What council tax band is the most common in Pembrokeshire?

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

How do I find out if my Pembrokeshire 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 Pembrokeshire?

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

Based on national estimates that 1 in 8 properties are in the wrong band, approximately 3,752 properties in Pembrokeshire could be misbanded. This means thousands of residents may be overpaying.

Pembrokeshire has a population of 125,055 in the South West Wales region. An estimated 3,752 properties may be in the wrong council tax band — check yours for free.

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Council Tax Rates in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire is located in South West Wales, Wales. Most properties in Pembrokeshire 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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Pembrokeshire 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 Pembrokeshire
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 Pembrokeshire

Band C is the most common band in Pembrokeshire, 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 Pembrokeshire 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 Pembrokeshire

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

Why Pembrokeshire Properties Are Often Misbanded

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

With approximately 56,275 domestic properties in Pembrokeshire, and national estimates suggesting 1 in 8 are misbanded, around 3,752 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 Pembrokeshire? expand_more

The average Band D council tax in Pembrokeshire 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 Pembrokeshire? expand_more

To appeal your council tax band in Pembrokeshire, 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 Pembrokeshire 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 Pembrokeshire, with around 56,275 properties, this means roughly 3,752 homes could be misbanded. Many of these homeowners are overpaying and could be entitled to refunds.

Can I get a council tax refund in Pembrokeshire? expand_more

Yes. If your property in Pembrokeshire 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 →