Council tax Band A
rates verified 24 Jul 2026 · next refresh after Autumn Statement
Direct answer
Band A in England covers property with a 1991 sale value of Up to £40,000 (1991 value, England). The ratio to Band D is 6/92. Applied to the 2026/27 average Band D of £2,392, the typical Band A bill is around £1,59537. Local rates vary widely; this is a national-average benchmark.
Band A essentials
- 1991 value (England) – Up to £40,000 (1991 value, England).
- Ratio – 6/9 of Band D.
- National-average bill 2026/27 – around £1,595.
- Share of English stock – around 24% of English homes.
What you actually pay
Multiply the Band D rate of your local authority by 6/9. For example, if your LA's Band D is £2,400, your Band A bill is £1,600 before discounts. Single-person discount removes 25%; full-time student households can pay £0.
Wales and Scotland
Wales uses 2003 value bands and adds Band I above Band H19. Scotland uses 1991 values with the same A–H scale; two high-value bands, I and J, are proposed for April 2028, subject to legislation28.