Council Tax Band Estimator

Estimate your council tax band based on your property's value in England.

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England average 2026/27: £2,392
About Council Tax Bands
How Council Tax Bands Work

Council tax bands in England are based on the value of your property as of 1st April 1991. Even if you bought your property recently, it's assessed based on what it would have been worth in 1991.

The Bands
Band Property Value (1991) Ratio to Band D
AUp to £40,0006/9
B£40,001 - £52,0007/9
C£52,001 - £68,0008/9
D£68,001 - £88,0009/9
E£88,001 - £120,00011/9
F£120,001 - £160,00013/9
G£160,001 - £320,00015/9
HOver £320,00018/9
Discounts and Exemptions
  • Single person discount: 25% off if you're the only adult in your home
  • Student exemption: Full-time students may be exempt
  • Disabled relief: Reduction if you need extra space for a wheelchair or treatment room
  • Empty property: May be exempt or discounted for a limited period
Challenging Your Band

You can challenge your council tax band if you believe it's wrong. Common reasons include:

  • Similar properties nearby are in a lower band
  • The property has been demolished or converted
  • There's been a significant change to the local area
Quick Facts
  • Valuation date: 1st April 1991
  • Bands: A to H (8 bands)
  • Most common band: D
  • Average Band D (2026/27): £2,392
House Price Growth

Average UK house prices have increased significantly since 1991:

  • 1991: ~£53,000
  • 2000: ~£82,000
  • 2010: ~£167,000
  • 2020: ~£231,000
  • 2025: ~£290,000

This represents roughly 5.5x growth since 1991.

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