England · Council tax 2026/27
Chesterfield Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Chesterfield for 2026/27 is £2,339.49 a year — about £194.96 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 23.5% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,488.79 | £1,559.66 | +4.76% | £129.97 |
| Band B | £1,736.92 | £1,819.60 | +4.76% | £151.63 |
| Band C | £1,985.06 | £2,079.55 | +4.76% | £173.30 |
| Band D | £2,233.19 | £2,339.49 | +4.76% | £194.96 |
| Band E | £2,729.46 | £2,859.38 | +4.76% | £238.28 |
| Band F | £3,225.72 | £3,379.26 | +4.76% | £281.61 |
| Band G | £3,721.98 | £3,899.15 | +4.76% | £324.93 |
| Band H | £4,466.38 | £4,678.98 | +4.76% | £389.92 |
Three charge areas: Chesterfield (no parish, baseline 2318.39), Staveley (+126.43 parish), Brimington (+24.09). CBC element 202.39.
ASC on Derbyshire CC element
Read from council PDF. Component check: 202.39+1708.99+308.60+98.41=2318.39 OK. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council tax charges by property band 2026-2027 - Chesterfield Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Chesterfield area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Chesterfield council finances
Revenue headroom
Charging a full 100% second-home premium (currently 0%) on ~233 second homes could raise an estimated £545,101/yr — rough estimate, assumes Band D.
Modelled estimate from the council's second-home count (ONS/StatsWales) and Band D, against its current second-home premium. Not a council figure.
Contacting Chesterfield
Official website: chesterfield.gov.uk
Planning department: 01246 345008 (verified 2026-08-06 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 01246 345345
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Chesterfield in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Chesterfield for 2026/27 is £2,339.49 per year, which works out at about £194.96 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Chesterfield for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Chesterfield are: Band A £1,559.66, Band B £1,819.60, Band C £2,079.55, Band D £2,339.49, Band E £2,859.38, Band F £3,379.26, Band G £3,899.15, Band H £4,678.98.
How much is Band A council tax in Chesterfield?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,559.66 in Chesterfield for 2026/27 — about £129.97 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Chesterfield?+
Band B costs £1,819.60 in Chesterfield for 2026/27 — about £151.63 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Chesterfield?+
Band C costs £2,079.55 in Chesterfield for 2026/27 — about £173.30 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Chesterfield?+
Band D costs £2,339.49 in Chesterfield for 2026/27 — about £194.96 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Chesterfield?+
Band E costs £2,859.38 in Chesterfield for 2026/27 — about £238.28 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Chesterfield?+
Band F costs £3,379.26 in Chesterfield for 2026/27 — about £281.61 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Chesterfield?+
Band G costs £3,899.15 in Chesterfield for 2026/27 — about £324.93 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Chesterfield?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,678.98 in Chesterfield for 2026/27 — about £389.92 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Chesterfield for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Chesterfield changed by +4.76% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Chesterfield council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Can I pay less council tax in Chesterfield?+
Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.
How do I challenge my council tax band in Chesterfield?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Chesterfield council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council tax charges by property band 2026-2027 - Chesterfield Borough Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-11. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page: CouncilData, “Chesterfield Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/chesterfield-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.