North Kesteven council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in North Kesteven is £2,337.81 a year for 2026/27. That's up 3.4% on 2025/26 and £54 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band B: 26% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,337.81 a year
- Council
- North Kesteven
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- East Midlands
- Rank
- the 78th cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 7th cheapest of 35 councils in the East Midlands - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
North Kesteven 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 | £1,558.54 | £155.85 | £129.88 |
| Band B | £1,818.30 | £181.83 | £151.53 |
| Band C | £2,078.05 | £207.81 | £173.17 |
| Band D | £2,337.81 | £233.78 | £194.82 |
| Band E | £2,857.32 | £285.73 | £238.11 |
| Band F | £3,376.84 | £337.68 | £281.40 |
| Band G | £3,896.35 | £389.64 | £324.70 |
| Band H | £4,675.62 | £467.56 | £389.64 |
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 North Kesteven is split between 4 bodies. North Kesteven council's own share is £205.67.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| North Kesteven council | £205.67 | 9% |
| Lincolnshire County Council | £1,673.01 | 72% |
| Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £333.09 | 14% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £126.04 | 5% |
Homes in each band
51% of the 55,870 homes in North Kesteven 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 North Kesteven
65 parish and town councils in North Kesteven add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,211.77; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anwick | £150.23 | £2,362.00 | +£33.81 |
| Ashby Bloxholm Temple Bruer with Temple High Grange | £45.23 | £2,257.00 | −£3.33 |
| Aubourn with Haddington | £147.78 | £2,359.55 | −£0.22 |
| Bassingham | £253.33 | £2,465.10 | +£11.53 |
| Beckingham | £107.90 | £2,319.67 | −£2.93 |
| Billinghay | £67.58 | £2,279.35 | +£1.11 |
| Blankney | £62.40 | £2,274.17 | +£2.54 |
| Boothby Graffoe | £7.72 | £2,219.49 | −£0.46 |
| Bracebridge Heath | £112.32 | £2,324.09 | +£5.33 |
| Branston and Mere | £133.56 | £2,345.33 | +£3.71 |
| Brant Broughton and Stragglethorpe | £82.87 | £2,294.64 | +£3.67 |
| Burton Pedwardine | £22.26 | £2,234.03 | +£5.73 |
| Canwick | £36.21 | £2,247.98 | −£1.17 |
| Carlton le Moorland | £57.75 | £2,269.52 | +£1.13 |
| Coleby | £81.32 | £2,293.09 | +£3.87 |
| Cranwell Brauncewell and Byard's Leap | £69.94 | £2,281.71 | −£1.46 |
| Digby | £132.23 | £2,344.00 | +£20.82 |
| Doddington and Whisby | £54.90 | £2,266.67 | −£3.10 |
| Dogdyke | £71.35 | £2,283.12 | +£1.20 |
| Dorrington | £59.18 | £2,270.95 | +£3.52 |
| Dunston | £91.41 | £2,303.18 | +£2.23 |
| Eagle and Swinethorpe | £109.31 | £2,321.08 | +£9.98 |
| Ewerby and Evedon | £22.04 | £2,233.81 | −£0.62 |
| Great Hale | £76.34 | £2,288.11 | +£2.84 |
| Harmston | £68.89 | £2,280.66 | +£6.27 |
| Heckington | £187.08 | £2,398.85 | +£102.65 |
| Heighington | £109.67 | £2,321.44 | +£3.97 |
| Helpringham | £62.89 | £2,274.66 | +£1.86 |
| Kirkby la Thorpe | £29.26 | £2,241.03 | +£1.52 |
| Leadenham | £113.96 | £2,325.73 | +£4.71 |
| Leasingham and Roxholm | £59.49 | £2,271.26 | +£2.80 |
| Little Hale | £45.29 | £2,257.06 | +£4.46 |
| Martin | £64.81 | £2,276.58 | +£0.37 |
| Metheringham | £163.52 | £2,375.29 | +£0.00 |
| Navenby | £153.69 | £2,365.46 | +£24.14 |
| Nocton | £118.09 | £2,329.86 | +£7.21 |
| North Hykeham | £165.89 | £2,377.66 | +£7.60 |
| North Kyme | £81.49 | £2,293.26 | +£6.16 |
| North Scarle | £107.80 | £2,319.57 | +£53.27 |
| Norton Disney | £34.15 | £2,245.92 | −£2.89 |
| Osbournby | £44.91 | £2,256.68 | +£1.14 |
| Potter Hanworth | £101.22 | £2,312.99 | +£4.70 |
| Rauceby | £30.07 | £2,241.84 | +£0.88 |
| Ruskington | £168.10 | £2,379.87 | +£5.62 |
