Council Tax Calculator UK — Find Your Band and Annual Payment
Estimate your council tax bill based on property band and local authority. Compare council tax rates across England Scotland and Wales for 2026-27.
Council tax is a local tax on domestic property in the UK set by your local council to fund local services including schools roads police and social care. The amount depends on your property valuation band (A to H in England and Scotland A to I in Wales) and your local council rate. Band D is the reference band with average charges around £2100 in England. Discounts apply for single occupants students and disabled residents.
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Key Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Average Band D (England 2026) | £2100 - £2200 |
| Band A Rate | 67% of Band D |
| Band H Rate | 200% of Band D |
| Single Person Discount | 25% off |
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How much is council tax in London?
London council tax varies enormously by borough. Westminster has one of the lowest Band D rates at approximately £900 while some outer London boroughs charge £1800-£2000 for Band D. The average across London is approximately £1600 for Band D. Your actual bill depends on your property band — a Band F property pays 144% of the Band D rate.
Can I reduce my council tax?
You may be in the wrong band — check your band at gov.uk and challenge if you think it is too high. Single occupants get 25% discount. Full-time students are exempt. People on low income can apply for Council Tax Reduction. Disabled people may qualify for a band reduction. Moving to a lower-band property obviously reduces council tax significantly.
What are the council tax bands?
Bands are based on property values as of April 1991 in England and Scotland. Band A: up to £40000. Band B: £40001-£52000. Band C: £52001-£68000. Band D: £68001-£88000. Band E: £88001-£120000. Band F: £120001-£160000. Band G: £160001-£320000. Band H: over £320000. These values seem low because they reflect 1991 prices not current values.
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Last updated: March 2026