Council Tax Band
Annual property taxation
Council tax is charged by your local authority to pay for local services. Properties are placed in bands (A-H in England, A-I in Wales) based on their 1991 valuation.
What This Means
Council tax is a yearly charge based on the property's estimated value in 1991. Band A is cheapest, Band H most expensive. Your local council sets the actual amount charged.
Score Ranges
Band A
£0-£40,000 (1991)Lowest council tax band. Typically smaller properties or flats.
Bands B-C
£40,001-£68,000 (1991)Lower-middle bands. Common for terraced houses and flats.
Band D
£68,001-£88,000 (1991)National average band. Used as the baseline for setting council tax rates.
Bands E-H
£88,001+ (1991)Higher bands for larger or more valuable properties. Higher annual costs.
Practical Advice
- Check your local council's website for exact costs per band
- 25% discount for single occupancy
- Students, disabled persons may get exemptions or reductions
- You can challenge your band if you think it's wrong
- Band based on 1991 value, not current price
Key Points
- Based on property value in April 1991, not current value
- Each local authority sets its own rates per band
- Band D is used as the national benchmark
- 25% discount for single occupancy
- Students, disabled persons, and others may qualify for exemptions or reductions
- You can challenge your band if you think it's wrong
Additional Information
Council tax bands are based on 1991 property values, not current market prices.
Data Source: Valuation Office Agency
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