Leicester Council Tax 2026/2027

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

Band D Base Annual£2,528.75100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5%+£120.42 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (East Midlands)#11 of 35In East Midlands

Postcodes Monitored7Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Leicester

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	£1,685.83	£168.58/mo	£140.49/mo	£1,264.37	£126.44/mo
Band B	£1,966.81	£196.68/mo	£163.90/mo	£1,475.11	£147.51/mo
Band C	£2,247.78	£224.78/mo	£187.32/mo	£1,685.84	£168.58/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,528.75	£252.88/mo	£210.73/mo	£1,896.56	£189.66/mo
Band E	£3,090.69	£309.07/mo	£257.56/mo	£2,318.02	£231.80/mo
Band F	£3,652.64	£365.26/mo	£304.39/mo	£2,739.48	£273.95/mo
Band G	£4,214.58	£421.46/mo	£351.22/mo	£3,160.94	£316.09/mo
Band H	£5,057.50	£505.75/mo	£421.46/mo	£3,793.13	£379.31/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+£136.75vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Leicester Band D is +5.7% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£683.75.

Regional mean in East Midlands: £2457.41 (+£71.34).

2. England StandingRank #76 of 296 in EnglandTop 26% highest Band D in England

Within East Midlands, Leicester ranks #11 of 35 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 26th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£252.88 / 10 mosor £210.73 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £42.15 / 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:

Blaby

Save £38.53/yrBand D: £2490.22 (-1.5%)

West Northamptonshire

Save £42.09/yrBand D: £2486.66 (-1.7%)

North East Derbyshire

Save £62.18/yrBand D: £2466.57 (-2.5%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in East Midlands:

Bolsover

+£30.66/yrBand D: £2559.41 (+1.2%)

Mansfield

+£71.63/yrBand D: £2600.38 (+2.8%)

Ashfield

+£80.01/yrBand D: £2608.76 (+3.2%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Leicester 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 Leicester City Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.