What council tax band is the most common in Aberdeen City?

Band B and Band C properties are the most common in Aberdeen City, as in most of England. Band D is used as the standard benchmark — council tax rates for all other bands are calculated as a proportion of the Band D rate. You can check which band any property in Aberdeen City is in using our free checker above.

How do I find out if my Aberdeen City property was correctly valued in 1991?

Your council tax band was set based on your property's estimated value on 1 April 1991. If your home was built after 1991, it was valued at what it would have been worth on that date. To check whether your 1991 valuation was accurate, compare your band with similar neighbouring properties using our free checker. If neighbours in identical or larger properties are in a lower band, you may have a strong case for a challenge. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) handles all England and Wales band challenges at no cost.

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Council Tax Bands in
Aberdeen City

Q: How do I appeal my council tax band in Aberdeen City?

To appeal your council tax band in Aberdeen City, you need to contact the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) (or Scottish Assessors Association in Scotland). 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 Aberdeen City are in the wrong band?

Based on national estimates that 1 in 8 properties are in the wrong band, approximately 6,868 properties in Aberdeen City could be misbanded. This means thousands of residents may be overpaying.

Aberdeen City has a population of 228,920 in the North East Scotland region. An estimated 6,868 properties may be in the wrong council tax band — check yours for free.

analytics Key Facts: Aberdeen City Council Tax 2026/27

Average Band D Rate: £1,222
Most Common Bands: Band A & Band B
Estimated Misbanded Properties: ~12.5% (1 in 8)
Valuation Date: 1 April 1991 (England & Scotland) / 2003 (Wales)

Source: Valuation Office Agency (VOA) | Data current for 2026/27 financial year

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103,014

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Potential Wrong Bands

Council Tax Rates in Aberdeen City

Aberdeen City is located in North East Scotland, Scotland. Most properties in Aberdeen City fall into Band C, costing approximately £1,222 per year.

Scotland uses a different valuation date (1 April 1991) and has 8 bands (A-H).

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Aberdeen City Council Tax Rates by Band

Band A£916/year
Band B£1,069/year
Band C£1,222/year ★ Most Common
Band D£1,375/year
Band E£1,681/year
Band F£1,986/year
Band G£2,291/year
Band H£2,750/year

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1 April 1991 Property Values (Bands A-H)

In Scotland, 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 £27,000
Band B£27,001 – £35,000
Band C£35,001 – £45,000 ★ Most Common in Aberdeen City
Band D£45,001 – £58,000
Band E£58,001 – £80,000
Band F£80,001 – £106,000
Band G£106,001 – £140,000
Band HOver £140,000

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Band C in Aberdeen City

Band C is the most common band in Aberdeen City, with properties valued at £35,001 – £45,000 in 1 April 1991. These properties pay approximately £1,222 per year in council tax. If your Aberdeen City property is in Band C, 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 D in Aberdeen City

Band D properties in Aberdeen City were valued at £45,001 – £58,000 in 1 April 1991 and pay £1,375 per year. Many Band D homeowners in Aberdeen City are potentially overpaying — if similar properties nearby are in Band C, you may be able to challenge your band and save money.

Why Aberdeen City Properties Are Often Misbanded

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

With approximately 103,014 domestic properties in Aberdeen City, and national estimates suggesting 1 in 8 are misbanded, around 6,868 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 Aberdeen City? expand_more

The average Band D council tax in Aberdeen City is approximately £1,375 per year. Most properties are in Band C, costing around £1,222 annually. Actual amounts vary based on local authority precepts and parish charges.

How do I appeal my council tax band in Aberdeen City? expand_more

To appeal your council tax band in Aberdeen City, first use our free checker to compare your band with neighbours. If you find evidence of misbanding, you can challenge your band with the Scottish Assessors Association online. The process is free and typically takes 2-4 months. Read our full appeal guide →

How many properties in Aberdeen City 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 Aberdeen City, with around 103,014 properties, this means roughly 6,868 homes could be misbanded. Many of these homeowners are overpaying and could be entitled to refunds.

Can I get a council tax refund in Aberdeen City? expand_more

Yes. If your property in Aberdeen City 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 →