EC4V Council Tax 2026/2027
Covering City of London (EC4V Postal District) in City of London, London (England). Tax system: Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation) based on 1 April 1991.
Statutory Council Tax Tariff: All Valuation Bands
Official billing schedule for 2026/27 including standard full payments and 25% single person discount tiers.
| Valuation Band | Full Annual (£) | 10-Mo Direct Debit | Single Person (-25%) | Single 10-Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Band A | £886.37 | £88.64/mo | £664.78 | £66.48/mo |
Band B | £1,034.10 | £103.41/mo | £775.58 | £77.56/mo |
Band CMost Common in EC4V | £1,181.83 | £118.18/mo | £886.37 | £88.64/mo |
Band DUK Base Rate | £1,329.56 | £132.96/mo | £997.17 | £99.72/mo |
Band E | £1,625.02 | £162.50/mo | £1,218.77 | £121.88/mo |
Band F | £1,920.48 | £192.05/mo | £1,440.36 | £144.04/mo |
Band G | £2,215.93 | £221.59/mo | £1,661.95 | £166.20/mo |
Band H | £2,659.12 | £265.91/mo | £1,994.34 | £199.43/mo |
Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure
Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across City of London (City of London Corporation).
Two-Part London Borough Statutory Structure
Your council tax bill in City of London is composed of two statutory components:
- City of London Corporation (Borough Services & Social Care): Covers core local borough services including household waste and recycling, housing services, highways maintenance, libraries, and the statutory Adult Social Care precept.
- Greater London Authority (GLA Mayoral Precept): Set independently by the Mayor of London, funding the Metropolitan Police Service, London Fire Brigade, and strategic transport operations (TfL).
Local Postcode Housing & Tax Variance: EC4V vs City of London
Localized dwelling stock distribution, dominant property bands, and regional council tax alternatives.
Typical annual bill in EC4V is £1,182/yr (modelled estimate).
City of London charges 36.4% less than the London regional average (£2090.08).
Nearby Authorities in London (Council Tax Alternatives)
Outcode Property Profile & Band Distribution
Property band profile and statutory valuation baseline for EC4V (City of London).
Estimated Council Tax Band Distribution (EC4V)
Modelled estimate — not official VOA statistics (see methodology)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.
Check If You Are Overpaying Council Tax in City of London
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.
Other Postcode Districts in City of London
All outcodes in City of London share the exact same £1,329.56 Band D baseline rate.