Derby Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Derby City Council (Unitary Authority) in East Midlands, England. Administering 7 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,306.00100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£109.60 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (East Midlands)#32 of 35In East Midlands

Postcodes Monitored7Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Derby

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 7 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit

Valuation Band	Full Annual (£)	10-Mo Direct Debit	12-Mo Installment	Single Person (-25%)	Single 10-Mo
Band A	£1,537.33	£153.73/mo	£128.11/mo	£1,153.00	£115.30/mo
Band B	£1,793.56	£179.36/mo	£149.46/mo	£1,345.17	£134.52/mo
Band C	£2,049.78	£204.98/mo	£170.82/mo	£1,537.34	£153.73/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,306.00	£230.60/mo	£192.17/mo	£1,729.50	£172.95/mo
Band E	£2,818.44	£281.84/mo	£234.87/mo	£2,113.83	£211.38/mo
Band F	£3,330.89	£333.09/mo	£277.57/mo	£2,498.17	£249.82/mo
Band G	£3,843.33	£384.33/mo	£320.28/mo	£2,882.50	£288.25/mo
Band H	£4,612.00	£461.20/mo	£384.33/mo	£3,459.00	£345.90/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027

1. Benchmark & Regional Delta-£86.00vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Derby Band D is -3.6% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£430.00.

Regional mean in East Midlands: £2457.41 (-£151.41).

2. England StandingRank #237 of 296 in EnglandTop 20% lowest Band D in England

Within East Midlands, Derby ranks #32 of 35 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 20th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£230.60 / 10 mosor £192.17 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £38.43 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.

Local authorities are legally required to grant 12-month billing upon written or online request.

Nearby Authorities in East Midlands: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in East Midlands:

South Holland

Save £27.80/yrBand D: £2278.20 (-1.2%)

East Lindsey

Save £30.12/yrBand D: £2275.88 (-1.3%)

South Kesteven

Save £46.00/yrBand D: £2260.00 (-2%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in East Midlands:

Boston

+£2.73/yrBand D: £2308.73 (+0.1%)

Lincoln

+£17.08/yrBand D: £2323.08 (+0.7%)

North Kesteven

+£31.81/yrBand D: £2337.81 (+1.4%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Derby (Derby City Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Derby City Council sets the primary proportion of your bill, combining core civic services with the Adult Social Care precept.

Unitary Council Services: Education, social services, waste collection, housing, and planning.
Police Precept: Levied by the regional Police & Crime Commissioner.
Fire & Rescue Precept: Levied by the Combined Fire Authority.
Mayoral Precept: Combined authority precept where applicable.

Official Bill Verification: Exact statutory line-by-line pound allocations are itemised on your annual Council Tax Demand Notice issued each March. For specific budget schedules, consult Derby City Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.