CR0 vs BR1 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 CR0 to BR1 saves £459.87 / year on Band D
Croydon (London Borough of Croydon) is ranked #36 in England, while Bromley (London Borough of Bromley) is ranked #279 in England.
Band-by-Band Annual Difference: CR0 vs BR1
Exact cost variance per property band when moving between Croydon (CR0) and Bromley (BR1).
| Band | CR0 Annual (£) | BR1 Annual (£) | Annual Difference | Single Person Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1733.27 | £1426.69 | +CR0 £306.58/yr | +£229.93/yr |
| Band B | £2022.15 | £1664.48 | +CR0 £357.67/yr | +£268.25/yr |
| Band C | £2311.03 | £1902.26 | +CR0 £408.77/yr | +£306.58/yr |
| Band D | £2599.91 | £2140.04 | +CR0 £459.87/yr | +£344.90/yr |
| Band E | £3177.67 | £2615.60 | +CR0 £562.07/yr | +£421.55/yr |
| Band F | £3755.43 | £3091.17 | +CR0 £664.26/yr | +£498.19/yr |
| Band G | £4333.18 | £3566.73 | +CR0 £766.45/yr | +£574.84/yr |
| Band H | £5199.82 | £4280.08 | +CR0 £919.74/yr | +£689.80/yr |
Precept Authority Structure (Band D)
Where your council tax payment is allocated in each local authority.
London Borough: Levied across London Borough of Croydon, Adult Social Care, Police, Fire, and parish precepts where applicable.
Exact itemised splits are published on London Borough of Croydon's official 2026/27 council tax demand notice.
London Borough: Levied across London Borough of Bromley, Adult Social Care, Police, Fire, and parish precepts where applicable.
Exact itemised splits are published on London Borough of Bromley's official 2026/27 council tax demand notice.
Financial Differential: CR0 vs BR1
Residents in BR1 (Bromley) pay £459.87 less per year for Band D properties than households in CR0 (Croydon).
Over standard 10 monthly direct debit instalments (April to January), this represents a difference of £45.99 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 Croydon (CR0), the 2026/27 Band D rate is set at £2599.91 (ranking #36 of 296 in England), while in Bromley (BR1), the rate is £2140.04 (ranking #279 of 296 in England).
Year-on-year, Croydon adjusted its Council Tax requirement by +4.99% (£123.57 on Band D), compared to a change of +4.99% (£101.71) in Bromley.
Housing Stock & 1991 VOA Banding Profile
- Dominant Property Band:Band Band C (Modelled median)
- Typical Outcode Bill:£2311.03 (Modelled estimate)
- Valuation Base Date:1 April 1991
- Billing Authority:Croydon
- Dominant Property Band:Band Band D (Modelled median)
- Typical Outcode Bill:£2140.04 (Modelled estimate)
- Valuation Base Date:1 April 1991
- Billing Authority:Bromley
Check If You Are Overpaying Council Tax in Croydon
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.