Question 1

What is the average council tax in East Midlands?

Accepted Answer

The average Band D council tax rate across East Midlands is approximately £2,059 per year. There are 35 council areas in East Midlands with rates ranging from £2,050 (Amber Valley) to £2,350 (Nottingham).

Question 2

Which area in East Midlands has the cheapest council tax?

Accepted Answer

Amber Valley has the lowest Band D rate in East Midlands at £2,050 per year. The most expensive is Nottingham at £2,350.

Question 3

Can I challenge my council tax band in East Midlands?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can challenge your council tax band in any East Midlands council area through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) for free. The process typically takes 2-4 months. If successful, your band is reduced and you receive a refund backdated to when the error occurred.

Question 4

What council areas are in East Midlands?

Accepted Answer

East Midlands contains 35 council areas: Amber Valley, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, High Peak, North East Derbyshire, South Derbyshire, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley and Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby and Wigston, Boston, East Lindsey, Lincoln, North Kesteven, South Holland, South Kesteven, West Lindsey, Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood, Rushcliffe, Derby, Leicester, Nottingham, Rutland, West Northamptonshire, North Northamptonshire.

Rank	Council Area	Band D Rate	Properties	Est. Misbanded
1	Amber Valley	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
2	Bolsover	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
3	Chesterfield	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
4	Derbyshire Dales	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
5	Erewash	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
6	High Peak	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
7	North East Derbyshire	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
8	South Derbyshire	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
9	Blaby	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
10	Charnwood	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
11	Harborough	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
12	Hinckley and Bosworth	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
13	Melton	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
14	North West Leicestershire	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
15	Oadby and Wigston	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
16	Boston	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
17	East Lindsey	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
18	Lincoln	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
19	North Kesteven	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
20	South Holland	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
21	South Kesteven	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
22	West Lindsey	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
23	Ashfield	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
24	Bassetlaw	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
25	Broxtowe	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
26	Gedling	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
27	Mansfield	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
28	Newark and Sherwood	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
29	Rushcliffe	£2,050	50,000	~6,250
30	Derby	£2,050	115,000	~14,375
31	Leicester	£2,050	145,000	~18,125
32	Rutland	£2,050	18,000	~2,250
33	West Northamptonshire	£2,050	140,000	~17,500
34	North Northamptonshire	£2,050	140,000	~17,500
35	Nottingham	£2,350	140,000	~17,500

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