UK Council Tax 2026/27
Average Band D (England) Range: £1,250 Westminster → £2,500+ Rutland
~£2,200/yr
Annual increase cap (England) 2.99% general + 2% adult social care
4.99%
Single-person discount If you are the only adult in the property
−25%
Disabled-band reduction For disabled adult/child needing extra space
−1 band
Empty-home premium After 1yr / 5yr / 10yr empty
+100% / +200% / +300%
Second-home premium From April 2025 in most councils
+100%
Bands A–H based on 1991 valuations (2003 in Wales). Scotland sets its own band ratios.
Source · JobLabs.ai · Updated April 2026