AB10 vs EH1 Council Tax Comparison
Evaluate annual Band A through H council tax variations, single person discount savings, and authority precept differences between any two UK postcode districts.
Moving from AB10 to EH1 saves £47.70 / year on Band D
Aberdeen City (Aberdeen City Council) is ranked #23 in Scotland, while City of Edinburgh (City of Edinburgh Council) is ranked #28 in Scotland.
Band-by-Band Annual Difference: AB10 vs EH1
Exact cost variance per property band when moving between Aberdeen City (AB10) and City of Edinburgh (EH1).
| Band | AB10 Annual (£) | EH1 Annual (£) | Annual Difference | Single Person Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1044.20 | £1012.40 | +AB10 £31.80/yr | +£23.85/yr |
| Band B | £1218.23 | £1181.13 | +AB10 £37.10/yr | +£27.82/yr |
| Band C | £1392.27 | £1349.87 | +AB10 £42.40/yr | +£31.80/yr |
| Band D | £1566.30 | £1518.60 | +AB10 £47.70/yr | +£35.78/yr |
| Band E | £2057.94 | £1995.27 | +AB10 £62.67/yr | +£47.00/yr |
| Band F | £2545.24 | £2467.73 | +AB10 £77.51/yr | +£58.13/yr |
| Band G | £3067.34 | £2973.93 | +AB10 £93.41/yr | +£70.06/yr |
| Band H | £3837.44 | £3720.57 | +AB10 £116.87/yr | +£87.65/yr |
Precept Authority Structure (Band D)
Where your council tax payment is allocated in each local authority.
Unitary Authority (Scotland): Levied across Aberdeen City Council, Adult Social Care, Police, Fire, and parish precepts where applicable.
Exact itemised splits are published on Aberdeen City Council's official 2026/27 council tax demand notice.
Unitary Authority (Scotland): Levied across City of Edinburgh Council, Adult Social Care, Police, Fire, and parish precepts where applicable.
Exact itemised splits are published on City of Edinburgh Council's official 2026/27 council tax demand notice.
Financial Differential: AB10 vs EH1
Residents in EH1 (City of Edinburgh) pay £47.70 less per year for Band D properties than households in AB10 (Aberdeen City).
Over standard 10 monthly direct debit instalments (April to January), this represents a difference of £4.77 per instalment for an average Band D dwelling.
Council tax rates are established annually by local authorities to fund frontline services, including adult social care, children’s services, highways, waste collection, and police and fire authorities. In Aberdeen City (AB10), the 2026/27 Band D rate is set at £1566.30 (ranking #23 of 32 in Scotland), while in City of Edinburgh (EH1), the rate is £1518.60 (ranking #28 of 32 in Scotland).
Year-on-year, Aberdeen City adjusted its Council Tax requirement by +4.65% (£69.60 on Band D), compared to a change of +4.77% (£69.14) in City of Edinburgh.
Housing Stock & 1991 VOA Banding Profile
- Dominant Property Band:Band Band A (Modelled median)
- Typical Outcode Bill:£1044.20 (Modelled estimate)
- Valuation Base Date:1 April 1991
- Billing Authority:Aberdeen City
- Dominant Property Band:Band Band A (Modelled median)
- Typical Outcode Bill:£1012.40 (Modelled estimate)
- Valuation Base Date:1 April 1991
- Billing Authority:City of Edinburgh
Check If You Are Overpaying Council Tax in Aberdeen City
Up to 400,000 UK homes are estimated to be in the wrong Council Tax band due to rushed 1991 second-gear valuations. Find out if your property qualifies for a formal band reduction challenge, backdated refunds, or single-person relief.