West Lindsey council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in West Lindsey is £2,354.25 a year for 2026/27. That's up 3.3% on 2025/26 and £37 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 37% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,354.25 a year
- Council
- West Lindsey
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- East Midlands
- Rank
- the 91st cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 10th cheapest of 35 councils in the East Midlands - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
West Lindsey 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 | £1,569.50 | £156.95 | £130.79 |
| Band B | £1,831.08 | £183.11 | £152.59 |
| Band C | £2,092.67 | £209.27 | £174.39 |
| Band D | £2,354.25 | £235.43 | £196.19 |
| Band E | £2,877.42 | £287.74 | £239.79 |
| Band F | £3,400.58 | £340.06 | £283.38 |
| Band G | £3,923.75 | £392.38 | £326.98 |
| Band H | £4,708.50 | £470.85 | £392.38 |
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 West Lindsey is split between 4 bodies. West Lindsey council's own share is £256.14.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| West Lindsey council | £256.14 | 11% |
| Lincolnshire County Council | £1,673.01 | 71% |
| Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £333.09 | 14% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £92.01 | 4% |
Homes in each band
56% of the 47,350 homes in West Lindsey are in band A or B, and 5% 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 West Lindsey
79 parish and town councils in West Lindsey add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,262.24; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardney (grouped with Apley and Stainfield) | £118.89 | £2,381.13 | +£2.00 |
| Barlings (grouped with Langworth and Newball) | £142.09 | £2,404.33 | +£7.55 |
| Bigby | £53.34 | £2,315.58 | +£11.62 |
| Bishop Norton | £48.93 | £2,311.17 | +£0.45 |
| Blyton | £18.04 | £2,280.28 | +£0.94 |
| Brattleby | £73.28 | £2,335.52 | +£3.44 |
| Broadholme | £22.97 | £2,285.21 | −£1.88 |
| Brookenby | £150.67 | £2,412.91 | +£8.96 |
| Burton | £21.15 | £2,283.39 | +£5.52 |
| Caistor | £135.54 | £2,397.78 | +£8.10 |
| Cammeringham | £17.09 | £2,279.33 | −£0.23 |
| Cherry Willingham | £75.89 | £2,338.13 | +£1.60 |
| Claxby | £98.67 | £2,360.91 | +£5.27 |
| Corringham | £91.10 | £2,353.34 | −£7.57 |
| Dunholme | £63.61 | £2,325.85 | −£1.12 |
| East Stockwith | £69.42 | £2,331.66 | −£1.70 |
| Faldingworth | £51.56 | £2,313.80 | +£0.40 |
| Fenton | £58.84 | £2,321.08 | +£2.21 |
| Fillingham | £69.33 | £2,331.57 | +£3.50 |
| Fiskerton | £49.26 | £2,311.50 | −£0.22 |
| Gainsborough | £139.17 | £2,401.41 | +£6.27 |
| Glentham | £63.21 | £2,325.45 | +£0.11 |
| Glentworth | £90.02 | £2,352.26 | +£2.70 |
| Grasby | £30.68 | £2,292.92 | +£3.10 |
| Great Limber | £144.68 | £2,406.92 | +£8.40 |
| Greetwell | £31.49 | £2,293.73 | −£6.65 |
| Hackthorn (grouped with Cold Hanworth) | £28.85 | £2,291.09 | +£0.95 |
| Heapham | £9.10 | £2,271.34 | +£2.17 |
| Hemswell | £91.66 | £2,353.90 | +£15.16 |
| Hemswell Cliff | £94.62 | £2,356.86 | +£0.00 |
| Ingham | £74.46 | £2,336.70 | +£2.27 |
| Keelby | £40.69 | £2,302.93 | +£0.93 |
| Kettlethorpe | £79.37 | £2,341.61 | +£5.26 |
| Kexby | £21.46 | £2,283.70 | +£4.85 |
| Knaith | £40.42 | £2,302.66 | +£0.00 |
| Laughton | £66.48 | £2,328.72 | +£2.59 |
| Lea | £53.11 | £2,315.35 | +£0.99 |
| Legsby | £24.10 | £2,286.34 | −£0.36 |
| Market Rasen | £159.10 | £2,421.34 | +£14.60 |
| Marton (grouped with Gate Burton) | £68.85 | £2,331.09 | +£8.45 |
| Middle Rasen | £26.18 | £2,288.42 | +£0.53 |
| Morton | £38.15 | £2,300.39 | +£1.45 |
| Nettleham | £126.49 | £2,388.73 | +£2.46 |
| Nettleton | £56.30 | £2,318.54 | +£0.06 |
| Newton on Trent | £118.17 | £2,380.41 | +£2.40 |
| Normanby by Spital | £69.94 | £2,332.18 | −£1.47 |
| North Kelsey | £62.68 | £2,324.92 | +£2.40 |
| Northorpe | £71.78 | £2,334.02 | +£4.46 |
| Osgodby | £48.01 | £2,310.25 | −£0.94 |
