How your council tax band is decided
Your property is in one of eight valuation bands A - H (see table below). The valuation bands were set in 1991 and reflect what a property would have sold for on the open market at that time:
| Valuation Band | Open market value at 1 April 1991 |
|---|---|
| A | Not more than £40,000 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 |
| G | £160,000 to £320,000 |
| H | More than £320,000 |
Use your postcode to find out which band your property is in.
If you think your home is in the wrong band
If you think your home is in the wrong band, do not report it to the Council.
You can ask the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to review your Council Tax band if you think it is wrong and you have been the taxpayer for less than six months, or your band has changed in the last six months. If this does not apply you can still ask the VOA to review your Council Tax band but you’ll need to provide strong supporting evidence showing why you believe your property is in the wrong band.
Challenge your valuation band through the VOA