Official statutory Band A to H charges, single occupant discount calculations, and precept allocations for Westminster City Council. Sourced directly from Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government statistical releases.
Valuation ranges based on 1 April 1991 property values and statutory statutory band proportions.
| Band | 1991 Property Valuation | Statutory Ratio | Full Annual Charge | With 25% Discount | 10 Monthly Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £40,000 | 6/9 | £699.70 | £524.77 | £69.97/mo |
| Band B | £40,001 to £52,000 | 7/9 | £816.32 | £612.24 | £81.63/mo |
| Band C | £52,001 to £68,000 | 8/9 | £932.93 | £699.70 | £93.29/mo |
| Band D | £68,001 to £88,000 | 9/9 | £1049.55 | £787.16 | £104.96/mo |
| Band E | £88,001 to £120,000 | 11/9 | £1282.78 | £962.09 | £128.28/mo |
| Band F | £120,001 to £160,000 | 13/9 | £1516.02 | £1137.01 | £151.60/mo |
| Band G | £160,001 to £320,000 | 15/9 | £1749.25 | £1311.94 | £174.93/mo |
| Band H | Over £320,000 | 18/9 | £2099.10 | £1574.33 | £209.91/mo |
Every council tax bill is an aggregate of separate precept charges collected by Westminster City Council on behalf of regional public authorities.
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Statutory mayoral levy financing the Metropolitan Police Service, London Fire Brigade, and Transport for London (TfL).
Historical statutory Band D charges and budget dynamics for Westminster City Council.
Westminster City Council has the lowest Council Tax in mainland Great Britain, with Band D set at just £1,049.55 for 2026/27. This is less than half the national English average (£2,171).
Westminster’s remarkably low domestic rates are made possible by its vast commercial density. The borough contains Oxford Street, the West End theatre district, and thousands of corporate headquarters, generating hundreds of millions in business rates (NNDR), parking charges, and planning contributions that cross-subsidize residential public services.
English councils with social care remits can increase core council tax by up to 2.99% plus an additional 2% adult social care precept (total 4.99%) per annum without a local referendum.
Key questions answered regarding payments, single occupancy discounts, and appeals in Westminster.
Westminster has the lowest Band D Council Tax in mainland Britain (£1,049.55) because the borough encompasses London's prime commercial epicentre, including Oxford Street, Regent Street, and Soho. Immense business rates (NNDR) and parking revenues subsidize municipal budgets, meaning domestic residents pay less than half what homeowners pay in regional cities.
In 2026/27, the GLA precept accounts for nearly half (48.8%) of a Westminster resident's total council tax bill (£510.51 on Band D). This levy is set by the Mayor of London to fund the Metropolitan Police Service, the London Fire Brigade, and Transport for London (TfL) concessionary travel.
For Band H properties (properties valued over £320,000 in 1991, which includes most prime homes in Mayfair, Belgravia, and Knightsbridge), the 2026/27 Westminster Council Tax is £2,099.10 per year. Even at Band H, Westminster's rate is lower than a Band D property in Birmingham, Manchester, or Liverpool.
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