How much is Council Tax in BT48 for 2026/2027?

In BT48 (Derry City and Strabane), the baseline Band D council tax charge for 2026/2027 is £1587.62 per year. Charges range from £1058.41 for Band A properties up to £3175.24 for the highest band. The most common band in BT48 is Band D, with a typical annual bill of £1587.62.

Which local authority bills Council Tax in BT48?

BT48 is administered by Derry City and Strabane Council (ONS LAD Code: N09000006). The council operates under Domestic Rates (Capital Value System - Equivalent Tiers).

How much is the Single Person Discount in BT48?

Single adult households in BT48 receive a statutory 25% discount on their council tax bill. For a Band D property, this reduces the annual charge from £1587.62 down to £1190.72 (or approximately £119.07 across 10 monthly direct debit installments).

Can I challenge my Council Tax band in BT48?

Yes. If you believe your property in BT48 was over-banded based on 1 April 1991 valuations (or 1 April 2003 in Wales), you can submit a formal proposal to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) or SAA in Scotland for a statutory banding review. If successful, your band will be lowered and you may be entitled to a retrospective refund backdated to when you moved in.

Derry City and Strabane Council • LAD N09000006

NI Domestic Rates

BT48 Council Tax 2026/2027

Covering Derry City and Strabane (BT48 Postal District) in Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland). Tax system: Domestic Rates (Capital Value System - Equivalent Tiers) based on 1 January 2005.

System Notice: Properties in BT48 (Derry City and Strabane) are billed under Northern Ireland Domestic Rates rather than English/Scottish/Welsh Council Tax Bands A–H. Rates are determined based on capital valuations set by Derry City and Strabane Council and cannot be directly ranked against British Council Tax bands.

Band D Base Annual£1,587.62100% Authority Benchmark

Typical Household Bill£1,588Most Common (Band D)

YoY Annual Increase+4.17%+£63.55 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Northern Ireland)#6In Northern Ireland League

Statutory Council Tax Tariff: All Valuation Bands

Official billing schedule for 2026/27 including standard full payments and 25% single person discount tiers.

10 & 12 Monthly Options

Valuation Band	Valuation Baseline Range	Full Annual (£)	10-Mo Direct Debit	12-Mo Installment	Single Person (-25%)	Single 10-Mo
Band A	Capital Value Tier Estimate	£1,058.41	£105.84/mo	£88.20/mo	£793.81	£79.38/mo
Band B	Capital Value Tier Estimate	£1,234.82	£123.48/mo	£102.90/mo	£926.12	£92.61/mo
Band C	Capital Value Tier Estimate	£1,411.22	£141.12/mo	£117.60/mo	£1,058.42	£105.84/mo
Band DMost Common in BT48	Capital Value Tier Estimate	£1,587.62	£158.76/mo	£132.30/mo	£1,190.72	£119.07/mo
Band E	Capital Value Tier Estimate	£1,940.42	£194.04/mo	£161.70/mo	£1,455.32	£145.53/mo
Band F	Capital Value Tier Estimate	£2,293.23	£229.32/mo	£191.10/mo	£1,719.92	£171.99/mo
Band G	Capital Value Tier Estimate	£2,646.03	£264.60/mo	£220.50/mo	£1,984.52	£198.45/mo
Band H	Capital Value Tier Estimate	£3,175.24	£317.52/mo	£264.60/mo	£2,381.43	£238.14/mo

By law, UK councils must provide 12 monthly installments upon request instead of the default 10.Single Person Discount: Statutory 25% Reduction

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Derry City and Strabane (Derry City and Strabane Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Four-Tier Shire County & District Precept Structure

As a two-tier non-metropolitan district, your total bill in Derry City and Strabane is split between four separate precepting bodies:

County Council (typically ~70% of bill): Funds upper-tier services including adult social care, children's services, education infrastructure, major highways, and public health.
Derry City and Strabane Council (District Billing Authority, ~10–15%): Collects your tax and funds local borough functions—refuse collection, housing, planning approvals, and environmental health.
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC, ~10–12%): Sets an independent precept to fund regional policing operations.
Fire and Rescue Authority (~3–4%): Funds emergency fire rescue and prevention operations.

Where applicable, parished communities also contribute a local Town or Parish Council precept for hyper-local amenities.

Official Bill Verification: Exact statutory line-by-line pound allocations are itemised on your annual Council Tax Demand Notice issued each March. For specific budget schedules, consult Derry City and Strabane Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.

Local Postcode Housing & Tax Variance: BT48 vs Derry City and Strabane

Localized dwelling stock distribution, dominant property bands, and regional council tax alternatives.

Regional Rank #6 of 33

Outcode Dominant BandBand Band DModelled median band

Typical annual bill in BT48 is £1,588/yr (modelled estimate).

Housing Stock DistributionModelled estimate — not official VOA statistics

Entry/Terraced (Bands A–B):32.5%

Mid-Tier Suburban (Bands C–D):44.6%

Executive/Substantial (Bands E–H):22.9%

Regional Benchmark (Northern Ireland)+£0.00

Derry City and Strabane charges 0% more than the Northern Ireland regional average (£1587.62).

Outcode Property Profile & Band Distribution

Property band profile and statutory valuation baseline for BT48 (Derry City and Strabane).

Modelled Estimate

Dominant BandBand Band DModelled local median

Typical Outcode Bill£1,588Modelled estimate /yr

Valuation Base Date1 April 1991Statutory VOA benchmark

Billing AuthorityDerry City and StrabaneLocal council

Estimated Council Tax Band Distribution (BT48)

Modelled estimate — not official VOA statistics (see methodology)

Bands A & B (Entry-Level / Modest Dwellings)32.5%

Bands C & D (Mid-Tier Family Homes)44.6%

Bands E & F (Substantial Family Properties)20.4%

Bands G & H (Large & Executive Residences)2.5%

Statutory 1991 Valuation Baseline & Band Challenge Rights

In England and Scotland, every home's Council Tax band is determined strictly by its market value on 1 April 1991 (or 1 April 2003 in Wales), regardless of when the property was built or what you paid for it. Current property prices do not alter your statutory band.

1. Check NeighboursCompare your band against identical neighbouring properties on the official register.

2. 1991 ValuationBack-calculate your home's 1991 value using historic Nationwide or Land Registry house price indices.

3. Submit ProposalIf evidence shows an incorrect band, submit a formal proposal to the VOA (or SAA in Scotland).

Run 1991 Band Valuation Checker Methodology & Data Sources

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Check If You Are Overpaying Council Tax in Derry City and Strabane

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.

1Review Category

2Contact Details

1. What service or review do you require in BT48?

VOA Band Challenge & Appeal

Investigate whether your property is banded higher than identical neighbors on your street.

Single Person Discount (25% Off)

Check eligibility for 25% single-occupier reduction or rectify missed backdated discounts.

Council Tax Support / Hardship Relief

Low-income, pension credit, student exemption, or disability reduction scheme check.

Full Property Precept & Band Audit

Comprehensive review of local precept charges, annexes, and home alteration band risks.

2. Property Type

3. Timescale / Current Status