South Derbyshire council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in South Derbyshire is £2,339.61 a year for 2026/27. That's up 4.8% on 2025/26 and £52 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band B: 23% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,339.61 a year
- Council
- South Derbyshire
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- East Midlands
- Rank
- the 81st cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 9th cheapest of 35 councils in the East Midlands - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
South Derbyshire 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 | £1,559.74 | £155.97 | £129.98 |
| Band B | £1,819.70 | £181.97 | £151.64 |
| Band C | £2,079.65 | £207.97 | £173.30 |
| Band D | £2,339.61 | £233.96 | £194.97 |
| Band E | £2,859.52 | £285.95 | £238.29 |
| Band F | £3,379.44 | £337.94 | £281.62 |
| Band G | £3,899.35 | £389.94 | £324.95 |
| Band H | £4,679.22 | £467.92 | £389.94 |
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 South Derbyshire is split between 5 bodies. South Derbyshire council's own share is £190.78.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Derbyshire council | £190.78 | 8% |
| Derbyshire County Council | £1,708.99 | 73% |
| Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £308.60 | 13% |
| Derbyshire fire and rescue | £98.41 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £32.83 | 1% |
Homes in each band
46% of the 51,900 homes in South Derbyshire 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 South Derbyshire
32 parish and town councils in South Derbyshire add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,306.78; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston upon Trent | £98.50 | £2,405.28 | +£20.74 |
| Barrow upon Trent | £59.40 | £2,366.18 | +£1.41 |
| Bretby | £15.53 | £2,322.31 | +£0.49 |
| Burnaston | £40.23 | £2,347.01 | +£25.21 |
| Castle Gresley | £46.22 | £2,353.00 | +£0.63 |
| Church Broughton | £56.57 | £2,363.35 | +£0.52 |
| Coton in the Elms | £33.85 | £2,340.63 | +£4.45 |
| Dalbury Lees | £21.97 | £2,328.75 | +£4.95 |
| Drakelow | £24.62 | £2,331.40 | +£11.75 |
| Egginton | £53.61 | £2,360.39 | +£0.79 |
| Elvaston | £46.46 | £2,353.24 | +£4.27 |
| Etwall | £65.44 | £2,372.22 | +£1.51 |
| Findern | £34.66 | £2,341.44 | +£1.65 |
| Foston and Scropton | £117.05 | £2,423.83 | +£25.55 |
| Hartshorne | £7.37 | £2,314.15 | −£0.15 |
| Hatton | £67.12 | £2,373.90 | +£0.66 |
| Hilton | £54.49 | £2,361.27 | −£0.05 |
| Linton | £63.92 | £2,370.70 | +£1.34 |
| Melbourne | £56.60 | £2,363.38 | +£1.41 |
| Netherseal | £35.55 | £2,342.33 | −£0.10 |
| Newton Solney | £41.45 | £2,348.23 | +£0.63 |
| Overseal | £42.41 | £2,349.19 | +£1.54 |
| Repton | £63.34 | £2,370.12 | +£2.76 |
| Rosliston | £55.91 | £2,362.69 | +£8.59 |
| Shardlow and Great Wilne | £86.08 | £2,392.86 | +£8.80 |
| Smisby | £70.51 | £2,377.29 | +£4.60 |
| Stenson | £19.22 | £2,326.00 | +£0.01 |
| Ticknall | £57.95 | £2,364.73 | +£1.09 |
| Walton upon Trent | £27.12 | £2,333.90 | +£1.38 |
| Weston upon Trent | £26.71 | £2,333.49 | +£1.57 |
| Willington | £59.41 | £2,366.19 | +£1.41 |
| Woodville | £45.12 | £2,351.90 | +£5.01 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in South Derbyshire
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. South Derbyshire 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 | Empty and unfurnished homes: nothing to pay for first 3 months; Empty homes needing major repair or structural alteration: nothing to pay for up to 12 months; Second homes premium applies only after the home has been unoccupied for 2 years or more; Empty premium can be restricted for homes actively for sale/let or listed-building/conservation-area works |
Source: South Derbyshire website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. South Derbyshire Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in South Derbyshire over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,339.61 |
| 2025/26 | £2,231.86 |
| 2024/25 | £2,128.54 |
| 2023/24 | £2,032.62 |
| 2022/23 | £1,956.79 |
| 2021/22 | £1,898.29 |
| 2020/21 | £1,843.75 |
| 2019/20 | £1,801.99 |
| 2018/19 | £1,722.46 |
| 2017/18 | £1,644.89 |
| 2016/17 | £1,588.52 |
| 2015/16 | £1,535.94 |
| 2014/15 | £1,508.03 |
| 2013/14 | £1,482.14 |
| 2012/13 | £1,476.21 |
| 2011/12 | £1,476.21 |
| 2010/11 | £1,475.48 |
| 2009/10 | £1,452.79 |
| 2008/09 | £1,402.67 |
| 2007/08 | £1,353.19 |
| 2006/07 | £1,300.69 |
| 2005/06 | £1,243.69 |
| 2004/05 | £1,208.22 |
| 2003/04 | £1,155.33 |
| 2002/03 | £1,063.16 |
| 2001/02 | £972.30 |
| 2000/01 | £915.36 |
| 1999/00 | £855.16 |
| 1998/99 | £791.57 |
| 1997/98 | £718.60 |
| 1996/97 | £673.17 |
| 1995/96 | £645.75 |
| 1994/95 | £608.63 |
| 1993/94 | £591.75 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| North West Leicestershire | £2,418.20 | +£78.59 | Compare |
| East Staffordshire | £2,351.34 | +£11.73 | Compare |
| Derbyshire Dales | £2,444.70 | +£105.09 | Compare |
| Derby | £2,306.00 | −£33.61 | Compare |
| Lichfield | £2,351.90 | +£12.29 | Compare |
| Erewash | £2,360.64 | +£21.03 | Compare |
| Amber Valley | £2,407.69 | +£68.08 | 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 South Derbyshire?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,339.61 a year. Bands run from £1,559.74 (Band A) to £4,679.22 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band B council tax a month in South Derbyshire?
Band B is £1,819.70 a year: £181.97 a month over 10 payments or £151.64 over 12. Band B is the most common band here (23% of homes).
How much did South Derbyshire council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,231.86 in 2025/26 to £2,339.61 in 2026/27, an increase of 4.8% (£107.75).
Does South Derbyshire charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. South Derbyshire 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 South Derbyshire?
You pay South Derbyshire council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Derbyshire County Council, Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Derbyshire 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.