North West Leicestershire Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in North West Leicestershire is £2,418.20 for 2026/27, up 3.4% (£80.10) on last year. That is £26.68 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 130th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (30%), so the average bill per home is about £2,186.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East Midlands · Official England government statistics
North West Leicestershire council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,612.13 | £161.21 | £134.34 | £1,209.10 | 10,300 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,880.82 | £188.08 | £156.74 | £1,410.62 | 14,980 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,149.51 | £214.95 | £179.13 | £1,612.13 | 8,430 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,418.20 | £241.82 | £201.52 | £1,813.65 | 7,490 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,955.58 | £295.56 | £246.30 | £2,216.68 | 5,630 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,492.96 | £349.30 | £291.08 | £2,619.72 | 2,080 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,030.33 | £403.03 | £335.86 | £3,022.75 | 990 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,836.40 | £483.64 | £403.03 | £3,627.30 | 60 |
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Where your North West Leicestershire council tax goes
Your bill is collected by North West Leicestershire but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,418.20 Band D charge, £189.01 (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 | £189.01 | 7.8% | £147.01 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,731.79 | 71.6% | £1,346.95 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £315.23 | 13.0% | £245.18 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £91.65 | 3.8% | £71.28 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £90.52 | 3.7% | £70.40 |
- District council £189 7.8%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,732 71.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £315 13.0%
- Fire and rescue authority £92 3.8%
- Parish/town council (average) £91 3.7%
The parish or community council figure is an average across North West Leicestershire; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
North West Leicestershire council tax history
Band D in North West Leicestershire has risen from £1,602.09 in 2016/17 to £2,418.20 in 2026/27 — 51% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 22.7%, the 273rd biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- North West Leicestershire Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,418.20 | +3.4% | £1,880.82 |
| 2025/26 | £2,338.10 | +4.8% | £1,818.52 |
| 2024/25 | £2,230.65 | +4.7% | £1,734.95 |
| 2023/24 | £2,130.89 | +4.9% | £1,657.36 |
| 2022/23 | £2,031.29 | +3.1% | £1,579.89 |
| 2021/22 | £1,970.89 | +4.7% | £1,532.91 |
| 2020/21 | £1,883.30 | +3.6% | £1,464.79 |
| 2019/20 | £1,817.47 | +4.4% | £1,413.59 |
| 2018/19 | £1,740.96 | +5.3% | £1,354.08 |
| 2017/18 | £1,653.91 | +3.2% | £1,286.37 |
| 2016/17 | £1,602.09 | – | £1,246.07 |
Homes by council tax band in North West Leicestershire
North West Leicestershire has 49,960 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 51% 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 £1,880.82 a year (£188.08 a month over 10 instalments).
North West Leicestershire compared with East Midlands
North West Leicestershire is the 18th cheapest of 35 councils in East Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,457.41 (£39.21 more than here). Cheapest: South Kesteven (£2,260.00); most expensive: Nottingham (£2,755.39).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Charnwood | £2,405.64 | +3.4% |
| Oadby and Wigston | £2,406.85 | +3.3% |
| Amber Valley | £2,407.69 | +4.8% |
| North West Leicestershire | £2,418.20 | +3.4% |
| North Northamptonshire | £2,423.96 | +5.3% |
| Melton | £2,429.67 | +3.4% |
| Derbyshire Dales | £2,444.70 | +4.8% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in North West Leicestershire drops from £1,880.82 to £1,410.62.
- Council Tax Reduction: North West Leicestershire 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 West Leicestershire'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.
How North West Leicestershire works out Council Tax Support
North West Leicestershire District Council's working-age scheme pays up to 85% of the bill, so working-age claimants always pay at least 15%. Pensioners can get up to 100%. The council publishes the exact method. It converts your yearly bill to a weekly figure (divide by 365, or 366 in a leap year, then multiply by 7). Working-age support starts from 85% of that weekly figure, before deductions for income above your "applicable amount" and for other adults in the home.
Worked example: a Band B home (the most common band here) costs £1,880.82 in 2026/27. That is £36.07 a week. The most a working-age claimant can get is £30.66 a week, leaving at least £282.12 a year to pay.
- Working-age savings under £6,000 are ignored. Between £6,000 and £16,000, each £250 (or part of £250) counts as £1 a week of income. Above £16,000 you get nothing unless you receive Guarantee Pension Credit.
- Up to £300 a week of earnings can be ignored for childcare costs if you work.
- If you get Universal Credit, your maximum UC amount is used as your applicable amount. You must still claim Council Tax Support from the council directly, because the Jobcentre does not pass claims on.
- Working-age claims can be backdated up to six months with a good reason. Pension-age claims are checked automatically for the three months before you claimed.
- Single pensioners living with other adults on low incomes can claim a Second Adult Rebate of up to 25%.
Empty homes and second homes in North West Leicestershire
An empty, unfurnished home pays nothing for its first month, but only if it was not already empty before you became liable. Since 1 April 2025 there has been no discount for empty homes needing major repairs. From the same date, the long-term empty premium starts after one year: 200% in total, 300% after five years and 400% after ten. Second homes have paid a 100% premium since 1 April 2026, a year after the earliest date allowed. A Band B second home now costs £3,761.64 a year.
If your job requires you to live elsewhere, your own unoccupied home may get 50% off. To pay over 12 months instead of 10, ask in writing. Requests made after April spread the remaining payments to March.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in North West Leicestershire?
£2,418.20 a year in 2026/27, or £241.82 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in North West Leicestershire?
Band B: 14,980 of 49,960 homes (30%). A Band B bill is £1,880.82 in 2026/27.
How much has North West Leicestershire council tax gone up?
3.4% this year, from £2,338.10 to £2,418.20 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 51%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in North West Leicestershire?
District council £189.01; 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) £90.52 (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 maximum council tax support in North West Leicestershire?
85% of the bill for working-age claimants and 100% for pensioners. On a Band B home a working-age claimant pays at least £282.12 in 2026/27.
How far back can council tax support be backdated in North West Leicestershire?
Up to six months for working-age claims if you show a good reason. Pension-age claims are backdated up to three months automatically.
When did North West Leicestershire start a second homes premium?
1 April 2026. Furnished homes that are nobody's main residence now pay 200%.
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)
- GOV.UK – Guidance on council tax premiums on long-term empty homes and second homes
- North West Leicestershire District Council – Council tax support
- North West Leicestershire District Council – More about Council Tax Support
- North West Leicestershire District Council – Backdated claims
- North West Leicestershire District Council – Empty properties and council tax