North East Derbyshire Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in North East Derbyshire is £2,466.57 for 2026/27, up 4.7% (£111.64) on last year. That is £75.05 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 174th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (39%), so the average bill per home is about £2,095.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East Midlands · Official England government statistics
North East Derbyshire council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,644.38 | £164.44 | £137.03 | £1,233.29 | 19,290 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,918.44 | £191.84 | £159.87 | £1,438.83 | 10,210 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,192.51 | £219.25 | £182.71 | £1,644.38 | 8,280 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,466.57 | £246.66 | £205.55 | £1,849.93 | 5,840 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,014.70 | £301.47 | £251.22 | £2,261.02 | 3,350 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,562.82 | £356.28 | £296.90 | £2,672.12 | 1,640 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,110.95 | £411.10 | £342.58 | £3,083.21 | 900 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,933.14 | £493.31 | £411.10 | £3,699.86 | 70 |
- North East Derbyshire
- England average
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Where your North East Derbyshire council tax goes
Your bill is collected by North East Derbyshire but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,466.57 Band D charge, £223.15 (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 | £223.15 | 9.0% | £148.77 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,708.99 | 69.3% | £1,139.33 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £308.60 | 12.5% | £205.73 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £98.41 | 4.0% | £65.61 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £127.42 | 5.2% | £84.95 |
- District council £223 9.0%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,709 69.3%
- Police and crime commissioner £309 12.5%
- Fire and rescue authority £98 4.0%
- Parish/town council (average) £127 5.2%
The parish or community council figure is an average across North East Derbyshire; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
North East Derbyshire council tax history
Band D in North East Derbyshire has risen from £1,687.97 in 2016/17 to £2,466.57 in 2026/27 — 46% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.1%, the 253rd biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- North East Derbyshire Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,466.57 | +4.7% | £1,644.38 |
| 2025/26 | £2,354.93 | +4.8% | £1,569.95 |
| 2024/25 | £2,246.16 | +4.8% | £1,497.44 |
| 2023/24 | £2,143.77 | +3.9% | £1,429.18 |
| 2022/23 | £2,063.43 | +3.0% | £1,375.62 |
| 2021/22 | £2,004.27 | +2.9% | £1,336.18 |
| 2020/21 | £1,948.72 | +2.2% | £1,299.15 |
| 2019/20 | £1,906.77 | +4.5% | £1,271.18 |
| 2018/19 | £1,825.43 | +4.6% | £1,216.95 |
| 2017/18 | £1,745.85 | +3.4% | £1,163.90 |
| 2016/17 | £1,687.97 | – | £1,125.31 |
Homes by council tax band in North East Derbyshire
North East Derbyshire has 49,580 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 59% 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 £1,644.38 a year (£164.44 a month over 10 instalments).
North East Derbyshire compared with East Midlands
North East Derbyshire is the 22nd cheapest of 35 councils in East Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,457.41 (£9.16 less than here). Cheapest: South Kesteven (£2,260.00); most expensive: Nottingham (£2,755.39).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| North Northamptonshire | £2,423.96 | +5.3% |
| Melton | £2,429.67 | +3.4% |
| Derbyshire Dales | £2,444.70 | +4.8% |
| North East Derbyshire | £2,466.57 | +4.7% |
| West Northamptonshire | £2,486.66 | +5.3% |
| Blaby | £2,490.22 | +3.5% |
| Leicester | £2,528.75 | +5% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in North East Derbyshire drops from £1,644.38 to £1,233.29.
- Council Tax Reduction: North East Derbyshire 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).
North East Derbyshire's 4.7% 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 North East Derbyshire for 2026/27
North East Derbyshire District Council raised its own charge by 3% for 2026/27. Every other body on the bill raised by more. The council's 2026/27 financial information gives these rises:
- The district's net budget requirement rose from £7.247 million to £7.559 million. Government grants rose by £3.705 million, but business rates retention fell by £2.586 million.
- Because each of the 24 parish areas adds its own precept, ${Y} Band D bills run from £2,394.90 in Brampton to £2,610.63 in Sutton-cum-Duckmanton.
- The police precept rose by £15 a year at Band D, from £293.60 to ${gbp(P('north-east-derbyshire', /Police/), 2)}, and Derbyshire Fire set a £5 rise.
| Body | Rise 2026/27 | Band D precept | Share of average bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire County Council | 4.9% | £1,708.99 | 69% |
| Derbyshire Police | 5.1% | £308.60 | 13% |
| North East Derbyshire DC | 3% | £223.15 | 9% |
| Parish councils (average) | 5.91% | £127.42 | 5% |
| Derbyshire Fire | 5.4% | £98.41 | 4% |
Long-term empty homes: tiered premiums from April 2026
North East Derbyshire started charging a 100% premium on homes empty and unfurnished for more than two years on 1 April 2024. From 1 April 2026 the premium rises the longer a home stays empty. Unlike many councils, it still starts after two years rather than one. The most common band here is Band A, and a Band A home pays:
- Empty 2 to 5 years: 200% in total, £3,288.76 a year in 2026/27.
- Empty 5 to 10 years: 300%, £4,933.14.
- Empty 10 years or more: 400%, £6,577.52.
- Sale or let exception (up to 12 months): an owner can use the sale exception only once per property, and it resets for a new owner. The letting exception can be used again, but only after the home has been let for at least six months in a row.
- After probate, a home can stay exempt for a further six months while unsold and untransferred. After that the council applies a premium exception of up to six months, or until the owner changes, so 12 months in total after probate.
Paying and getting help in North East Derbyshire
Council tax is usually paid in 10 monthly instalments, April to January, with fewer if your bill is issued later in the year. A first or second missed instalment brings a reminder; if you catch up within the time given, you keep paying monthly. A third brings a final reminder, which withdraws the right to pay by instalments and requires the full balance within 7 days. The council's office on Mill Lane, Wingerworth, runs a drop-in service from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and the revenues team will send a copy of the Council Tax Reduction scheme on request.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in North East Derbyshire?
£2,466.57 a year in 2026/27, or £246.66 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in North East Derbyshire?
Band A: 19,290 of 49,580 homes (39%). A Band A bill is £1,644.38 in 2026/27.
How much has North East Derbyshire council tax gone up?
4.7% this year, from £2,354.93 to £2,466.57 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 46%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in North East Derbyshire?
District council £223.15; 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) £127.42 (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 North East Derbyshire District Council raise council tax in 2026/27?
Its own share rose 3%. Derbyshire County Council rose 4.9%, police 5.1%, fire 5.4%, and parish precepts 5.91% on average.
When does the empty homes premium start in North East Derbyshire?
After a home has been empty and unfurnished for more than two years. From April 2026 it rises to 300% after five years and 400% after ten.
How much of my North East Derbyshire council tax goes to the district council?
About 9% of the average Band D bill. Derbyshire County Council receives the largest share.
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)
- North East Derbyshire District Council – Council Tax financial information 2026/27
- North East Derbyshire District Council – Council Tax for long term empty homes
- North East Derbyshire District Council – Council Tax support and paying on time