Council Tax Bands
The property values behind each council tax band in England, Wales and Scotland, and how to find and check your band.
Band values verified 11 October 2026
England council tax bands (1991 values)
| Band | Value on 1 April 1991 |
|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 |
| H | Over £320,000 |
Wales council tax bands (2003 values)
| Band | Value on 1 April 2003 |
|---|---|
| A | Up to £44,000 |
| B | £44,001 to £65,000 |
| C | £65,001 to £91,000 |
| D | £91,001 to £123,000 |
| E | £123,001 to £162,000 |
| F | £162,001 to £223,000 |
| G | £223,001 to £324,000 |
| H | £324,001 to £424,000 |
| I | Over £424,000 |
Scotland council tax bands (1991 values)
| Band | Value on 1 April 1991 |
|---|---|
| A | Up to £27,000 |
| B | £27,001 to £35,000 |
| C | £35,001 to £45,000 |
| D | £45,001 to £58,000 |
| E | £58,001 to £80,000 |
| F | £80,001 to £106,000 |
| G | £106,001 to £212,000 |
| H | Over £212,000 |
How bands relate to Band D
Councils set a Band D charge and the other bands pay a fixed proportion of it.
| Band | England fraction of Band D | Scotland fraction of Band D |
|---|---|---|
| A | 6/9 | 240/360 |
| B | 7/9 | 280/360 |
| C | 8/9 | 320/360 |
| D | 9/9 | 360/360 |
| E | 11/9 | 473/360 |
| F | 13/9 | 585/360 |
| G | 15/9 | 705/360 |
| H | 18/9 | 882/360 |
Scotland's multipliers for bands E to H were increased in 2017. Wales uses its own ratios, including band I.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland doesn't have council tax. Households pay domestic rates based on the capital value of the home.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my council tax band?
In England and Wales, search your postcode on the GOV.UK Check your Council Tax band service. In Scotland, use the Scottish Assessors website.
Why are council tax bands based on 1991 values?
England and Scotland have never revalued for council tax, so bands are still based on what a home would have sold for on 1 April 1991. Wales revalued using 1 April 2003 values and added band I.
How much is council tax for each band?
Each council sets its own Band D charge every year. The other bands are fixed fractions of Band D: for example Band A is 6/9 and Band H is 18/9 in England.
Can I challenge my council tax band?
Yes. In England and Wales you can ask the Valuation Office Agency to check your band; in Scotland, contact your local assessor. Bands can go down, but also up.
Is there a council tax discount if I live alone?
Yes, a 25% single person discount if you're the only adult living in the home.
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Band values from the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (England and Wales, as amended) and the Scottish Assessors Association. Last verified 11 October 2026.