Band Checker
UK council tax bands explained
Band A-H

Check your council tax band

Find your property's council tax band, understand how bands work, and learn about exemptions, discounts and appeals.

Official band checker

Check your council tax band on the official government website. Enter your postcode to find your property's band rating (A to H).

Check on gov.uk

What you'll see: Your band (A-H), property valuation date (1991 in England/Scotland, 2003 in Wales), and your local council contact details.

Council tax bands classify UK properties into 8 bands (A to H) based on property value. Band A properties pay the least, Band H the most. Bands were set using 1991 property values in England and Scotland, 2003 values in Wales. Your band affects how much council tax you pay each year. You can check your band free on gov.uk and challenge it if you believe it's wrong.

Verified sources

GOV.UK · Valuation Office Agency

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Council tax bands

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Council tax bands explained

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