HouseCheckup lets you look up the council tax band and annual charge for any property in England, Scotland, and Wales. Council tax is one of the largest ongoing costs of homeownership — averaging £1,966 per year in England according to the Valuation Office Agency — yet many buyers forget to factor it in. Enter a postcode to see the council tax band, annual charge by local authority, and how it compares to the national average.
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Council tax is based on the valuation band of your property (A–H in England and Scotland, A–I in Wales). Bands were set using 1991 property values in England and Scotland, and 2003 values in Wales. The annual charge for each band is set by your local authority, police authority, and fire authority combined. Band D is the reference band.
In England, council tax bands range from A (properties valued up to £40,000 in 1991) to H (over £320,000 in 1991). Band A pays roughly two-thirds of the Band D rate, while Band H pays roughly twice the Band D rate. HouseCheckup shows your property's band and the exact annual charge set by your local authority.
You may be eligible for a 25% single person discount, council tax support (low income), disability reduction, or student exemption. You can also challenge your band if you believe it is wrong — the VOA handles appeals in England. HouseCheckup shows your current band so you can check if it seems correct for your property.