Nottingham Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Nottingham City Council (Unitary Authority) in East Midlands, England. Administering 8 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,755.39100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+3.5%+£93.18 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (East Midlands)#1 of 35In East Midlands

Postcodes Monitored8Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Nottingham

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 8 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	£1,836.93	£183.69/mo	£153.08/mo	£1,377.70	£137.77/mo
Band B	£2,143.08	£214.31/mo	£178.59/mo	£1,607.31	£160.73/mo
Band C	£2,449.24	£244.92/mo	£204.10/mo	£1,836.93	£183.69/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,755.39	£275.54/mo	£229.62/mo	£2,066.54	£206.65/mo
Band E	£3,367.70	£336.77/mo	£280.64/mo	£2,525.78	£252.58/mo
Band F	£3,980.01	£398.00/mo	£331.67/mo	£2,985.01	£298.50/mo
Band G	£4,592.32	£459.23/mo	£382.69/mo	£3,444.24	£344.42/mo
Band H	£5,510.78	£551.08/mo	£459.23/mo	£4,133.09	£413.31/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+£363.39vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Nottingham Band D is +15.2% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£1816.95.

Regional mean in East Midlands: £2457.41 (+£297.98).

2. England StandingRank #3 of 296 in EnglandTop 1% highest Band D in England

Within East Midlands, Nottingham ranks #1 of 35 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 1th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£275.54 / 10 mosor £229.62 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £45.92 / 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:

Rutland

Save £17.81/yrBand D: £2737.58 (-0.6%)

Newark and Sherwood

Save £73.29/yrBand D: £2682.10 (-2.7%)

Bassetlaw

Save £110.44/yrBand D: £2644.95 (-4%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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