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Council Tax Bands in
Richmond upon Thames

Q: How do I appeal my council tax band in Richmond upon Thames?

To appeal your council tax band in Richmond upon Thames, you need to contact the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) . First, check your band using our free tool, then compare with neighbours. If you find evidence of misbanding, submit a challenge online at gov.uk.

Q: How many properties in Richmond upon Thames are in the wrong band?

Based on national estimates that 1 in 8 properties are in the wrong band, approximately 5,941 properties in Richmond upon Thames could be misbanded. This means thousands of residents may be overpaying.

Richmond upon Thames has a population of 198,019 in the London region. An estimated 5,941 properties may be in the wrong council tax band — check yours for free.

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198,019

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89,109

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Council Tax Rates in Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames is located in London, England. Most properties in Richmond upon Thames fall into Band D, costing approximately £2,128 per year.

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Richmond upon Thames Council Tax Rates by Band

Band A£1,418/year
Band B£1,655/year
Band C£1,891/year
Band D£2,128/year ★ Most Common
Band E£2,601/year
Band F£3,074/year
Band G£3,547/year
Band H£4,256/year

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1 April 1991 Property Values (Bands A-H)

In England, council tax bands are based on what your property would have been worth on 1 April 1991. Here's how the bands work:

Band AUp to £40,000
Band B£40,001 – £52,000
Band C£52,001 – £68,000
Band D£68,001 – £88,000 ★ Most Common in Richmond upon Thames
Band E£88,001 – £120,000
Band F£120,001 – £160,000
Band G£160,001 – £320,000
Band HOver £320,000

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Band D in Richmond upon Thames

Band D is the most common band in Richmond upon Thames, with properties valued at £68,001 – £88,000 in 1 April 1991. These properties pay approximately £2,128 per year in council tax. If your Richmond upon Thames property is in Band D, it's worth checking whether similar properties nearby are in a lower band — if so, you may have grounds to appeal and reduce your bill.

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Band E in Richmond upon Thames

Band E properties in Richmond upon Thames were valued at £88,001 – £120,000 in 1 April 1991 and pay £2,601 per year. Many Band E homeowners in Richmond upon Thames are potentially overpaying — if similar properties nearby are in Band D, you may be able to challenge your band and save money.

Why Richmond upon Thames Properties Are Often Misbanded

Council tax bands in England were set based on property values from 1 April 1991. Since then, Richmond upon Thames has changed significantly. Neighbourhood regeneration, new developments, and shifting property markets mean many valuations no longer reflect reality.

With approximately 89,109 domestic properties in Richmond upon Thames, and national estimates suggesting 1 in 8 are misbanded, around 5,941 homes could be paying the wrong amount. If you're one of them, you could claim a refund backdated to 1993 — potentially worth thousands of pounds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average council tax in Richmond upon Thames? expand_more

The average Band D council tax in Richmond upon Thames is approximately £2,128 per year. Most properties are in Band D, costing around £2,128 annually. Actual amounts vary based on local authority precepts and parish charges.

How do I appeal my council tax band in Richmond upon Thames? expand_more

To appeal your council tax band in Richmond upon Thames, first use our free checker to compare your band with neighbours. If you find evidence of misbanding, you can challenge your band with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) online. The process is free and typically takes 2-4 months. Read our full appeal guide →

How many properties in Richmond upon Thames are in the wrong band? expand_more

Based on national estimates, approximately 1 in 8 UK properties are in the wrong council tax band. For Richmond upon Thames, with around 89,109 properties, this means roughly 5,941 homes could be misbanded. Many of these homeowners are overpaying and could be entitled to refunds.

Can I get a council tax refund in Richmond upon Thames? expand_more

Yes. If your property in Richmond upon Thames is found to be in a band that's too high, you can receive a refund backdated to when the error occurred — potentially back to 1993. Depending on how many bands you drop, refunds can be worth £1,000 to £5,000 or more. Read our refunds guide →