What council tax band is the most common in Derry City and Strabane?

Band B and Band C properties are the most common in Derry City and Strabane, 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 Derry City and Strabane is in using our free checker above.

How do I find out if my Derry City and Strabane 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.

Northern Ireland

Council Tax Bands in
Derry City and Strabane

Q: How many properties in Derry City and Strabane are in the wrong band?

Based on national estimates that 1 in 8 properties are in the wrong band, approximately 4,539 properties in Derry City and Strabane could be misbanded. This means thousands of residents may be overpaying.

Derry City and Strabane has a population of 151,284 in the Northern Ireland region. An estimated 4,539 properties may be in the wrong council tax band — check yours for free.

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151,284

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68,078

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Potential Wrong Bands

Council Tax Rates in Derry City and Strabane

Derry City and Strabane is located in Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. Most properties in Derry City and Strabane fall into Band B, costing approximately £933 per year.

Northern Ireland uses domestic rates rather than council tax bands.

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Derry City and Strabane Council Tax Rates by Band

Band A£800/year
Band B£933/year ★ Most Common
Band C£1,067/year
Band D£1,200/year
Band E£1,467/year
Band F£1,733/year
Band G£2,000/year
Band H£2,400/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 ★ Most Common in Derry City and Strabane
Band C£52,001 – £68,000
Band D£68,001 – £88,000
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 B in Derry City and Strabane

Band B is the most common band in Derry City and Strabane, with properties valued at £40,001 – £52,000 in 1 April 1991. These properties pay approximately £933 per year in council tax. If your Derry City and Strabane property is in Band B, 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 C in Derry City and Strabane

Band C properties in Derry City and Strabane were valued at £52,001 – £68,000 in 1 April 1991 and pay £1,067 per year. Many Band C homeowners in Derry City and Strabane are potentially overpaying — if similar properties nearby are in Band B, you may be able to challenge your band and save money.

Why Derry City and Strabane Properties Are Often Misbanded

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

With approximately 68,078 domestic properties in Derry City and Strabane, and national estimates suggesting 1 in 8 are misbanded, around 4,539 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 Derry City and Strabane? expand_more

The average Band D council tax in Derry City and Strabane is approximately £1,200 per year. Most properties are in Band B, costing around £933 annually. Actual amounts vary based on local authority precepts and parish charges.

How do I appeal my council tax band in Derry City and Strabane? expand_more

To appeal your council tax band in Derry City and Strabane, 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 Derry City and Strabane 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 Derry City and Strabane, with around 68,078 properties, this means roughly 4,539 homes could be misbanded. Many of these homeowners are overpaying and could be entitled to refunds.

Can I get a council tax refund in Derry City and Strabane? expand_more

Yes. If your property in Derry City and Strabane 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 →