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Council Tax band checker.
Bands come from the value on a fixed date, not today's price, and the three nations differ.
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How is a Council Tax band decided?
A band comes from what the home would have sold for at a fixed date: 1 April 1991 in England and Scotland and 1 April 2003 in Wales, not its price today (GOV.UK). England has bands A to H, Scotland A to H and Wales A to I. Every band pays a fixed share of the Band D charge your council sets. In England the shares run from 6/9 for Band A to 18/9 for Band H; Wales adds Band I at 21/9; Scotland has the same shares for A to D but higher E to H multipliers (473/360, 585/360, 705/360 and 882/360) since 2017.
Worked example. An English home worth £75,000 in 1991 is in Band D (£68,001 to £88,000). With a Band D charge of £2,000 it pays £2,000. A Band A home pays 6/9 of that, £1,333.33.
Frequently asked questions
Is my Council Tax band based on today's value?
No. It is based on the estimated value on 1 April 1991 in England and Scotland and 1 April 2003 in Wales.
What are the Council Tax bands in England?
A is up to £40,000, B to £52,000, C to £68,000, D to £88,000, E to £120,000, F to £160,000, G to £320,000 and H above that, in 1991 values.
How many bands does Wales have?
Nine, A to I, valued at 1 April 2003. Band I is over £424,000.
How do I challenge my band?
In England and Wales use the GOV.UK service to check or challenge a band; in Scotland contact your local assessor.
Sources
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- GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- Scottish Government: Council Tax rates, comparing Scotland to other UK nations
- legislation.gov.uk: Council Tax (Valuation Bands) (Wales) Order 2003
- GOV.UK: Check your Council Tax band
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Scope
A planning estimate using standard rates, not tax advice or an HMRC calculation. Your own position may differ. Check GOV.UK, your HMRC account or a qualified adviser before acting.