Newark and Sherwood council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Newark and Sherwood is £2,682.10 a year for 2026/27. That's up 3.9% on 2025/26 and £291 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 41% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,682.10 a year
- Council
- Newark and Sherwood
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- East Midlands
- Rank
- the 10th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 3rd most expensive of 35 councils in the East Midlands - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Newark and Sherwood 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 | £1,788.07 | £178.81 | £149.01 |
| Band B | £2,086.08 | £208.61 | £173.84 |
| Band C | £2,384.09 | £238.41 | £198.67 |
| Band D | £2,682.10 | £268.21 | £223.51 |
| Band E | £3,278.12 | £327.81 | £273.18 |
| Band F | £3,874.14 | £387.41 | £322.84 |
| Band G | £4,470.17 | £447.02 | £372.51 |
| Band H | £5,364.20 | £536.42 | £447.02 |
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 Newark and Sherwood is split between 5 bodies. Newark and Sherwood council's own share is £198.60.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark and Sherwood council | £198.60 | 7% |
| Nottinghamshire County Council | £1,970.13 | 73% |
| Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £311.10 | 12% |
| Nottinghamshire fire and rescue | £102.21 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £100.06 | 4% |
Homes in each band
57% of the 59,110 homes in Newark and Sherwood are in band A or B, and 8% 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 Newark and Sherwood
63 parish and town councils in Newark and Sherwood add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,582.04; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Averham (Averham Kelham & Staythorpe) | £32.78 | £2,614.82 | +£11.76 |
| Balderton | £130.41 | £2,712.45 | +£5.84 |
| Barnby in the Willows | £51.60 | £2,633.64 | +£4.05 |
| Bathley | £15.56 | £2,597.60 | +£0.38 |
| Besthorpe | £103.85 | £2,685.89 | +£2.13 |
| Bilsthorpe | £91.67 | £2,673.71 | +£7.68 |
| Bleasby | £56.83 | £2,638.87 | +£6.30 |
| Blidworth | £95.82 | £2,677.86 | +£12.79 |
| Bulcote | £63.07 | £2,645.11 | +£0.93 |
| Carlton on Trent | £64.18 | £2,646.22 | −£13.83 |
| Caunton | £34.49 | £2,616.53 | +£0.64 |
| Caythorpe | £60.52 | £2,642.56 | −£0.34 |
| Clipstone | £106.35 | £2,688.39 | +£3.10 |
| Coddington | £32.94 | £2,614.98 | +£0.81 |
| Collingham | £40.28 | £2,622.32 | −£0.13 |
| Cromwell | £11.08 | £2,593.12 | +£1.56 |
| Eakring | £40.71 | £2,622.75 | +£0.00 |
| East Stoke (East Stoke & Thorpe) | £40.29 | £2,622.33 | +£5.94 |
| Edingley | £69.70 | £2,651.74 | −£0.82 |
| Edwinstowe | £108.22 | £2,690.26 | +£0.00 |
| Egmanton | £42.00 | £2,624.04 | +£0.23 |
| Elston | £115.04 | £2,697.08 | +£6.37 |
| Epperstone | £70.24 | £2,652.28 | +£2.73 |
| Farndon | £81.17 | £2,663.21 | +£3.14 |
| Farnsfield | £68.04 | £2,650.08 | −£0.21 |
| Fernwood | £74.27 | £2,656.31 | −£1.30 |
| Fiskerton cum Morton | £23.79 | £2,605.83 | +£1.02 |
| Girton | £19.78 | £2,601.82 | −£1.65 |
| Gunthorpe | £83.00 | £2,665.04 | +£4.69 |
| Halam | £38.45 | £2,620.49 | −£0.55 |
| Harby | £53.29 | £2,635.33 | +£1.48 |
| Hawton | £41.98 | £2,624.02 | +£1.06 |
| Hockerton | £48.99 | £2,631.03 | +£2.27 |
| Hoveringham | £97.86 | £2,679.90 | +£2.33 |
| Kings Clipstone | £89.78 | £2,671.82 | +£4.27 |
| Kirklington | £55.15 | £2,637.19 | −£0.49 |
| Kirton | £66.64 | £2,648.68 | +£6.50 |
| Kneesall (Kneesall Kersall & Ompton) | £23.41 | £2,605.45 | +£0.52 |
| Laxton and Moorhouse | £41.32 | £2,623.36 | +£0.23 |
| Lowdham | £93.05 | £2,675.09 | +£8.06 |
| Newark | £146.64 | £2,728.68 | +£6.87 |
| North Clifton | £29.72 | £2,611.76 | +£2.74 |
| North Muskham | £46.92 | £2,628.96 | +£1.78 |
| Norwell | £45.74 | £2,627.78 | +£2.69 |
| Ollerton and Boughton | £185.47 | £2,767.51 | +£9.14 |
