To find out how much your council tax is, you need to know the council tax band your property falls into. These bands (A to H) are based on the estimated market value of your home as of April 1, 1991 (or different valuation dates in Scotland and Wales). Each band corresponds to a set council tax amount for the year. You can find out your council tax band by entering your postcode into an online council tax band checker provided by your local council or through the GOV.UK website. Once you know your band, you can see the amount for your area and year. For example, in England for the 2025/2026 year, the general council tax amounts in pounds for each band are approximately:
- Band A (up to £40,000): ~£1,423
- Band B (£40,001 to £52,000): ~£1,661
- Band C (£52,001 to £68,000): ~£1,898
- Band D (£68,001 to £88,000): ~£2,135
- Band E (£88,001 to £120,000): ~£2,610
- Band F (£120,001 to £160,000): ~£3,084
- Band G (£160,001 to £320,000): ~£3,559
- Band H (over £320,000): ~£4,270
Local councils set the exact amount within this range, so it can vary depending on where you live. To get the exact amount, please provide the postcode or check your local council website or your council tax bill.
