Chesterfield Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Chesterfield is £2,339.49 for 2026/27, up 4.8% (£106.37) on last year. That is £52.03 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 80th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (53%), so the average bill per home is about £1,832.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East Midlands · Official England government statistics
Chesterfield council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,559.66 | £155.97 | £129.97 | £1,169.75 | 27,140 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,819.60 | £181.96 | £151.63 | £1,364.70 | 10,690 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,079.55 | £207.95 | £173.30 | £1,559.66 | 6,600 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,339.49 | £233.95 | £194.96 | £1,754.62 | 4,130 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,859.38 | £285.94 | £238.28 | £2,144.53 | 2,210 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,379.26 | £337.93 | £281.61 | £2,534.45 | 640 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,899.15 | £389.91 | £324.93 | £2,924.36 | 220 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,678.98 | £467.90 | £389.91 | £3,509.23 | 30 |
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Where your Chesterfield council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Chesterfield but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,339.49 Band D charge, £202.39 (9%) 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 | £202.39 | 8.7% | £134.93 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,708.99 | 73.0% | £1,139.33 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £308.60 | 13.2% | £205.73 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £98.41 | 4.2% | £65.61 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £21.10 | 0.9% | £14.07 |
- District council £202 8.7%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,709 73.0%
- Police and crime commissioner £309 13.2%
- Fire and rescue authority £98 4.2%
- Parish/town council (average) £21 0.9%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Chesterfield; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Chesterfield council tax history
Band D in Chesterfield has risen from £1,577.60 in 2016/17 to £2,339.49 in 2026/27 — 48% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.5%, the 231st biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Chesterfield Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,339.49 | +4.8% | £1,559.66 |
| 2025/26 | £2,233.12 | +4.8% | £1,488.75 |
| 2024/25 | £2,129.91 | +4.7% | £1,419.94 |
| 2023/24 | £2,034.06 | +4.1% | £1,356.04 |
| 2022/23 | £1,953.62 | +3.1% | £1,302.41 |
| 2021/22 | £1,895.04 | +3.0% | £1,263.36 |
| 2020/21 | £1,839.44 | +2.4% | £1,226.29 |
| 2019/20 | £1,796.02 | +4.8% | £1,197.35 |
| 2018/19 | £1,714.44 | +4.9% | £1,142.96 |
| 2017/18 | £1,634.39 | +3.6% | £1,089.59 |
| 2016/17 | £1,577.60 | – | £1,051.73 |
Homes by council tax band in Chesterfield
Chesterfield has 51,660 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 73% 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 £1,559.66 a year (£155.97 a month over 10 instalments).
Chesterfield compared with East Midlands
Chesterfield is the 8th cheapest of 35 councils in East Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,457.41 (£117.92 more than here). Cheapest: South Kesteven (£2,260.00); most expensive: Nottingham (£2,755.39).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | £2,308.73 | +3.2% |
| Lincoln | £2,323.08 | +2.7% |
| North Kesteven | £2,337.81 | +3.4% |
| Chesterfield | £2,339.49 | +4.8% |
| South Derbyshire | £2,339.61 | +4.8% |
| West Lindsey | £2,354.25 | +3.3% |
| Erewash | £2,360.64 | +4.5% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Chesterfield drops from £1,559.66 to £1,169.75.
- Council Tax Reduction: Chesterfield 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).
Chesterfield's 4.8% 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 raised what in Chesterfield for 2026/27
Chesterfield Borough Council raised its share by 2.99%. It says that adds 8p a week (£3.92 a year) for a Band A home, the band most residents live in, and 11p a week (£5.88 a year) at Band D. The borough keeps only about 9% of the bill. The bigger increases came from the other bodies: Derbyshire County Council up 4.9%, Derbyshire Police up 5.11% and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue up 5.35%. Together they took the total Band D bill up 4.8%.
| Body | 2026/27 increase | Band D share (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire County Council | 4.9% | £1,708.99 |
| Derbyshire Police | 5.11% | £308.60 |
| Chesterfield Borough Council | 2.99% | £202.39 |
| Derbyshire Fire and Rescue | 5.35% | £98.41 |
Parishes, empty homes and second homes
Only two parts of the borough have a parish council, Brimington and Staveley. Residents there pay a parish precept on top of the charges above, so their bills are slightly higher than elsewhere in Chesterfield.
Chesterfield's empty homes page, last updated in May 2026, describes a gentler regime than most English councils now use. An unoccupied, substantially unfurnished home pays nothing for its first three months, then the full charge. This three-month limit does not restart when a property changes hands. If it is still empty after two years, a 50% premium is added, making 150% of the normal bill (£3,509.23 at the average Band D rate). A home needing major repairs to be habitable can pay nothing for up to 12 months, if you provide evidence of the work. Furnished second homes and holiday homes pay the normal full charge, according to the same page.
Paying and getting help
- Instalments are due on the 1st of the month, normally 10 from April to January. Direct debit payers can choose the 1st, 10th or 20th.
- You can ask to pay over all 12 months, up to March. The council cannot show weekly or fortnightly instalments on a bill, but you can pay as often as you like as long as each instalment is covered by its due date.
- Apply for Council Tax Support through the council even if you already claim Universal Credit, because it is a separate scheme. Pension-age residents sharing with a low-income adult can ask about Second Adult Rebate.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Chesterfield?
£2,339.49 a year in 2026/27, or £233.95 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Chesterfield?
Band A: 27,140 of 51,660 homes (53%). A Band A bill is £1,559.66 in 2026/27.
How much has Chesterfield council tax gone up?
4.8% this year, from £2,233.12 to £2,339.49 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 48%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Chesterfield?
District council £202.39; 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) £21.10 (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.
How much did Chesterfield council tax go up in 2026/27?
Chesterfield Borough Council's share rose 2.99% (£5.88 a year at Band D). Derbyshire County Council rose 4.9%, police 5.11% and fire 5.35%, taking the total Band D bill up 4.8%.
Which parts of Chesterfield pay a parish precept?
Brimington and Staveley, the two areas with parish councils.
What direct debit dates does Chesterfield offer?
The 1st, 10th or 20th of the month. If you pay another way, instalments are due on the 1st.
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)
- Chesterfield Borough Council – Your Council Tax explained 2026/27
- Chesterfield Borough Council – Unoccupied properties and second homes
- Chesterfield Borough Council – Council Tax frequently asked questions
- Chesterfield Borough Council – Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support