Bassetlaw council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Bassetlaw is £2,644.95 a year for 2026/27. That's up 4.2% on 2025/26 and £253 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 49% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,644.95 a year
- Council
- Bassetlaw
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- East Midlands
- Rank
- the 16th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 4th most expensive of 35 councils in the East Midlands - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Bassetlaw council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12. These are averages across the council area; your parish changes the exact figure (see below).
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,763.30 | £176.33 | £146.94 |
| Band B | £2,057.18 | £205.72 | £171.43 |
| Band C | £2,351.07 | £235.11 | £195.92 |
| Band D | £2,644.95 | £264.50 | £220.41 |
| Band E | £3,232.72 | £323.27 | £269.39 |
| Band F | £3,820.48 | £382.05 | £318.37 |
| Band G | £4,408.25 | £440.83 | £367.35 |
| Band H | £5,289.90 | £528.99 | £440.83 |
Bands as published by the government (area council tax including the average parish precept). Monthly figures divide the year equally; the first payment can differ by a few pence.
Where your council tax goes
A Band D bill in Bassetlaw is split between 5 bodies. Bassetlaw council's own share is £212.05.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bassetlaw council | £212.05 | 8% |
| Nottinghamshire County Council | £1,970.13 | 74% |
| Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £311.10 | 12% |
| Nottinghamshire fire and rescue | £102.21 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £49.46 | 2% |
Homes in each band
65% of the 58,040 homes in Bassetlaw are in band A or B, and 4% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Council tax by parish in Bassetlaw
48 parish and town councils in Bassetlaw add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,595.49; add the parish share for your area. Other bands are the same fraction of Band D as above.
| Parish or town council | Parish share | Band D total | Change in parish share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Askham | £23.65 | £2,619.14 | +£0.86 |
| Babworth | £27.36 | £2,622.85 | +£1.07 |
| Barnby Moor | £73.59 | £2,669.08 | +£0.21 |
| Beckingham | £94.79 | £2,690.28 | +£2.50 |
| Blyth | £87.55 | £2,683.04 | −£0.76 |
| Bothamsall | £22.91 | £2,618.40 | −£0.61 |
| Carlton in Lindrick | £111.53 | £2,707.02 | +£7.53 |
| Clarborough and Welham | £38.67 | £2,634.16 | +£0.53 |
| Clayworth | £124.85 | £2,720.34 | +£8.03 |
| Dunham on Trent | £83.80 | £2,679.29 | +£0.20 |
| East Drayton | £49.11 | £2,644.60 | +£16.55 |
| East Markham | £72.75 | £2,668.24 | +£5.78 |
| East Retford Charter Trustees | £2.88 | £2,598.37 | +£0.93 |
| Elkesley | £79.33 | £2,674.82 | +£0.48 |
| Everton | £59.53 | £2,655.02 | +£4.99 |
| Gamston | £61.19 | £2,656.68 | +£1.45 |
| Gringley on the Hill | £81.60 | £2,677.09 | +£6.04 |
| Harworth Bircotes | £126.96 | £2,722.45 | +£3.96 |
| Hayton | £82.59 | £2,678.08 | +£12.83 |
| Headon cum Upton | £65.45 | £2,660.94 | +£0.07 |
| Hodsock | £124.89 | £2,720.38 | +£16.64 |
| Laneham | £141.94 | £2,737.43 | −£3.00 |
| Lound | £99.37 | £2,694.86 | +£6.24 |
| Markham Clinton | £80.52 | £2,676.01 | −£2.96 |
| Mattersey | £88.44 | £2,683.93 | +£6.88 |
| Misson | £71.26 | £2,666.75 | +£3.26 |
| Misterton | £179.24 | £2,774.73 | +£1.76 |
| Nether Langwith | £123.62 | £2,719.11 | +£9.99 |
| Normanton on Trent | £30.88 | £2,626.37 | +£0.55 |
| North & South Wheatley | £79.31 | £2,674.80 | +£1.66 |
| North Leverton with Habblesthorpe | £105.32 | £2,700.81 | +£24.70 |
| Norton, Cuckney, Holbeck & Welbeck | £38.92 | £2,634.41 | −£14.05 |
| Rampton | £235.43 | £2,830.92 | +£63.97 |
| Ranskill | £54.99 | £2,650.48 | +£3.60 |
| Rhodesia | £36.50 | £2,631.99 | +£0.00 |
| Scrooby | £70.37 | £2,665.86 | +£3.02 |
| Shireoaks | £45.70 | £2,641.19 | +£0.76 |
| South Leverton | £100.14 | £2,695.63 | −£0.09 |
| Sturton le Steeple | £103.94 | £2,699.43 | +£1.84 |
