Council tax bands in England
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What are the council tax bands in England?
As of 2026-27, England has 8 council tax bands, A to H, set by law on property values at 1 April 1991. Band A pays 6/9 of Band D and Band H pays 18/9. The average Band D in England is £2,392 for 2026-27.
Updated
| Band | Value at 1 April 1991 | Proportion of Band D | At the England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | 6/9 | £1,594 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | 7/9 | £1,860 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | 8/9 | £2,126 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | 9/9 | £2,392 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | 11/9 | £2,923 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | 13/9 | £3,454 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | 15/9 | £3,986 |
| H | Over £320,000 | 18/9 | £4,783 |
A home's band depends on what it would have sold for on 1 April 1991, not what it's worth today (Local Government Finance Act 1992, section 5). Each council sets its Band D charge; the other bands are fixed fractions of it. See the charges for your area on the council tax by area pages.
To check a home's band: GOV.UK council tax bands.
Sources
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