England · Council tax 2026/27
North West Leicestershire District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27 is £2,418.20 a year — about £201.52 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 22.7% 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 | £1,558.67 | £1,612.13 | +3.43% | £134.34 |
| Band B | £1,818.45 | £1,880.82 | +3.43% | £156.73 |
| Band C | £2,078.23 | £2,149.51 | +3.43% | £179.13 |
| Band D | £2,338.01 | £2,418.20 | +3.43% | £201.52 |
| Band E | £2,857.57 | £2,955.58 | +3.43% | £246.30 |
| Band F | £3,377.12 | £3,492.96 | +3.43% | £291.08 |
| Band G | £3,896.67 | £4,030.33 | +3.43% | £335.86 |
| Band H | £4,676.01 | £4,836.40 | +3.43% | £403.03 |
Leicestershire district. Band D for non-parished areas (Bardon, Chilcote, Normanton-le-Heath, Stretton-en-le-Field — zero parish precept). Parish areas range from Band D £2,323.92 (Isley Walton-cum-Langley) to £2,481.24 (Castle Donington). Previously flagged £4.59 component gap now resolved: NWLDC district element = £171.60, not £167.01 as pre-researched.
Read from both the published charges PDF and the formal Council Tax Resolution (Item 14, Full Council 19 Feb 2026, moderngov). Component sum confirmed: £1,731.79 + £315.23 + £91.65 + £171.60 = £2,310.27. Pre-researched NWLDC element of £167.01 was incorrect (likely from an earlier draft); resolution Table 1 confirms £171.60. Full 32-area band table verified from both documents. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/files/documents/council_tax_charges_2026_2027/Council+Tax+bands+and+charges+2026-2027.pdf. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-15. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
North West Leicestershire area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in North West Leicestershire in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27 is £2,418.20 per year, which works out at about £201.52 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in North West Leicestershire are: Band A £1,612.13, Band B £1,880.82, Band C £2,149.51, Band D £2,418.20, Band E £2,955.58, Band F £3,492.96, Band G £4,030.33, Band H £4,836.40.
How much is Band A council tax in North West Leicestershire?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,612.13 in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27 — about £134.34 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in North West Leicestershire?+
Band B costs £1,880.82 in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27 — about £156.73 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in North West Leicestershire?+
Band C costs £2,149.51 in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27 — about £179.13 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in North West Leicestershire?+
Band D costs £2,418.20 in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27 — about £201.52 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in North West Leicestershire?+
Band E costs £2,955.58 in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27 — about £246.30 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in North West Leicestershire?+
Band F costs £3,492.96 in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27 — about £291.08 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in North West Leicestershire?+
Band G costs £4,030.33 in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27 — about £335.86 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in North West Leicestershire?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,836.40 in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27 — about £403.03 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in North West Leicestershire changed by +3.43% compared with 2025/26.
What does the North West Leicestershire 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 North West Leicestershire?+
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 North West Leicestershire?+
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 North West Leicestershire council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-15. 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, “North West Leicestershire District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/north-west-leicestershire-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.