England · Council tax 2026/27
South Derbyshire District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in South Derbyshire for 2026/27 is £2,339.61 a year — about £194.97 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 23.2% 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 | £1,487.88 | £1,559.74 | +4.83% | £129.98 |
| Band B | £1,735.86 | £1,819.70 | +4.83% | £151.64 |
| Band C | £1,983.83 | £2,079.65 | +4.83% | £173.30 |
| Band D | £2,231.81 | £2,339.61 | +4.83% | £194.97 |
| Band E | £2,727.77 | £2,859.52 | +4.83% | £238.29 |
| Band F | £3,223.73 | £3,379.44 | +4.83% | £281.62 |
| Band G | £3,719.69 | £3,899.35 | +4.83% | £324.95 |
| Band H | £4,463.63 | £4,679.22 | +4.83% | £389.94 |
Unparished baseline ('all other parts') 2306.78; 32 parishes, range Hartshorne 2314.15 to Foston and Scropton 2423.83. District element 190.78 (up from 185.24).
ASC on Derbyshire CC element
Read from council guide PDF (council meeting 26 Feb 2026). Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax Guide 2026-27 - South Derbyshire District 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)..
South Derbyshire area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting South Derbyshire
Official website: southderbyshire.gov.uk
Switchboard: 01283 595795
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in South Derbyshire in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in South Derbyshire for 2026/27 is £2,339.61 per year, which works out at about £194.97 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in South Derbyshire for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in South Derbyshire are: Band A £1,559.74, Band B £1,819.70, Band C £2,079.65, Band D £2,339.61, Band E £2,859.52, Band F £3,379.44, Band G £3,899.35, Band H £4,679.22.
How much is Band A council tax in South Derbyshire?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,559.74 in South Derbyshire for 2026/27 — about £129.98 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in South Derbyshire?+
Band B costs £1,819.70 in South Derbyshire for 2026/27 — about £151.64 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in South Derbyshire?+
Band C costs £2,079.65 in South Derbyshire for 2026/27 — about £173.30 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in South Derbyshire?+
Band D costs £2,339.61 in South Derbyshire for 2026/27 — about £194.97 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in South Derbyshire?+
Band E costs £2,859.52 in South Derbyshire for 2026/27 — about £238.29 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in South Derbyshire?+
Band F costs £3,379.44 in South Derbyshire for 2026/27 — about £281.62 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in South Derbyshire?+
Band G costs £3,899.35 in South Derbyshire for 2026/27 — about £324.95 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in South Derbyshire?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,679.22 in South Derbyshire for 2026/27 — about £389.94 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in South Derbyshire for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in South Derbyshire changed by +4.83% compared with 2025/26.
What does the South Derbyshire 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 South Derbyshire?+
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 South Derbyshire?+
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 South Derbyshire council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax Guide 2026-27 - South Derbyshire District 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, “South Derbyshire District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/south-derbyshire-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.