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2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
South Derbyshire District Council • ONS LAD E07000039
Below England averageRank #217 of 296 (England)

South Derbyshire Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: South Derbyshire District Council (District Council (Two-Tier)) in East Midlands, England. Administering 3 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,339.61100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+4.63%+£103.53 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (East Midlands)#27 of 35In East Midlands
Postcodes Monitored3Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: South Derbyshire

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 3 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,559.74£155.97/mo£1,169.81£116.98/mo
Band B
£1,819.70£181.97/mo£1,364.78£136.48/mo
Band C
£2,079.65£207.97/mo£1,559.74£155.97/mo
Band DBenchmark
£2,339.61£233.96/mo£1,754.71£175.47/mo
Band E
£2,859.52£285.95/mo£2,144.64£214.46/mo
Band F
£3,379.44£337.94/mo£2,534.58£253.46/mo
Band G
£3,899.35£389.94/mo£2,924.51£292.45/mo
Band H
£4,679.22£467.92/mo£3,509.42£350.94/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-£52.39vs England average Band D (£2,392)

South Derbyshire Band D is -2.2% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£261.95.

Regional mean in East Midlands: £2457.41 (-£117.80).
2. England StandingRank #217 of 296 in EnglandTop 27% lowest Band D in England

Within East Midlands, South Derbyshire ranks #27 of 35 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 27th percentile in England.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£233.96 / 10 mosor £194.97 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £38.99 / 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:
Chesterfield
Save £0.12/yrBand D: £2339.49 (-0%)
North Kesteven
Save £1.80/yrBand D: £2337.81 (-0.1%)
Lincoln
Save £16.53/yrBand D: £2323.08 (-0.7%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in East Midlands:
West Lindsey
+£14.64/yrBand D: £2354.25 (+0.6%)
Erewash
+£21.03/yrBand D: £2360.64 (+0.9%)
Hinckley and Bosworth
+£43.01/yrBand D: £2382.62 (+1.8%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across South Derbyshire (South Derbyshire District Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Four-Tier Shire County & District Precept Structure

As a two-tier non-metropolitan district, your total bill in South Derbyshire is split between four separate precepting bodies:

  • County Council (typically ~70% of bill): Funds upper-tier services including adult social care, children's services, education infrastructure, major highways, and public health.
  • South Derbyshire District Council (District Billing Authority, ~10–15%): Collects your tax and funds local borough functions—refuse collection, housing, planning approvals, and environmental health.
  • Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC, ~10–12%): Sets an independent precept to fund regional policing operations.
  • Fire and Rescue Authority (~3–4%): Funds emergency fire rescue and prevention operations.

Where applicable, parished communities also contribute a local Town or Parish Council precept for hyper-local amenities.

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 South Derbyshire District Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.