Find your yearly and monthly council tax from your band, for England, Wales or Scotland, with discounts.
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Average Band D council tax 2026/27
| Nation | Average Band D | Rise on 2025/26 |
|---|---|---|
| England | £2,392 | £111 (4.9%) |
| Wales | £2,283 | £113 (5.2%) |
| Scotland | £1,653 | Varies by council |
Each band pays a fixed share of Band D. In England and Wales, Band A pays 6/9 and Band H pays 18/9 (double). Scotland changed its upper bands in 2017, so Band H there pays 2.45 times Band D.
Band values
| Band | England (1991 value) | Wales (2003 value) | Scotland (1991 value) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | up to £40,000 | up to £44,000 | up to £27,000 |
| B | £40,001–£52,000 | £44,001–£65,000 | £27,001–£35,000 |
| C | £52,001–£68,000 | £65,001–£91,000 | £35,001–£45,000 |
| D | £68,001–£88,000 | £91,001–£123,000 | £45,001–£58,000 |
| E | £88,001–£120,000 | £123,001–£162,000 | £58,001–£80,000 |
| F | £120,001–£160,000 | £162,001–£223,000 | £80,001–£106,000 |
| G | £160,001–£320,000 | £223,001–£324,000 | £106,001–£212,000 |
| H | over £320,000 | £324,001–£424,000 | over £212,000 |
| I | – | over £424,000 | – |
Changes coming
- England: from April 2028, homes worth £2 million or more will pay a High Value Council Tax Surcharge of £2,500 to £7,500 a year on top of their bill.
- Scotland: the Scottish Government has consulted on new bands for homes worth over £1 million.
Discounts
If you’re the only adult in the home, you get 25% off. Full-time students, and some people with severe mental impairments, are not counted. Homes where everyone is a student are exempt. Ask your council about council tax reduction if you’re on a low income.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my council tax band?
Look it up by postcode on GOV.UK for England and Wales, or on the Scottish Assessors website.
Why is my bill different from this?
Your council, police and any parish or town council set their own amounts. Enter the Band D figure from your bill for an exact answer.
Can I pay over 12 months?
Yes. Bills default to 10 monthly payments, but you can ask your council for 12.
Can I challenge my band?
Yes, through the Valuation Office Agency in England and Wales or your assessor in Scotland. Your band could go up as well as down.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Council tax levels in England 2026 to 2027
- Welsh Government: Council tax levels 2026 to 2027
- Scottish Government: Council tax bands background
- GOV.UK: High Value Council Tax Surcharge
- GOV.UK: Check your council tax band
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