Council Tax varies depending on the valuation band of your property, which is based on its estimated value as of April 1, 1991. The amount you pay annually differs by local authority and band, but you can estimate a monthly cost by dividing the annual amount by 12. Here are examples of annual Council Tax charges for 2025-26 from various councils for Band D (a common reference band):
- Lambeth: £1,953.95 annually, about £163 per month
- Liverpool: £2,546.44 annually, about £212 per month
- Brent: £2,133.15 annually, about £178 per month
- Manchester: £2,183.03 annually, about £182 per month
- Hackney: £1,966.51 annually, about £164 per month
To find your exact Council Tax band and amount, you need to know your property's band (A to H) and the local council's rates. Annual charges for other bands vary, e.g., Band A is usually about two-thirds of Band D, and Band H is about twice Band D. You can check your band and exact charge on your local council's website or use online Council Tax calculators by entering your postcode
. Monthly payments are typically made in 10 or 12 installments throughout the year. In summary, Council Tax per month generally ranges from around £100 to over £400 depending on your property's band and location, with Band D often used as a standard reference point. Divide the annual rate by 12 to estimate the monthly cost.
