England’s Council Tax bands A–H at a glance
These thresholds refer to the estimated sale value on 1 April 1991. They apply to England. Wales uses a 2003 valuation date and has an additional band I; Scotland has its own thresholds.
Council Tax band prices for 2026/27
Each band is a fixed fraction of your council’s band D charge: A is six-ninths, D is nine-ninths and H is eighteen-ninths. Using the official England average band D of £2,392 for 2026/27, the average charge for each band is:
| Band | Proportion | Per year | Per month (12) | Per month (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | 6/9 of D | £1,595 | £132.89 | £159.47 |
| Band B | 7/9 of D | £1,860 | £155.04 | £186.04 |
| Band C | 8/9 of D | £2,126 | £177.19 | £212.62 |
| Band D | 9/9 of D | £2,392 | £199.33 | £239.20 |
| Band E | 11/9 of D | £2,924 | £243.63 | £292.36 |
| Band F | 13/9 of D | £3,455 | £287.93 | £345.51 |
| Band G | 15/9 of D | £3,987 | £332.22 | £398.67 |
| Band H | 18/9 of D | £4,784 | £398.67 | £478.40 |
Source: MHCLG, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026/27. Averages include adult social care and parish precepts, before discounts or reductions. Your council’s rate will differ — see charges for major cities or use the Council Tax calculator with your own band D figure.
Councils set their own rates, and discounts, exemptions or Council Tax Reduction change what a household actually owes. Two band C homes in different council areas can have quite different bills. Use the Council Tax calculator to work out a bill from your own council’s band D figure.
Which Council Tax bands get the £100 energy payment?
The England announcement covers bands A, B, C and D. Bands E, F, G and H are outside that announced band scope. The payment goes to the person liable for Council Tax on their main home; second homes and empty properties are excluded. Households in E–H may get help from a £100 million council fund.
Use the £100 energy payment checker for guidance that keeps those uncertainties visible.
What if your Council Tax band appears to be wrong?
Compare the official register and your bill first. If you have evidence the assessment is incorrect, use the official challenge route. A challenge is free, but a review can leave the band unchanged or result in a higher band.
Do not challenge solely to obtain a payment. Read our guide to challenging a band.
Questions about Council Tax bands
Which Council Tax band is the cheapest?
Band A is the cheapest band in England: its standard charge is six-ninths (two-thirds) of your council’s band D rate. At the 2026/27 England average that is about £1,595 a year before any discount.
Which Council Tax band is the highest and most expensive?
Band H is the highest and most expensive band in England, covering homes valued above £320,000 on 1 April 1991. Its standard charge is twice the band D rate — about £4,784 a year at the 2026/27 England average.
Which council area has the cheapest Council Tax?
It varies each year. Among area types in 2026/27, London has the lowest average band D charge (£2,068) and unitary areas the highest (£2,490), but individual councils differ widely, so check your own council’s published rates.
Do I get a discount if I live alone?
Yes. GOV.UK says you get 25% off your Council Tax bill if you are the only adult in your home, or everyone else living there is disregarded. Apply through your council.