| Scopwick | £79.20 | £2,290.97 | +£6.63 |
| Scredington | £55.27 | £2,267.04 | +£0.00 |
| Silk Willoughby | £46.55 | £2,258.32 | +£1.37 |
| Skellingthorpe | £112.73 | £2,324.50 | +£2.21 |
| Sleaford | £149.15 | £2,360.92 | +£7.43 |
| South Hykeham | £53.39 | £2,265.16 | +£3.70 |
| South Kyme | £85.04 | £2,296.81 | −£4.59 |
| Stapleford | £27.35 | £2,239.12 | +£0.81 |
| Swaton | £44.30 | £2,256.07 | +£2.11 |
| Swinderby | £97.08 | £2,308.85 | +£4.62 |
| Thorpe on the Hill | £94.31 | £2,306.08 | +£4.61 |
| Threekingham | £2.77 | £2,214.54 | none last year |
| Thurlby | £25.80 | £2,237.57 | +£1.40 |
| Timberland | £34.90 | £2,246.67 | +£0.34 |
| Waddington | £115.34 | £2,327.11 | +£3.17 |
| Walcott | £37.50 | £2,249.27 | +£0.00 |
| Washingborough | £169.81 | £2,381.58 | +£5.15 |
| Welbourn | £133.21 | £2,344.98 | +£6.95 |
| Wellingore | £84.94 | £2,296.71 | −£3.07 |
| Wilsford | £124.04 | £2,335.81 | +£0.53 |
| Witham St. Hughs | £133.54 | £2,345.31 | +£14.59 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in North Kesteven
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. North Kesteven also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | 100% discount on empty unfurnished properties for the first 2 months; Discount for vacant properties undergoing structural or major repair; Care leavers under 25 may qualify for a discount; Remissions from the empty premium for new owners and for adapting a property for a disabled occupant |
Source: North Kesteven website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. North Kesteven Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in North Kesteven over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,337.81 |
| 2025/26 | £2,261.06 |
| 2024/25 | £2,186.65 |
| 2023/24 | £2,088.04 |
| 2022/23 | £1,990.16 |
| 2021/22 | £1,903.42 |
| 2020/21 | £1,853.32 |
| 2019/20 | £1,788.36 |
| 2018/19 | £1,694.07 |
| 2017/18 | £1,615.58 |
| 2016/17 | £1,557.14 |
| 2015/16 | £1,501.88 |
| 2014/15 | £1,472.69 |
| 2013/14 | £1,463.41 |
| 2012/13 | £1,453.43 |
| 2011/12 | £1,444.38 |
| 2010/11 | £1,444.15 |
| 2009/10 | £1,405.93 |
| 2008/09 | £1,372.99 |
| 2007/08 | £1,296.53 |
| 2006/07 | £1,242.17 |
| 2005/06 | £1,183.67 |
| 2004/05 | £1,127.92 |
| 2003/04 | £1,063.63 |
| 2002/03 | £976.45 |
| 2001/02 | £893.35 |
| 2000/01 | £844.10 |
| 1999/00 | £797.56 |
| 1998/99 | £747.29 |
| 1997/98 | £664.11 |
| 1996/97 | £632.11 |
| 1995/96 | £588.38 |
| 1994/95 | £559.13 |
| 1993/94 | £517.50 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kesteven | £2,260.00 | −£77.81 | Compare |
| Newark and Sherwood | £2,682.10 | +£344.29 | Compare |
| West Lindsey | £2,354.25 | +£16.44 | Compare |
| Lincoln | £2,323.08 | −£14.73 | Compare |
| Boston | £2,308.73 | −£29.08 | Compare |
| East Lindsey | £2,275.88 | −£61.93 | Compare |
| South Holland | £2,278.20 | −£59.61 | 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 North Kesteven?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,337.81 a year. Bands run from £1,558.54 (Band A) to £4,675.62 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band B council tax a month in North Kesteven?
Band B is £1,818.30 a year: £181.83 a month over 10 payments or £151.53 over 12. Band B is the most common band here (26% of homes).
How much did North Kesteven council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,261.06 in 2025/26 to £2,337.81 in 2026/27, an increase of 3.4% (£76.75).
Does North Kesteven charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. North Kesteven 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 North Kesteven?
You pay North Kesteven council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Lincolnshire County Council, Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner 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.