EH1 vs G1 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 G1 to EH1 saves £55.40 / year on Band D
City of Edinburgh (City of Edinburgh Council) is ranked #28 in Scotland, while Glasgow City (Glasgow City Council) is ranked #22 in Scotland.
Band-by-Band Annual Difference: EH1 vs G1
Exact cost variance per property band when moving between City of Edinburgh (EH1) and Glasgow City (G1).
| Band | EH1 Annual (£) | G1 Annual (£) | Annual Difference | Single Person Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1012.40 | £1049.33 | -EH1 £36.93/yr | -£27.70/yr |
| Band B | £1181.13 | £1224.22 | -EH1 £43.09/yr | -£32.32/yr |
| Band C | £1349.87 | £1399.11 | -EH1 £49.24/yr | -£36.93/yr |
| Band D | £1518.60 | £1574.00 | -EH1 £55.40/yr | -£41.55/yr |
| Band E | £1995.27 | £2068.06 | -EH1 £72.79/yr | -£54.59/yr |
| Band F | £2467.73 | £2557.75 | -EH1 £90.02/yr | -£67.51/yr |
| Band G | £2973.93 | £3082.42 | -EH1 £108.49/yr | -£81.37/yr |
| Band H | £3720.57 | £3856.30 | -EH1 £135.73/yr | -£101.80/yr |
Precept Authority Structure (Band D)
Where your council tax payment is allocated in each local authority.
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.
Unitary Authority (Scotland): Levied across Glasgow City Council, Adult Social Care, Police, Fire, and parish precepts where applicable.
Exact itemised splits are published on Glasgow City Council's official 2026/27 council tax demand notice.
Financial Differential: EH1 vs G1
Residents in EH1 (City of Edinburgh) pay £55.40 less per year for Band D properties than households in G1 (Glasgow City).
Over standard 10 monthly direct debit instalments (April to January), this represents a difference of £5.54 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 City of Edinburgh (EH1), the 2026/27 Band D rate is set at £1518.60 (ranking #28 of 32 in Scotland), while in Glasgow City (G1), the rate is £1574.00 (ranking #22 of 32 in Scotland).
Year-on-year, City of Edinburgh adjusted its Council Tax requirement by +4.77% (£69.14 on Band D), compared to a change of +4.72% (£70.94) in Glasgow City.
Housing Stock & 1991 VOA Banding Profile
- 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
- Dominant Property Band:Band Band B (Modelled median)
- Typical Outcode Bill:£1224.22 (Modelled estimate)
- Valuation Base Date:1 April 1991
- Billing Authority:Glasgow City
Check If You Are Overpaying Council Tax in City of Edinburgh
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.