How is council tax calculated?

Council tax is based on your property's valuation band (A to H in England) and your local authority's annual rate. Bands are based on property values as of 1 April 1991. Band D is the reference point and each band pays a proportion of the Band D rate.

Can I get a council tax discount?

Yes. Single occupants get a 25% discount. Full-time students, people with severe mental impairments, and certain carers may be exempt. Council Tax Reduction (formerly Council Tax Benefit) is available for people on low incomes.

Council Tax Calculator

Estimate your council tax bill based on your property band and local authority. Includes single person discount.

Last updated: April 2026 · Source: GOV.UK — How council tax works

Region

Council Tax Band

Single person discount (25% off)

Estimated Annual Council Tax

£2,171.00

£180.92/month · £41.75/week

Band D rate for England Average: £2,171.00

Band D ratio: 100% of Band D

Property value (1991): £68,001 – £88,000

Disclaimer

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How It Works

Council tax is a local tax set by each council in England, based on property valuation bands. Properties are banded from A (lowest value) to H (highest) based on their estimated value as of 1 April 1991. Band D is the reference band — all other bands are expressed as a proportion of the Band D charge.

The proportions are: Band A = 6/9, Band B = 7/9, Band C = 8/9, Band D = 9/9, Band E = 11/9, Band F = 13/9, Band G = 15/9, Band H = 18/9 (2× Band D). This means a Band A property pays two-thirds of the Band D rate, while a Band H property pays double.

Discounts and exemptions are available. A 25% single person discount applies if only one adult lives in the property. Full-time students and people with severe mental impairments may be exempt. Council Tax Reduction (formerly Council Tax Benefit) helps those on low incomes.

Example: Band C property, single occupant

Assume Band D rate: £2,100
Band C proportion: 8/9 of Band D = £1,866.67
Single person discount (25%): −£466.67
Annual council tax: £1,400.00
Monthly (10 instalments): £140.00

Source: GOV.UK — How council tax works

Frequently Asked Questions

How is council tax calculated?: Council tax is based on your property's valuation band (A to H in England) and your local authority's annual rate. Bands are based on property values as of 1 April 1991. Band D is the reference point and each band pays a proportion of the Band D rate.
Can I get a council tax discount?: Yes. Single occupants get a 25% discount. Full-time students, people with severe mental impairments, and certain carers may be exempt. Council Tax Reduction (formerly Council Tax Benefit) is available for people on low incomes.