Compare councils
Moving home, or just curious? Put up to three councils side by side for 2026/27. For the full picture see the national rankings, check a single council in the band checker, or browse every council.
Pick at least two councils to compare.
Comparing across nations? Note that Scottish bills exclude water and Wales uses nine bands instead of eight.
Frequently asked
Which UK council has the cheapest council tax?+
Wandsworth Borough Council — Band D is £1,028.21 for 2026/27, the lowest in the UK on verified figures. The most expensive is Dorset Council at £2,765.02.
How much does council tax vary between councils?+
By up to £1,736.81 a year at Band D in 2026/27 — more than double between the extremes. Even neighbouring councils routinely differ by several hundred pounds for identical bands, which is what this tool makes visible side by side.
Can I compare council tax between England, Scotland and Wales?+
Yes, with one caveat each way: Scottish figures here are the council tax element only (water and sewerage are billed on top by Scottish Water), and Welsh councils use nine bands on 2003 valuations. The comparison table flags both automatically.