High Peak Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in High Peak is £2,384.66 for 2026/27, up 4.8% (£109.14) on last year. That is £6.86 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 110th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (30%), so the average bill per home is about £2,146.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East Midlands · Official England government statistics
High Peak council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,589.77 | £158.98 | £132.48 | £1,192.33 | 8,670 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,854.74 | £185.47 | £154.56 | £1,391.05 | 13,420 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,119.70 | £211.97 | £176.64 | £1,589.77 | 9,540 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,384.66 | £238.47 | £198.72 | £1,788.50 | 5,150 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,914.58 | £291.46 | £242.88 | £2,185.94 | 4,150 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,444.51 | £344.45 | £287.04 | £2,583.38 | 2,210 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,974.43 | £397.44 | £331.20 | £2,980.83 | 860 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,769.32 | £476.93 | £397.44 | £3,576.99 | 50 |
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Where your High Peak council tax goes
Your bill is collected by High Peak but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,384.66 Band D charge, £230.89 (10%) 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 | £230.89 | 9.7% | £179.58 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,708.99 | 71.7% | £1,329.21 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £308.60 | 12.9% | £240.02 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £98.41 | 4.1% | £76.54 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £37.77 | 1.6% | £29.38 |
- District council £231 9.7%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,709 71.7%
- Police and crime commissioner £309 12.9%
- Fire and rescue authority £98 4.1%
- Parish/town council (average) £38 1.6%
The parish or community council figure is an average across High Peak; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
High Peak council tax history
Band D in High Peak has risen from £1,609.40 in 2016/17 to £2,384.66 in 2026/27 — 48% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.8%, the 215th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- High Peak Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,384.66 | +4.8% | £1,854.74 |
| 2025/26 | £2,275.52 | +4.9% | £1,769.85 |
| 2024/25 | £2,168.97 | +4.9% | £1,686.98 |
| 2023/24 | £2,067.01 | +4.1% | £1,607.67 |
| 2022/23 | £1,986.46 | +3.1% | £1,545.02 |
| 2021/22 | £1,926.58 | +3.1% | £1,498.45 |
| 2020/21 | £1,869.16 | +2.3% | £1,453.79 |
| 2019/20 | £1,827.08 | +4.7% | £1,421.06 |
| 2018/19 | £1,745.02 | +4.8% | £1,357.24 |
| 2017/18 | £1,664.62 | +3.4% | £1,294.70 |
| 2016/17 | £1,609.40 | – | £1,251.76 |
Homes by council tax band in High Peak
High Peak has 44,050 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 50% 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 £1,854.74 a year (£185.47 a month over 10 instalments).
High Peak compared with East Midlands
High Peak is the 13th cheapest of 35 councils in East Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,457.41 (£72.75 more than here). Cheapest: South Kesteven (£2,260.00); most expensive: Nottingham (£2,755.39).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| West Lindsey | £2,354.25 | +3.3% |
| Erewash | £2,360.64 | +4.5% |
| Hinckley and Bosworth | £2,382.62 | +3.4% |
| High Peak | £2,384.66 | +4.8% |
| Harborough | £2,389.87 | +2.8% |
| Charnwood | £2,405.64 | +3.4% |
| Oadby and Wigston | £2,406.85 | +3.3% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in High Peak drops from £1,854.74 to £1,391.05.
- Council Tax Reduction: High Peak 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).
High Peak'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.
What is different about council tax in High Peak
High Peak sends residents' car park passes, valid from 1 April 2026, out with the annual council tax bill. If you get your bill by email, the pass comes by post. Direct debits can be taken on the 1st, 15th or 30th of the month, over 10 or 12 instalments depending on how many months are left in the year. You need an online account to set one up.
From 1 April 2024 High Peak stopped giving its 3-month, 100% discount on empty homes and its 12-month, 50% discount on homes under major repair. A premium now applies after 12 months empty. High Peak was charging premiums long before the 2024 law change: 50% after 2 years from 2013, then 100%, 200% and 300% tiers from 2020 and 2022.
- High Peak may waive either premium where it would cause severe financial hardship to someone with a serious illness, disability or vulnerability. This is a local discretion on top of the national exceptions.
- The premium belongs to the property, so buying a home that has already been empty for a year means paying it straight away.
| Status | Charge | Band D bill 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Empty and unfurnished, under 12 months | 100% | £2,384.66 |
| Empty 1 to 5 years | 200% | £4,769.32 |
| Empty 5 to 10 years | 300% | £7,153.98 |
| Empty 10 years or more | 400% | £9,538.64 |
| Second home (from 1 April 2025) | 200% | £4,769.32 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in High Peak?
£2,384.66 a year in 2026/27, or £238.47 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in High Peak?
Band B: 13,420 of 44,050 homes (30%). A Band B bill is £1,854.74 in 2026/27.
How much has High Peak council tax gone up?
4.8% this year, from £2,275.52 to £2,384.66 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 48%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in High Peak?
District council £230.89; 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) £37.77 (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.
Can High Peak waive the empty homes premium?
Yes. The council says it may waive the long-term empty or second home premium where it would cause severe financial hardship to someone with a serious illness, disability or vulnerability.
What direct debit dates does High Peak offer?
The 1st, 15th or 30th of the month.
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)
- High Peak BC – Council tax
- High Peak BC – Pay your council tax
- High Peak BC – Empty property discount / exemption
- High Peak BC – Long Term Empty Property Premium
- High Peak BC – Second Home Premium