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,128.17 | £312.82 | £260.68 | £2,346.13 | 1,160 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,696.93 | £369.69 | £308.08 | £2,772.69 | 350 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,265.68 | £426.57 | £355.47 | £3,199.26 | 160 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,118.82 | £511.88 | £426.57 | £3,839.12 | 20 |
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Where your Bolsover council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Bolsover but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,559.41 Band D charge, £215.20 (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 | £215.20 | 8.4% | £143.47 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,708.99 | 66.8% | £1,139.33 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £308.60 | 12.1% | £205.73 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £98.41 | 3.8% | £65.61 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £228.21 | 8.9% | £152.14 |
- District council £215 8.4%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,709 66.8%
- Police and crime commissioner £309 12.1%
- Fire and rescue authority £98 3.8%
- Parish/town council (average) £228 8.9%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Bolsover; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Bolsover council tax history
Band D in Bolsover has risen from £1,690.45 in 2016/17 to £2,559.41 in 2026/27 — 51% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 25.5%, the 135th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Bolsover Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,559.41 | +4.6% | £1,706.27 |
| 2025/26 | £2,447.51 | +5.5% | £1,631.67 |
| 2024/25 | £2,320.84 | +5.5% | £1,547.23 |
| 2023/24 | £2,200.71 | +4.3% | £1,467.14 |
| 2022/23 | £2,110.73 | +3.5% | £1,407.15 |
| 2021/22 | £2,039.78 | +3.0% | £1,359.85 |
| 2020/21 | £1,981.16 | +3.0% | £1,320.77 |
| 2019/20 | £1,923.99 | +4.6% | £1,282.66 |
| 2018/19 | £1,839.50 | +4.9% | £1,226.33 |
| 2017/18 | £1,754.36 | +3.8% | £1,169.57 |
| 2016/17 | £1,690.45 | – | £1,126.97 |
Homes by council tax band in Bolsover
Bolsover has 39,340 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 75% 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 £1,706.27 a year (£170.63 a month over 10 instalments).
Bolsover compared with East Midlands
Bolsover is the 26th cheapest of 35 councils in East Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,457.41 (£102.00 less than here). Cheapest: South Kesteven (£2,260.00); most expensive: Nottingham (£2,755.39).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| West Northamptonshire | £2,486.66 | +5.3% |
| Blaby | £2,490.22 | +3.5% |
| 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% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Bolsover drops from £1,706.27 to £1,279.71.
- Council Tax Reduction: Bolsover 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).
Bolsover's 4.6% 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.
The April 2026 empty homes premium in Bolsover
Bolsover introduced a long-term empty premium on 1 April 2026. A home that becomes empty and unfurnished still gets 100% off for its first three months, then pays the standard charge. On Bolsover's most common band, Band A (22,490 homes), that means:
- The clock runs from when the home became empty, so a buyer or new tenant inherits it. The council asks people buying an empty home to call 01246 242440 first.
- Furnished homes with no resident pay the standard charge from day one. Bolsover's page does not list a second homes premium.
- Council Tax Support can only start once you move in, so an empty-property charge can still be due before then.
| Empty and unfurnished for | What is due | Band A bill (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 3 months | Nothing (100% discount) | £0.00 |
| 3 to 12 months | Standard charge | £1,706.27 |
| 1 to 5 years | 200% | £3,412.55 |
| 5 to 10 years | 300% | £5,118.82 |
| 10 years or more | 400% | £6,825.09 |
Support and paying in Bolsover
Bolsover's Council Tax Support page says every working-age claimant pays at least 8.5% of their bill, unless they get a war pension. Pension-age claimants and working-age war pensioners can get up to 100%. Changes must be reported within 21 days.
Parish precepts make a large difference here. Band D in 2026/27 ranges from £2,441.53 in Barlborough to £2,882.66 in Elmton with Creswell. Direct debits can be taken on the 1st, 7th, 15th, 21st or 28th, and you can pay by cash or card at kiosks in the contact centres in Bolsover, Clowne, Shirebrook and South Normanton.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Bolsover?
£2,559.41 a year in 2026/27, or £255.94 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Bolsover?
Band A: 22,490 of 39,340 homes (57%). A Band A bill is £1,706.27 in 2026/27.
How much has Bolsover council tax gone up?
4.6% this year, from £2,447.51 to £2,559.41 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 51%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Bolsover?
District council £215.20; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,708.99; Police and crime commissioner £308.60; Fire and rescue authority £98.41; Parish/town council (average) £228.21 (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 Bolsover charge an empty homes premium?
Yes, from 1 April 2026. Homes empty and unfurnished for over a year pay 200%, rising to 300% after five years and 400% after ten.
What is the minimum a working-age person pays with Council Tax Support in Bolsover?
8.5% of the bill, unless they get a war pension.
Which Bolsover parish has the highest council tax?
Elmton with Creswell, at £2,882.66 for Band D in 2026/27. Barlborough is the lowest at £2,441.53.
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)
- Bolsover District Council – Empty homes premium
- Bolsover District Council – Council Tax support
- Bolsover District Council – Band charges 2026/27
- Bolsover District Council – How to pay