| Owersby | £17.10 | £2,279.34 | −£0.01 |
| Owmby | £98.27 | £2,360.51 | +£3.88 |
| Reepham | £39.90 | £2,302.14 | +£11.90 |
| Riby | £11.40 | £2,273.64 | −£1.97 |
| Riseholme | £18.67 | £2,280.91 | +£0.48 |
| Rothwell | £57.28 | £2,319.52 | +£0.00 |
| Saxby | £8.39 | £2,270.63 | +£0.10 |
| Saxilby with Ingleby | £183.48 | £2,445.72 | +£9.56 |
| Scampton | £61.75 | £2,323.99 | +£9.14 |
| Scothern | £77.03 | £2,339.27 | +£0.11 |
| Scotter | £62.49 | £2,324.73 | +£0.12 |
| Scotton | £59.79 | £2,322.03 | +£7.60 |
| Snitterby | £42.66 | £2,304.90 | +£1.88 |
| South Kelsey | £80.16 | £2,342.40 | +£6.50 |
| Spridlington | £46.52 | £2,308.76 | +£4.42 |
| Springthorpe | £18.88 | £2,281.12 | +£2.06 |
| Stow | £45.59 | £2,307.83 | +£2.81 |
| Sturton by Stow | £79.80 | £2,342.04 | +£1.95 |
| Sudbrooke | £49.20 | £2,311.44 | +£3.70 |
| Swallow | £126.43 | £2,388.67 | +£2.34 |
| Tealby | £62.99 | £2,325.23 | +£13.76 |
| Toft Newton | £78.55 | £2,340.79 | +£1.78 |
| Torksey | £60.11 | £2,322.35 | +£0.75 |
| Upton | £47.55 | £2,309.79 | +£5.77 |
| Waddingham | £48.29 | £2,310.53 | +£4.41 |
| Walesby | £22.79 | £2,285.03 | −£0.49 |
| Welton | £155.35 | £2,417.59 | +£21.78 |
| Wickenby | £51.96 | £2,314.20 | +£2.16 |
| Willingham | £78.64 | £2,340.88 | +£0.09 |
| Willoughton | £78.07 | £2,340.31 | +£4.86 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in West Lindsey
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. West Lindsey 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; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Empty and unfurnished property: 100% discount for up to 2 months; Property undergoing structural repair: 25% discount for up to 12 months; Local waiver of the empty premium for up to 12 months where owners are genuinely trying to sell/let or face legal/technical issues |
Source: West Lindsey website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. West Lindsey Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in West Lindsey over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,354.25 |
| 2025/26 | £2,279.77 |
| 2024/25 | £2,208.59 |
| 2023/24 | £2,110.71 |
| 2022/23 | £2,011.40 |
| 2021/22 | £1,925.78 |
| 2020/21 | £1,877.86 |
| 2019/20 | £1,815.64 |
| 2018/19 | £1,721.51 |
| 2017/18 | £1,644.61 |
| 2016/17 | £1,582.38 |
| 2015/16 | £1,529.88 |
| 2014/15 | £1,503.97 |
| 2013/14 | £1,497.70 |
| 2012/13 | £1,491.06 |
| 2011/12 | £1,483.66 |
| 2010/11 | £1,480.98 |
| 2009/10 | £1,439.57 |
| 2008/09 | £1,406.49 |
| 2007/08 | £1,329.14 |
| 2006/07 | £1,273.63 |
| 2005/06 | £1,215.58 |
| 2004/05 | £1,152.37 |
| 2003/04 | £1,081.91 |
| 2002/03 | £981.95 |
| 2001/02 | £898.68 |
| 2000/01 | £847.54 |
| 1999/00 | £805.50 |
| 1998/99 | £757.98 |
| 1997/98 | £682.10 |
| 1996/97 | £635.28 |
| 1995/96 | £586.13 |
| 1994/95 | £545.63 |
| 1993/94 | £529.88 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lincolnshire | £2,348.46 | −£5.79 | Compare |
| East Lindsey | £2,275.88 | −£78.37 | Compare |
| North East Lincolnshire | £2,483.85 | +£129.60 | Compare |
| North Kesteven | £2,337.81 | −£16.44 | Compare |
| Lincoln | £2,323.08 | −£31.17 | Compare |
| Newark and Sherwood | £2,682.10 | +£327.85 | Compare |
| Bassetlaw | £2,644.95 | +£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 West Lindsey?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,354.25 a year. Bands run from £1,569.50 (Band A) to £4,708.50 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band A council tax a month in West Lindsey?
Band A is £1,569.50 a year: £156.95 a month over 10 payments or £130.79 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (37% of homes).
How much did West Lindsey council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,279.77 in 2025/26 to £2,354.25 in 2026/27, an increase of 3.3% (£74.48).
Does West Lindsey 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 West Lindsey?
You pay West Lindsey 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.