W1A vs E14 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 W1A to E14 saves £270.37 / year on Band D
Islington (London Borough of Islington) is ranked #282 in England, while Tower Hamlets (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) is ranked #291 in England.
Band-by-Band Annual Difference: W1A vs E14
Exact cost variance per property band when moving between Islington (W1A) and Tower Hamlets (E14).
| Band | W1A Annual (£) | E14 Annual (£) | Annual Difference | Single Person Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1405.43 | £1225.19 | +W1A £180.24/yr | +£135.18/yr |
| Band B | £1639.67 | £1429.38 | +W1A £210.29/yr | +£157.72/yr |
| Band C | £1873.91 | £1633.58 | +W1A £240.33/yr | +£180.25/yr |
| Band D | £2108.15 | £1837.78 | +W1A £270.37/yr | +£202.78/yr |
| Band E | £2576.63 | £2246.18 | +W1A £330.45/yr | +£247.84/yr |
| Band F | £3045.11 | £2654.57 | +W1A £390.54/yr | +£292.90/yr |
| Band G | £3513.58 | £3062.97 | +W1A £450.61/yr | +£337.96/yr |
| Band H | £4216.30 | £3675.56 | +W1A £540.74/yr | +£405.56/yr |
Precept Authority Structure (Band D)
Where your council tax payment is allocated in each local authority.
London Borough: Levied across London Borough of Islington, Adult Social Care, Police, Fire, and parish precepts where applicable.
Exact itemised splits are published on London Borough of Islington's official 2026/27 council tax demand notice.
London Borough: Levied across London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Adult Social Care, Police, Fire, and parish precepts where applicable.
Exact itemised splits are published on London Borough of Tower Hamlets's official 2026/27 council tax demand notice.
Financial Differential: W1A vs E14
Residents in E14 (Tower Hamlets) pay £270.37 less per year for Band D properties than households in W1A (Islington).
Over standard 10 monthly direct debit instalments (April to January), this represents a difference of £27.04 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 Islington (W1A), the 2026/27 Band D rate is set at £2108.15 (ranking #282 of 296 in England), while in Tower Hamlets (E14), the rate is £1837.78 (ranking #291 of 296 in England).
Year-on-year, Islington adjusted its Council Tax requirement by +4.99% (£100.20 on Band D), compared to a change of +4.99% (£87.35) in Tower Hamlets.
Housing Stock & 1991 VOA Banding Profile
- Dominant Property Band:Band Band C (Modelled median)
- Typical Outcode Bill:£1873.91 (Modelled estimate)
- Valuation Base Date:1 April 1991
- Billing Authority:Islington
- Dominant Property Band:Band Band C (Modelled median)
- Typical Outcode Bill:£1633.58 (Modelled estimate)
- Valuation Base Date:1 April 1991
- Billing Authority:Tower Hamlets
Check If You Are Overpaying Council Tax in Islington
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.