Council Tax Calculator
Work out your council tax from your property band and your council's Band D charge.
About the Council Tax Calculator
Every council sets a Band D charge, and other bands pay a fixed fraction of it set in law. In England and Wales, Band A pays 6/9 of Band D and Band H 18/9 (twice); Wales also has Band I at 21/9. Scotland's ratios have differed since 2017, with higher multipliers for Bands E–H. If only one adult lives in the home, there's a 25% single person discount, and students, carers and people on low incomes may get more help.
The formula
Council tax = Band D charge × band ratio × (1 − discount)
Band ratios (fraction of Band D)
| Band | England | Wales | Scotland |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 0.667 | 0.667 | 0.667 |
| B | 0.778 | 0.778 | 0.778 |
| C | 0.889 | 0.889 | 0.889 |
| D | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E | 1.222 | 1.222 | 1.314 |
| F | 1.444 | 1.444 | 1.625 |
| G | 1.667 | 1.667 | 1.958 |
| H | 2 | 2 | 2.45 |
| I | — | 2.333 | — |
Worked example
Example: Council tax for the year = £2,222.22
- Inputs: Nation: England; Your council's Band D charge (2026/27): £2,500; Your band: C; Single person discount (only adult living there): No.
- Formula: Council tax = Band D charge × band ratio × (1 − discount)
- Result: Council tax for the year = £2,222.22
Questions people ask
How do I find my band?
Search your postcode on GOV.UK (England and Wales) or the Scottish Assessors website.
Can I challenge my band?
Yes, through the Valuation Office Agency or your assessor.