Council Tax Band Guide
Understand how your property is valued and banded for Council Tax. Free, accurate estimator and comprehensive guide for UK homeowners and renters.
Estimate Your Council Tax Band
Enter your property’s region and its estimated market value at the official valuation date to determine your likely Council Tax band (A–H).
Property Details
Enter your property details to estimate the band
Band Evaluation
Estimated Council Tax band and valuation context
Council Tax Band Thresholds
The historical property value ranges that determine each Council Tax band in the UK.
| Band | England & Wales (1991 Value) | Scotland (2003 Value) | Relative Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £40,000 | Up to £27,000 | 6/9 of Band D |
| Band B | £40,001 – £52,000 | £27,001 – £35,000 | 7/9 of Band D |
| Band C | £52,001 – £68,000 | £35,001 – £58,000 | 8/9 of Band D |
| Band D | £68,001 – £88,000 | £58,001 – £80,000 | 9/9 (Base Rate) |
| Band E | £88,001 – £120,000 | £80,001 – £109,000 | 11/9 of Band D |
| Band F | £120,001 – £160,000 | £109,001 – £212,000 | 13/9 of Band D |
| Band G | £160,001 – £320,000 | £212,001 – £424,000 | 15/9 of Band D |
| Band H | Over £320,000 | Over £424,000 | 18/9 of Band D |
Council Tax Band FAQ
Everything you need to know about property valuation, banding, and the appeals process in the UK.
Council Tax bands are based on the open market value of your property at a specific historical valuation date. In England and Wales, this date is 1 April 1991. In Scotland, it is 1 April 2003. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) or Scottish Assessors assign properties to bands A through H based on these values.
Yes, you can challenge your Council Tax band if you believe it is incorrect. In England and Wales, you can propose a change to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) if you have evidence, such as recent sales of similar properties in your area, or if the property’s physical state has changed. You must usually continue paying your current bill while the challenge is reviewed.
The valuation date is 1 April 1991 for properties in England and Wales, and 1 April 2003 for properties in Scotland. This means your band is based on what your property would have sold for on the open market on that specific date, not its current market value.
Minor improvements and maintenance generally do not change your band. However, significant structural changes, major extensions, or conversions can trigger a revaluation. Importantly, your band cannot be increased while you are the current owner or tenant; any increase would only apply when the property is sold or a new tenancy begins.