Check Council Tax Band
Enter the postcode to check council tax bands in a specific postcode area.
Find out how much council tax you will need to pay by entering the postcode.
Council Tax Bands
Council tax bands in England
Council tax bands in England are based on the value of the property on 1 April 1991. Bands are set differently for properties in Wales.
| Band | Value in 1991 |
|---|---|
| A | Less than £40,001 |
| B | £40,001 - 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 |
Council tax bands in Wales
Council tax bands in Wales are based on the value of the property on 1 April 2003.
| Band | Value in 2003 |
|---|---|
| A | Less than £44,001 |
| 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 |
How to dispute your council tax band?
If you think your property is in the wrong council tax band, you can submit evidence to the VOA and request a review.
You’ll need to give a valid reason for the review, for example:
- Your property has changed, split, merged or demolished
- Your property is no longer used as a dwelling (e.g. for business use)
- There has been a change in your local area
You can also request a review if you’ve been paying council tax for less than 6 months.
Disputing your council tax band
If you’ve been at the property longer than 6 months, you can still challenge the council tax band, but you’ll need to provide enough evidence to the VOA.
Council tax band assessments are completed by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). New builds will automatically be valued but you can also request a review to appeal your council tax band.
Council tax band appeals will be based on the value of the property in 1991 (or 2003 in Wales), along with other factors such as the size, location and use of the property.
Check Council TaxFrequently Asked Questions
How do I check my council tax band?
Enter your postcode and select the property address to view the cost of different council tax bands in your area.
Can I dispute my council tax band?
If you think your property is in the wrong council tax band, you can dispute this by contacting the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).
You’ll need to provide evidence to support your application to change your council tax band, for example, by finding similar properties in your area that are in a lower band.
Can my council tax band be increased?
Altering your property may move it into a higher or lower council tax band. This usually only happens when the property is sold, however it could also be increased while you are still living at the property if you make certain changes (such as adding a self contained annexe).
Your property may also be re-banded if similar properties in the immediate area change.
How can I find out my council tax band if no data is available?
When no council tax data is available, you could check this by:
- Speaking to your local council
- Checking previous council tax bills
- Asking the current owner or tenant
How are council tax bands calculated?
Council tax bands in England are calculated based on the value of the property in 1991 or 2003 in Wales. Every property that is used a self-contained home is given a band.
While there are some exceptions, if a property is occupied, council tax will need to be paid. This applies even if work is being carried out on the property.
If a property is uninhabitable, you can apply to the council to delete the council tax band.