Council Tax Band Check
London
Over 80,000 London properties may be in the wrong council tax band. With average bills of £1,600/year, you could be owed thousands in refunds.
80k+
Wrong Bands
£1,600
Avg London Bill
33
London Boroughs
Why London Properties Are Often Misbanded
London's property market is one of the most complex in the UK. When council tax bands were set in 1991, valuers had to assess millions of properties across 33 boroughs in just a few months. Many valuations were done from the street — a quick glance at the property type and a rough estimate of value.
This rushed process led to significant errors, particularly in areas that have since gentrified or changed dramatically. Properties in Hackney, Brixton, Peckham, and Stratford that were valued as modest homes in 1991 may now sit alongside neighbours in completely different bands.
Common London Property Types at Risk
- arrow_forwardVictorian terraced houses (especially conversions)
- arrow_forwardMansion flats and converted maisonettes
- arrow_forwardEx-council properties (Right to Buy)
- arrow_forwardPurpose-built flats from the 1960s-80s
- arrow_forwardProperties near regeneration zones
London Council Tax Averages (2024)
- arrow_forwardBand A: £1,200 - £1,400/year
- arrow_forwardBand B: £1,400 - £1,600/year
- arrow_forwardBand C: £1,600 - £1,800/year
- arrow_forwardBand D: £1,800 - £2,000/year
- arrow_forwardBand E+: £2,000 - £3,500+/year
London Borough Council Contacts
While we can help you check your band and compare with neighbours, formal appeals go through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). However, here are some key London borough council contacts for billing enquiries:
Westminster
0343 178 2743
Camden
020 7974 4444
Hackney
020 8356 3100
Tower Hamlets
020 7364 5000
Southwark
020 7525 5000
Islington
020 7527 2000
How a London Council Tax Appeal Works
The strongest appeals in London focus on neighbour comparison evidence. If your Victorian terrace is in Band D but identical properties on your street are in Band C, you have a strong case. Our free checker automatically compares your property against similar homes nearby.
In 2023, London saw one of the highest rates of successful band reductions in England, particularly in rapidly changing areas like Lewisham, Greenwich, and Waltham Forest. Refunds can be backdated to 1993 or when you moved in — for Londoners who've been overpaying for decades, this can mean refunds of £5,000 or more.
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