| Oxton | £80.20 | £2,662.24 | +£2.53 |
| Perlethorpe cum Budby | £24.69 | £2,606.73 | +£0.88 |
| Rainworth | £38.25 | £2,620.29 | +£2.43 |
| Rolleston | £71.83 | £2,653.87 | +£9.48 |
| Rufford | £17.07 | £2,599.11 | +£0.14 |
| South Clifton | £25.20 | £2,607.24 | +£1.55 |
| South Muskham | £69.74 | £2,651.78 | −£1.68 |
| South Scarle | £57.24 | £2,639.28 | +£1.89 |
| Southwell | £99.39 | £2,681.43 | +£2.85 |
| Sutton on Trent | £54.18 | £2,636.22 | +£2.05 |
| Syerston | £20.83 | £2,602.87 | none last year |
| Thorney | £31.45 | £2,613.49 | +£0.32 |
| Thurgarton | £69.64 | £2,651.68 | +£0.20 |
| Upton | £46.05 | £2,628.09 | +£1.53 |
| Walesby | £121.05 | £2,703.09 | +£7.08 |
| Wellow | £41.17 | £2,623.21 | −£1.05 |
| Weston | £36.03 | £2,618.07 | +£2.33 |
| Winthorpe (Winthorpe & Langford) | £47.56 | £2,629.60 | +£5.06 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Newark and Sherwood
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. Newark and Sherwood also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | 25% discount for the first 84 days on unoccupied and unfurnished properties; Care leavers aged 18-25 living alone or only with other care leavers: Council Tax discount; Terminal illness discount for households receiving Council Tax Support; Reduction for exceptional circumstances (s13A) |
Source: Newark and Sherwood website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Newark and Sherwood Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Newark and Sherwood over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,682.10 |
| 2025/26 | £2,582.22 |
| 2024/25 | £2,467.51 |
| 2023/24 | £2,357.07 |
| 2022/23 | £2,251.59 |
| 2021/22 | £2,171.02 |
| 2020/21 | £2,100.00 |
| 2019/20 | £2,024.20 |
| 2018/19 | £1,935.94 |
| 2017/18 | £1,849.34 |
| 2016/17 | £1,777.22 |
| 2015/16 | £1,718.36 |
| 2014/15 | £1,688.05 |
| 2013/14 | £1,657.39 |
| 2012/13 | £1,653.55 |
| 2011/12 | £1,646.14 |
| 2010/11 | £1,650.68 |
| 2009/10 | £1,637.73 |
| 2008/09 | £1,591.81 |
| 2007/08 | £1,540.22 |
| 2006/07 | £1,483.56 |
| 2005/06 | £1,417.62 |
| 2004/05 | £1,367.01 |
| 2003/04 | £1,293.86 |
| 2002/03 | £1,176.67 |
| 2001/02 | £1,079.79 |
| 2000/01 | £1,023.85 |
| 1999/00 | £970.28 |
| 1998/99 | £895.94 |
| 1997/98 | £807.99 |
| 1996/97 | £766.33 |
| 1995/96 | £733.50 |
| 1994/95 | £690.75 |
| 1993/94 | £631.13 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kesteven | £2,337.81 | −£344.29 | Compare |
| Bassetlaw | £2,644.95 | −£37.15 | Compare |
| Gedling | £2,609.55 | −£72.55 | Compare |
| Rushcliffe | £2,643.27 | −£38.83 | Compare |
| Mansfield | £2,600.38 | −£81.72 | Compare |
| South Kesteven | £2,260.00 | −£422.10 | Compare |
| West Lindsey | £2,354.25 | −£327.85 | Compare |
| Melton | £2,429.67 | −£252.43 | Compare |
| Ashfield | £2,608.76 | −£73.34 | Compare |
Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
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Questions
How much is council tax in Newark and Sherwood?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,682.10 a year. Bands run from £1,788.07 (Band A) to £5,364.20 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band A council tax a month in Newark and Sherwood?
Band A is £1,788.07 a year: £178.81 a month over 10 payments or £149.01 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (41% of homes).
How much did Newark and Sherwood council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,582.22 in 2025/26 to £2,682.10 in 2026/27, an increase of 3.9% (£99.88).
Does Newark and Sherwood charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Newark and Sherwood charges a 100% premium on second homes in 2026/27, so the owner pays 200% of the normal charge.
Who do I pay council tax to in Newark and Sherwood?
You pay Newark and Sherwood 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.