Hinckley and Bosworth council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Hinckley and Bosworth is £2,382.62 a year for 2026/27. That's up 3.4% on 2025/26 and £8.90 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band B: 31% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,382.62 a year
- Council
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- East Midlands
- Rank
- the 108th cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 12th cheapest of 35 councils in the East Midlands - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Hinckley and Bosworth 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 | £1,588.41 | £158.84 | £132.37 |
| Band B | £1,853.15 | £185.32 | £154.43 |
| Band C | £2,117.88 | £211.79 | £176.49 |
| Band D | £2,382.62 | £238.26 | £198.55 |
| Band E | £2,912.09 | £291.21 | £242.67 |
| Band F | £3,441.56 | £344.16 | £286.80 |
| Band G | £3,971.03 | £397.10 | £330.92 |
| Band H | £4,765.24 | £476.52 | £397.10 |
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 Hinckley and Bosworth is split between 5 bodies. Hinckley and Bosworth council's own share is £164.02.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hinckley and Bosworth council | £164.02 | 7% |
| Leicestershire County Council | £1,731.79 | 73% |
| Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner | £315.23 | 13% |
| Leicestershire fire and rescue | £91.65 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £79.93 | 3% |
Homes in each band
48% of the 53,230 homes in Hinckley and Bosworth are in band A or B, and 7% 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 Hinckley and Bosworth
24 parish and town councils in Hinckley and Bosworth add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,302.69; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagworth & Thornton | £122.95 | £2,425.64 | −£37.72 |
| Barlestone | £129.46 | £2,432.15 | +£4.93 |
| Barwell | £111.50 | £2,414.19 | +£5.31 |
| Burbage | £82.15 | £2,384.84 | +£2.31 |
| Cadeby | £56.26 | £2,358.95 | +£1.60 |
| Carlton | £88.94 | £2,391.63 | +£31.89 |
| Dadlington & Sutton Cheney | £149.99 | £2,452.68 | +£50.39 |
| Desford | £107.13 | £2,409.82 | −£1.21 |
| Earl Shilton | £132.15 | £2,434.84 | +£19.47 |
| Groby | £135.46 | £2,438.15 | +£2.71 |
| Higham on the Hill | £94.11 | £2,396.80 | +£33.96 |
| Kirkby Mallory, Peckleton & Stapleton | £89.84 | £2,392.53 | +£1.77 |
| Market Bosworth | £146.76 | £2,449.45 | +£7.47 |
| Markfield | £112.26 | £2,414.95 | +£2.35 |
| Nailstone | £101.87 | £2,404.56 | +£0.22 |
| Newbold Verdon | £104.68 | £2,407.37 | +£18.45 |
| Osbaston | £88.62 | £2,391.31 | +£2.04 |
| Ratby | £156.81 | £2,459.50 | +£4.95 |
| Shackerstone | £125.46 | £2,428.15 | +£34.08 |
| Sheepy | £60.40 | £2,363.09 | +£0.42 |
| Stanton under Bardon | £68.73 | £2,371.42 | +£0.20 |
| Stoke Golding | £112.44 | £2,415.13 | +£9.70 |
| Twycross | £83.88 | £2,386.57 | +£1.95 |
| Witherley | £82.26 | £2,384.95 | +£0.00 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Hinckley and Bosworth
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. Hinckley and Bosworth also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 2 years; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Care leavers aged 18-25: 100% discount (top-up to nil liability until 25th birthday) |
Source: Hinckley and Bosworth website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Hinckley and Bosworth Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Hinckley and Bosworth over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,382.62 |
| 2025/26 | £2,304.14 |
| 2024/25 | £2,194.09 |
| 2023/24 | £2,090.21 |
| 2022/23 | £1,988.85 |
| 2021/22 | £1,925.21 |
| 2020/21 | £1,835.68 |
| 2019/20 | £1,768.27 |
| 2018/19 | £1,686.15 |
| 2017/18 | £1,594.34 |
| 2016/17 | £1,537.56 |
| 2015/16 | £1,479.80 |
| 2014/15 | £1,452.70 |
| 2013/14 | £1,448.86 |
| 2012/13 | £1,442.37 |
| 2011/12 | £1,437.68 |
| 2010/11 | £1,436.60 |
| 2009/10 | £1,402.34 |
| 2008/09 | £1,362.50 |
| 2007/08 | £1,295.36 |
| 2006/07 | £1,238.23 |
| 2005/06 | £1,185.43 |
| 2004/05 | £1,146.13 |
| 2003/04 | £1,061.13 |
| 2002/03 | £972.41 |
| 2001/02 | £882.24 |
| 2000/01 | £826.93 |
| 1999/00 | £769.78 |
| 1998/99 | £729.87 |
| 1997/98 | £673.98 |
| 1996/97 | £586.85 |
| 1995/96 | £541.13 |
| 1994/95 | £511.88 |
| 1993/94 | £430.88 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby | £2,490.22 | +£107.60 | Compare |
| North West Leicestershire | £2,418.20 | +£35.58 | Compare |
| North Warwickshire | £2,532.10 | +£149.48 | Compare |
| Charnwood | £2,405.64 | +£23.02 | Compare |
| Rugby | £2,483.05 | +£100.43 | Compare |
| Nuneaton and Bedworth | £2,502.16 | +£119.54 | Compare |
Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
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Questions
How much is council tax in Hinckley and Bosworth?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,382.62 a year. Bands run from £1,588.41 (Band A) to £4,765.24 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band B council tax a month in Hinckley and Bosworth?
Band B is £1,853.15 a year: £185.32 a month over 10 payments or £154.43 over 12. Band B is the most common band here (31% of homes).
How much did Hinckley and Bosworth council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,304.14 in 2025/26 to £2,382.62 in 2026/27, an increase of 3.4% (£78.48).
Who do I pay council tax to in Hinckley and Bosworth?
You pay Hinckley and Bosworth council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Leicestershire County Council, Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner, Leicestershire 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
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