| Styrrup with Oldcotes | £54.64 | £2,650.13 | +£1.80 |
| Sutton | £62.71 | £2,658.20 | −£0.11 |
| Torworth | £187.84 | £2,783.33 | +£5.69 |
| Treswell | £89.35 | £2,684.84 | +£3.76 |
| Tuxford | £207.50 | £2,802.99 | +£19.80 |
| Walkeringham | £118.90 | £2,714.39 | +£15.34 |
| West Stockwith | £137.76 | £2,733.25 | −£4.77 |
| Wiseton | £7.06 | £2,602.55 | −£0.20 |
| Worksop Charter Trustees | £6.43 | £2,601.92 | +£1.42 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Bassetlaw
Everyone in England gets the national discounts: 25% off if you live alone, nothing to pay for all-student homes, and one band lower if your home has been adapted for a disabled person. How discounts work. Bassetlaw also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | No premium: the normal charge (no single person discount) |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 2 years |
| Local discounts | Unoccupied and unfurnished: 25% discount for up to 6 months; Uninhabitable (needs or is undergoing major repair): 25% discount for up to 12 months |
Source: Bassetlaw website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Bassetlaw Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Bassetlaw over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,644.95 |
| 2025/26 | £2,539.53 |
| 2024/25 | £2,423.75 |
| 2023/24 | £2,317.01 |
| 2022/23 | £2,210.09 |
| 2021/22 | £2,128.86 |
| 2020/21 | £2,059.27 |
| 2019/20 | £1,981.59 |
| 2018/19 | £1,892.57 |
| 2017/18 | £1,804.77 |
| 2016/17 | £1,734.36 |
| 2015/16 | £1,676.20 |
| 2014/15 | £1,644.47 |
| 2013/14 | £1,610.73 |
| 2012/13 | £1,605.08 |
| 2011/12 | £1,598.17 |
| 2010/11 | £1,597.76 |
| 2009/10 | £1,587.46 |
| 2008/09 | £1,537.82 |
| 2007/08 | £1,489.88 |
| 2006/07 | £1,431.58 |
| 2005/06 | £1,369.29 |
| 2004/05 | £1,318.74 |
| 2003/04 | £1,246.02 |
| 2002/03 | £1,116.39 |
| 2001/02 | £1,026.87 |
| 2000/01 | £970.04 |
| 1999/00 | £918.99 |
| 1998/99 | £829.06 |
| 1997/98 | £759.53 |
| 1996/97 | £722.03 |
| 1995/96 | £691.88 |
| 1994/95 | £664.88 |
| 1993/94 | £601.88 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark and Sherwood | £2,682.10 | +£37.15 | Compare |
| Doncaster | £2,167.75 | −£477.20 | Compare |
| Rotherham | £2,381.53 | −£263.42 | Compare |
| Bolsover | £2,559.41 | −£85.54 | Compare |
| North Lincolnshire | £2,348.46 | −£296.49 | Compare |
| Mansfield | £2,600.38 | −£44.57 | Compare |
| West Lindsey | £2,354.25 | −£290.70 | Compare |
Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
This site is independent. To pay, see your exact bill, tell the council you've moved or apply for a discount, use the council's own site.
Questions
How much is council tax in Bassetlaw?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,644.95 a year. Bands run from £1,763.30 (Band A) to £5,289.90 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band A council tax a month in Bassetlaw?
Band A is £1,763.30 a year: £176.33 a month over 10 payments or £146.94 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (49% of homes).
How much did Bassetlaw council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,539.53 in 2025/26 to £2,644.95 in 2026/27, an increase of 4.2% (£105.42).
Does Bassetlaw charge extra council tax on second homes?
No premium is charged on second homes in 2026/27, but no single person discount applies either, so the full charge is due.
Who do I pay council tax to in Bassetlaw?
You pay Bassetlaw council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Nottinghamshire fire and rescue and Parish or town council. Use the council's own website to pay, check your bill or apply for discounts.
Sources
- Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, published 25 March 2026, checked 27 October 2026
- Council Tax: stock of properties, 2026 - CTSOP1.1: number of properties by Council Tax band, local authority and LSOA/MSOA at 31 March 2026 (geography = LAUA rows), Valuation Office Agency, checked 27 October 2026
- Council website (premiums and discounts), checked 27 October 2026
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we compile these figures.