What council tax band is the most common in Monmouthshire?

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

How do I find out if my Monmouthshire 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
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Q: How do I appeal my council tax band in Monmouthshire?

To appeal your council tax band in Monmouthshire, 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 Monmouthshire are in the wrong band?

Based on national estimates that 1 in 8 properties are in the wrong band, approximately 2,824 properties in Monmouthshire could be misbanded. This means thousands of residents may be overpaying.

Monmouthshire has a population of 94,142 in the South East Wales region. An estimated 2,824 properties may be in the wrong council tax band — check yours for free.

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Council Tax Rates in Monmouthshire

Monmouthshire is located in South East Wales, Wales. Most properties in Monmouthshire fall into Band C, costing approximately £1,661 per year.

Wales revalued properties in 2003 and has 9 bands (A-I).

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Monmouthshire Council Tax Rates by Band

Band A£1,246/year
Band B£1,454/year
Band C£1,661/year ★ Most Common
Band D£1,869/year
Band E£2,284/year
Band F£2,699/year
Band G£3,114/year
Band H£3,738/year

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1 April 2003 Property Values (Wales Bands A-I)

In Wales, council tax bands are based on what your property would have been worth on 1 April 2003. Here's how the bands work:

Band AUp to £44,000
Band B£44,001 – £65,000
Band C£65,001 – £91,000 ★ Most Common in Monmouthshire
Band D£91,001 – £123,000
Band E£123,001 – £162,000
Band F£162,001 – £223,000
Band G£223,001 – £324,000
Band H£324,001 – £424,000
Band IOver £424,000

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Band C in Monmouthshire

Band C is the most common band in Monmouthshire, with properties valued at £65,001 – £91,000 in 1 April 2003. These properties pay approximately £1,661 per year in council tax. If your Monmouthshire 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 Monmouthshire

Band D properties in Monmouthshire were valued at £91,001 – £123,000 in 1 April 2003 and pay £1,869 per year. Many Band D homeowners in Monmouthshire are potentially overpaying — if similar properties nearby are in Band C, you may be able to challenge your band and save money.

Why Monmouthshire Properties Are Often Misbanded

Council tax bands in Wales were set based on property values from 1 April 2003. Since then, Monmouthshire has changed significantly. Neighbourhood regeneration, new developments, and shifting property markets mean many valuations no longer reflect reality.

With approximately 42,364 domestic properties in Monmouthshire, and national estimates suggesting 1 in 8 are misbanded, around 2,824 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 Monmouthshire? expand_more

The average Band D council tax in Monmouthshire is approximately £1,869 per year. Most properties are in Band C, costing around £1,661 annually. Actual amounts vary based on local authority precepts and parish charges.

How do I appeal my council tax band in Monmouthshire? expand_more

To appeal your council tax band in Monmouthshire, 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 Monmouthshire 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 Monmouthshire, with around 42,364 properties, this means roughly 2,824 homes could be misbanded. Many of these homeowners are overpaying and could be entitled to refunds.

Can I get a council tax refund in Monmouthshire? expand_more

Yes. If your property in Monmouthshire 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 →