Newark and Sherwood Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Newark and Sherwood is £2,682.10 for 2026/27, up 3.9% (£99.88) on last year. That is £290.58 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 287th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (41%), so the average bill per home is about £2,330.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East Midlands · Official England government statistics
Newark and Sherwood council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,788.07 | £178.81 | £149.01 | £1,341.05 | 24,380 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,086.08 | £208.61 | £173.84 | £1,564.56 | 9,090 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,384.09 | £238.41 | £198.67 | £1,788.07 | 9,760 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,682.10 | £268.21 | £223.51 | £2,011.57 | 6,760 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,278.12 | £327.81 | £273.18 | £2,458.59 | 4,660 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,874.14 | £387.41 | £322.85 | £2,905.61 | 2,840 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,470.17 | £447.02 | £372.51 | £3,352.63 | 1,540 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,364.20 | £536.42 | £447.02 | £4,023.15 | 140 |
- Newark and Sherwood
- England average
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Where your Newark and Sherwood council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Newark and Sherwood but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,682.10 Band D charge, £198.60 (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 A |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £198.60 | 7.4% | £132.40 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,970.13 | 73.5% | £1,313.42 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £311.10 | 11.6% | £207.40 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £102.21 | 3.8% | £68.14 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £100.06 | 3.7% | £66.71 |
- District council £199 7.4%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,970 73.5%
- Police and crime commissioner £311 11.6%
- Fire and rescue authority £102 3.8%
- Parish/town council (average) £100 3.7%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Newark and Sherwood; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Newark and Sherwood council tax history
Band D in Newark and Sherwood has risen from £1,777.22 in 2016/17 to £2,682.10 in 2026/27 — 51% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.5%, the 227th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Newark and Sherwood Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,682.10 | +3.9% | £1,788.07 |
| 2025/26 | £2,582.22 | +4.6% | £1,721.48 |
| 2024/25 | £2,467.51 | +4.7% | £1,645.01 |
| 2023/24 | £2,357.07 | +4.7% | £1,571.38 |
| 2022/23 | £2,251.59 | +3.7% | £1,501.06 |
| 2021/22 | £2,171.02 | +3.4% | £1,447.35 |
| 2020/21 | £2,100.00 | +3.7% | £1,400.00 |
| 2019/20 | £2,024.20 | +4.6% | £1,349.47 |
| 2018/19 | £1,935.94 | +4.7% | £1,290.63 |
| 2017/18 | £1,849.34 | +4.1% | £1,232.89 |
| 2016/17 | £1,777.22 | – | £1,184.81 |
Homes by council tax band in Newark and Sherwood
Newark and Sherwood has 59,170 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 57% 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 £1,788.07 a year (£178.81 a month over 10 instalments).
Newark and Sherwood compared with East Midlands
Newark and Sherwood is the 33rd cheapest of 35 councils in East Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,457.41 (£224.69 less than here). Cheapest: South Kesteven (£2,260.00); most expensive: Nottingham (£2,755.39).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Broxtowe | £2,618.21 | +4.1% |
| Rushcliffe | £2,643.27 | +4.4% |
| Bassetlaw | £2,644.95 | +4.2% |
| Newark and Sherwood | £2,682.10 | +3.9% |
| Rutland | £2,737.58 | +2.5% |
| Nottingham | £2,755.39 | +3.7% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Newark and Sherwood drops from £1,788.07 to £1,341.05.
- Council Tax Reduction: Newark and Sherwood 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).
Newark and Sherwood's 3.9% 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.
Council Tax Reduction in Newark and Sherwood: 80%, limited to Band A
Newark and Sherwood District Council's 2026 Council Tax Reduction Scheme Regulations limit working-age support in two ways. First, support is worked out on 80% of the bill. Second, it is limited by reference to a Band A charge. Pensioners are assessed on 100% of their bill.
For the 41% of homes here in Band A, the Band A limit makes no difference. The average Band A bill in 2026/27 is £1,788.07, so a working-age household on maximum support still pays at least £357.61, or about £35.76 a month over 10 instalments. In higher bands the scheme ties the maximum to the Band A charge, so households there pay a larger share of their own bill. Savings over £16,000 rule you out. For working-age claimants, savings above £6,000 count as £1 a week of income for every £250.
Empty homes in Newark and Sherwood: an 84-day discount, then premiums
A home that becomes empty and unfurnished gets 25% off for its first 84 days. After that, the full charge applies and you get a new bill with revised instalments. The discount belongs to the property, so a new owner does not get a fresh 84 days. A furnished home with nobody living in it gets no discount.
- Annual figures for a full year at each rate, using the area's average Band A bill.
- You can apply for up to 12 months without the premium if the home needs major repairs, is actively marketed for sale or let, or probate has been granted after the owner died. This brings the bill back down to 100%, not to nil.
| Empty and unfurnished | Premium | Band A total 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| First 84 days | 25% discount | £1,341.05 |
| 84 days to 1 year | None | £1,788.07 |
| 1 to 5 years | +100% | £3,576.13 |
| 5 to 10 years | +200% | £5,364.20 |
| Over 10 years | +300% | £7,152.27 |
Flexible payment options
Direct debits can be taken on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 21st or 28th, over 10 or 12 months, and you get at least 14 days' notice before the first payment. If you are struggling, the council can also offer weekly or fortnightly payments. You can still set up a direct debit even after a final notice has taken away your right to pay in instalments. The council can also refer you to Citizens Advice Central Nottinghamshire for debt advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Newark and Sherwood?
£2,682.10 a year in 2026/27, or £268.21 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Newark and Sherwood?
Band A: 24,380 of 59,170 homes (41%). A Band A bill is £1,788.07 in 2026/27.
How much has Newark and Sherwood council tax gone up?
3.9% this year, from £2,582.22 to £2,682.10 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 51%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Newark and Sherwood?
District council £198.60; 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) £100.06 (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 reduction I can get in Newark and Sherwood?
If you are of working age, support is worked out on 80% of the bill and limited by reference to Band A. On an average Band A home you still pay about £357.61 a year in 2026/27. Pensioners can get up to 100%.
How long is the empty property discount in Newark and Sherwood?
25% for the first 84 days a home is empty and unfurnished. The period belongs to the property and does not restart when the owner changes.
Can I pay Newark and Sherwood council tax weekly?
Yes. Ask the council to switch you to weekly or fortnightly payments, or to change your payment date.
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)
- Newark and Sherwood District Council – Council Tax Reduction Scheme Regulations 2026 (PDF)
- Newark and Sherwood District Council – Empty property premiums
- Newark and Sherwood District Council – Empty property discounts
- Newark and Sherwood District Council – Pay Council Tax
- Newark and Sherwood District Council – Council Tax Support and other help