Council Tax Band B — 2026/27 Annual Charge & Guide

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What is council tax Band B?

Band B is assigned to properties valued at £40,001–£52,000 (1991 value) on 1 April 1991. Using the England average Band D of £2,174, a typical Band B annual charge is £1,691 (£141/month). Your exact charge depends on your local authority.

BandAnnualMonthly
Band A£1,449/yr£121/mo
Band B£1,691/yr£141/mo
Band C£1,932/yr£161/mo
Band D£2,174/yr£181/mo
Band E£2,657/yr£221/mo
Band F£3,140/yr£262/mo
Band G£3,623/yr£302/mo
Band H£4,348/yr£362/mo

Based on England average 2026/27. Check exact rates for your postcode →

How Band B is calculated

Band B has a statutory multiplier of 7/9 of Band D. This ratio is fixed by law and applies to whatever Band D rate your council sets each April.

Am I wrongly in Band B?

Use our band checker to compare nearby properties. If similar homes are in a lower band, read our appeal guide.

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