Gedling Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Gedling is £2,609.55 for 2026/27, up 4.1% (£102.46) on last year. That is £218.03 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 269th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (28%), so the average bill per home is about £2,268.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East Midlands · Official England government statistics
Gedling council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,739.70 | £173.97 | £144.98 | £1,304.78 | 14,950 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,029.65 | £202.97 | £169.14 | £1,522.24 | 15,800 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,319.60 | £231.96 | £193.30 | £1,739.70 | 10,920 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,609.55 | £260.96 | £217.46 | £1,957.16 | 7,180 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,189.45 | £318.95 | £265.79 | £2,392.09 | 4,450 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,769.35 | £376.94 | £314.11 | £2,827.01 | 1,510 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,349.25 | £434.93 | £362.44 | £3,261.94 | 960 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,219.10 | £521.91 | £434.93 | £3,914.33 | 100 |
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Where your Gedling council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Gedling but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,609.55 Band D charge, £200.32 (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 B |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £200.32 | 7.7% | £155.80 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,970.13 | 75.5% | £1,532.32 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £311.10 | 11.9% | £241.97 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £102.21 | 3.9% | £79.50 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £25.79 | 1.0% | £20.06 |
- District council £200 7.7%
- 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) £26 1.0%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Gedling; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Gedling council tax history
Band D in Gedling has risen from £1,713.67 in 2016/17 to £2,609.55 in 2026/27 — 52% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 24.2%, the 190th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Gedling Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,609.55 | +4.1% | £2,029.65 |
| 2025/26 | £2,507.09 | +4.7% | £1,949.96 |
| 2024/25 | £2,393.93 | +4.6% | £1,861.95 |
| 2023/24 | £2,287.95 | +4.9% | £1,779.52 |
| 2022/23 | £2,181.76 | +3.8% | £1,696.92 |
| 2021/22 | £2,101.22 | +3.3% | £1,634.28 |
| 2020/21 | £2,033.48 | +3.9% | £1,581.60 |
| 2019/20 | £1,957.57 | +4.5% | £1,522.55 |
| 2018/19 | £1,873.76 | +4.9% | £1,457.37 |
| 2017/18 | £1,786.20 | +4.2% | £1,389.27 |
| 2016/17 | £1,713.67 | – | £1,332.85 |
Homes by council tax band in Gedling
Gedling has 55,870 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 55% 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 B, which costs £2,029.65 a year (£202.97 a month over 10 instalments).
Gedling compared with East Midlands
Gedling is the 29th cheapest of 35 councils in East Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,457.41 (£152.14 less than here). Cheapest: South Kesteven (£2,260.00); most expensive: Nottingham (£2,755.39).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Bassetlaw | £2,644.95 | +4.2% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in Gedling drops from £2,029.65 to £1,522.24.
- Council Tax Reduction: Gedling 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).
Gedling'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.
Gedling's 2026/27 increase, body by body
Gedling Borough Council raised its Band D charge by 2.99%, or £5.82, to £200.32, the most a district could add as a percentage without a referendum. Nottinghamshire County Council, which takes the largest share, rose 3.99% (£75.59) to £1,970.13, a point below its 4.99% maximum. The Police and Crime Commissioner added £15 (5.07%) and the Combined Fire Authority £5 (5.14%).
Gedling’s own share brings in about £8 million a year, which the council says is £67.23 per resident. That compares with £661.25 per resident for the county council and £104.42 for the police. Parish precepts make bills differ across the borough: in 2026/27 a Band D home in Bestwood Village pays £2,624.05, and one in Burton Joyce £2,749.95.
Empty homes still get a short discount in Gedling
Gedling keeps a stepped discount for newly empty homes. An empty, unfurnished home pays nothing for its first month and gets 25% off for the next five months. From six months the full charge applies, and after a year a premium is added. A home that is uninhabitable because of major repairs gets 25% off for its first 12 months.
- Second homes and furnished empty homes have paid a 100% premium since 1 April 2025 (200% in total).
- Gedling says some second homes can still get a 50% discount instead: homes kept by people who must live in job-related accommodation (not homes rented for convenience), caravan pitches and boat moorings, and homes whose planning conditions stop them being lived in for more than 28 days a year.
- Owners who want help selling or letting a long-term empty home can contact the council’s Empty Homes Officer.
| Empty and unfurnished | Charge | Band B bill (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| First month | Nil (100% discount) | £0.00 |
| Months 2 to 6 | 75% (25% discount) | £1,522.24 |
| 6 to 12 months | 100% | £2,029.65 |
| 1 to 5 years | 200% | £4,059.30 |
| 5 to 10 years | 300% | £6,088.95 |
| Over 10 years | 400% | £8,118.60 |
Paying in Gedling
Bills normally run over 10 instalments, but an online form lets you spread them over 12 to lower the monthly amount. Card payments are taken by phone or online. You can also pay free of charge at any Post Office or Payzone outlet using a Post Office plastic payment card, which you can order from the revenues team. Low-income households apply for Council Tax Support through the council’s online claim form.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Gedling?
£2,609.55 a year in 2026/27, or £260.96 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Gedling?
Band B: 15,800 of 55,870 homes (28%). A Band B bill is £2,029.65 in 2026/27.
How much has Gedling council tax gone up?
4.1% this year, from £2,507.09 to £2,609.55 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 52%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Gedling?
District council £200.32; 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) £25.79 (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 Gedling Borough Council put council tax up in 2026/27?
By 2.99% (£5.82) at Band D, to £200.32. Nottinghamshire County Council rose 3.99%, the police 5.07% and fire 5.14%.
Is there a discount on empty homes in Gedling?
Yes. No charge for the first month, then 25% off for five months. After six months the full charge applies, and after a year a premium is added.
Can a second home get a discount in Gedling?
Most pay 200% since April 2025. A 50% discount can still apply if you must live in job-related accommodation, if it is a caravan pitch or boat mooring, or if planning rules stop occupation for more than 28 days a year.
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)
- Gedling Borough Council – Financial information 2026/27
- Gedling Borough Council – How much is Council Tax and how is it spent
- Gedling Borough Council – Empty properties and second homes
- Gedling Borough Council – Pay Council Tax
- Gedling Borough Council – Helping you pay Council Tax