Council Tax Band Estimator
Enter the monthly rent, property type, and region to get an estimated council tax band. The estimate is based on typical rental yields for your area and the property values used to set council tax bands. It is not a definitive figure. For a specific property address, use the government’s council tax band checker.
How to use this tool
- Enter the monthly rent for the property.
- Select the property type and the region it is in.
- Your estimated band and a reference rate table will appear below.
Understanding your results
The estimate is calculated by deriving a likely current property value from the rent and typical yields for the area, then converting that to the historical value used to assign council tax bands. Because no two properties are identical, the result shows a likely band range rather than a single band. The actual band for any specific property is set by the Valuation Office Agency and can be checked by address on GOV.UK.
How council tax bands work
Council tax bands in England were set based on property values as at 1 April 1991. In Wales, bands were set using 1 April 2003 values. They have not been revalued since. The Valuation Office Agency administers the banding system in England and Wales. Local councils set their own rates within each band — the figures shown in this tool are England-wide and Wales-wide averages. Check your local council website for the exact annual charge in your area. Tenants are usually liable for council tax unless the property is an HMO (house in multiple occupation), in which case the landlord may be liable. Full-time students are exempt.