Hinckley and Bosworth Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Hinckley and Bosworth is £2,382.62 for 2026/27, up 3.4% (£78.48) on last year. That is £8.90 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 108th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (31%), so the average bill per home is about £2,158.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East Midlands · Official England government statistics
Hinckley and Bosworth council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,588.41 | £158.84 | £132.37 | £1,191.31 | 8,960 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,853.15 | £185.31 | £154.43 | £1,389.86 | 16,690 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,117.88 | £211.79 | £176.49 | £1,588.41 | 11,640 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,382.62 | £238.26 | £198.55 | £1,786.97 | 7,670 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,912.09 | £291.21 | £242.67 | £2,184.07 | 4,690 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,441.56 | £344.16 | £286.80 | £2,581.17 | 2,390 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,971.03 | £397.10 | £330.92 | £2,978.28 | 1,180 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,765.24 | £476.52 | £397.10 | £3,573.93 | 70 |
- Hinckley and Bosworth
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Where your Hinckley and Bosworth council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Hinckley and Bosworth but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,382.62 Band D charge, £164.02 (7%) 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 | £164.02 | 6.9% | £127.57 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,731.79 | 72.7% | £1,346.95 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £315.23 | 13.2% | £245.18 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £91.65 | 3.8% | £71.28 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £79.93 | 3.4% | £62.17 |
- District council £164 6.9%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,732 72.7%
- Police and crime commissioner £315 13.2%
- Fire and rescue authority £92 3.8%
- Parish/town council (average) £80 3.4%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Hinckley and Bosworth; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Hinckley and Bosworth council tax history
Band D in Hinckley and Bosworth has risen from £1,537.56 in 2016/17 to £2,382.62 in 2026/27 — 55% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.8%, the 217th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Hinckley and Bosworth Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,382.62 | +3.4% | £1,853.15 |
| 2025/26 | £2,304.14 | +5.0% | £1,792.11 |
| 2024/25 | £2,194.09 | +5.0% | £1,706.51 |
| 2023/24 | £2,090.21 | +5.1% | £1,625.72 |
| 2022/23 | £1,988.85 | +3.3% | £1,546.88 |
| 2021/22 | £1,925.21 | +4.9% | £1,497.39 |
| 2020/21 | £1,835.68 | +3.8% | £1,427.75 |
| 2019/20 | £1,768.27 | +4.9% | £1,375.32 |
| 2018/19 | £1,686.15 | +5.8% | £1,311.45 |
| 2017/18 | £1,594.34 | +3.7% | £1,240.04 |
| 2016/17 | £1,537.56 | – | £1,195.88 |
Homes by council tax band in Hinckley and Bosworth
Hinckley and Bosworth has 53,290 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 48% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is B, which costs £1,853.15 a year (£185.31 a month over 10 instalments).
Hinckley and Bosworth compared with East Midlands
Hinckley and Bosworth is the 12th cheapest of 35 councils in East Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,457.41 (£74.79 more than here). Cheapest: South Kesteven (£2,260.00); most expensive: Nottingham (£2,755.39).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| South Derbyshire | £2,339.61 | +4.8% |
| 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% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in Hinckley and Bosworth drops from £1,853.15 to £1,389.86.
- Council Tax Reduction: Hinckley and Bosworth 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).
Hinckley and Bosworth's 3.4% 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.
Support, empty homes and help for terminal illness
Hinckley & Bosworth's Council Tax Support scheme gives working-age residents up to 88% off their bill. Pensioners can get up to 100%, and pensioners who do not qualify may claim Second Adult Rebate instead. You cannot claim with savings over £16,000. On a Band C bill of £2,117.88, the 12% minimum works out at about £254.15 a year.
The borough keeps only 6.9% of what it collects (£164.02 of an average Band D bill). Leicestershire County Council takes £1,731.79, and the rest goes to police, fire and parish councils. Council tax post goes to the Revenues Section of the Leicestershire Partnership, at a PO box in Hinckley.
The council has set up fast-tracked support for residents with a terminal diagnosis. Anyone with an SR1 form gets their Council Tax Support claim prioritised and a single point of contact. This followed Marie Curie's Dying in Poverty report.
- Empty, unfurnished homes get no discount from 1 April 2026.
- More than 75% of households pay by direct debit, on the 1st, 15th or 28th. You can pay yearly, half-yearly or monthly. Monthly instalments normally run April to January, but you can opt for 12.
- Long-empty homes have paid higher premiums for years: a 200% premium (three times the bill) after five years from April 2021, and 300% (four times the bill) after ten years from April 2022.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Hinckley and Bosworth?
£2,382.62 a year in 2026/27, or £238.26 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Hinckley and Bosworth?
Band B: 16,690 of 53,290 homes (31%). A Band B bill is £1,853.15 in 2026/27.
How much has Hinckley and Bosworth council tax gone up?
3.4% this year, from £2,304.14 to £2,382.62 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 55%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Hinckley and Bosworth?
District council £164.02; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,731.79; Police and crime commissioner £315.23; Fire and rescue authority £91.65; Parish/town council (average) £79.93 (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 most Council Tax Support in Hinckley and Bosworth?
88% for working-age residents and 100% for pensioners.
Is there an empty property discount in Hinckley and Bosworth?
No. From 1 April 2026 there is no discount for unoccupied and unfurnished homes.
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)
- Hinckley & Bosworth BC – Council tax support
- Hinckley & Bosworth BC – Empty properties
- Hinckley & Bosworth BC – How to pay council tax
- Hinckley & Bosworth BC – How council tax is used
- Hinckley & Bosworth BC – Supporting residents with life-limiting illnesses