County guide · 2026/27
Council tax bands in Leicestershire
Leicestershire has 7 billing authorities, each setting its own charges. Band D ranges from Hinckley and Bosworth at £2,382.62 to Blaby at £2,490.22. Every figure is verified against the council's own page. Compare any two with the comparison tool, or work out your bill with the calculator.
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council | £2,382.62 | Verified 2026-06-15 |
| Harborough District Council | £2,389.87 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Charnwood Borough Council | £2,405.64 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Oadby and Wigston Borough Council | £2,406.85 | Verified 2026-06-15 |
| North West Leicestershire District Council | £2,418.20 | Verified 2026-06-15 |
| Melton Borough Council | £2,429.67 | Verified 2026-06-15 |
| Blaby District Council | £2,490.22 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Leicestershire in 2026/27?+
It depends on your billing authority — Leicestershire has 7 councils setting their own charges. Band D ranges from £2,382.62 (Hinckley and Bosworth) to £2,490.22 (Blaby) in 2026/27. Find your council in the table for its full verified band table.
Which council in Leicestershire has the cheapest council tax?+
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, at £2,382.62 for Band D in 2026/27 — verified against the council's own published figures.
Why do council tax bands differ across Leicestershire?+
Each district or borough sets its own element on top of shared county, police and fire precepts, and parish precepts vary further by area. The same band can differ by hundreds of pounds between neighbouring councils in Leicestershire.
See also: all England councils · UK rankings · how bands work