Council Tax Band B in Blaenau Gwent 2025-26
Council tax for a Band B property in Blaenau Gwent is £1,679 a year (£140 a month, £32 a week) for the 2025-26 tax year. A single adult living alone pays £1,259 after the 25% single person discount.
Blaenau Gwent County Borough · Band B · Wales · Tax year 2025-26
How Band B in Blaenau Gwent compares
The Wales average Band B council tax is £1,688/year. Blaenau Gwent Band B at £1,679 is £9 below average (£1/month less). The Band D rate for Blaenau Gwent is £2,159/year.
All council tax bands in Blaenau Gwent 2025-26
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £44,000 | £1,439 | £120 |
| B | £44,001-£65,000 | £1,679 | £140 |
| C | £65,001-£91,000 | £1,919 | £160 |
| D | £91,001-£123,000 | £2,159 | £180 |
| E | £123,001-£162,000 | £2,639 | £220 |
| F | £162,001-£223,000 | £3,119 | £260 |
| G | £223,001-£324,000 | £3,598 | £300 |
| H | £324,001-£424,000 | £4,318 | £360 |
| I | Over £424,000 | £5,038 | £420 |
Single person discount (25%)
If you are the only adult in the property, you qualify for a 25% discount. Your Band B council tax would reduce to £1,259/year (£105/month), saving £420/year. Full-time students are exempt. Low-income households may qualify for Council Tax Reduction.
Band B council tax in Blaenau Gwent, what you pay in 2025-26
If your property is in Band B in Blaenau Gwent, your council tax bill for 2025-26 is £1,679 per year, that is £140 per month or £32 per week.
The Wales average for Band B is approximately £1,688/year. Blaenau Gwent is £9 below the Wales average. The reference Band D rate for Blaenau Gwent is £2,159/year.
Council tax bands are based on 1991 property values (2003 for Wales). Band B covers properties valued at £44,001-£65,000 in 1991. All bands are calculated as proportions of the Band D rate set by Blaenau Gwent County Borough each year.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band B council tax in Blaenau Gwent 2025-26?
Band B council tax in Blaenau Gwent for 2025-26 is £1,679 per year (£140 per month, £32 per week). With the 25% single person discount it reduces to £1,259/year.
How is council tax band calculated?
Council tax bands are based on your property's estimated market value in April 1991 (April 2003 for Wales). The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) assigned every property to a band (A to H in England/Scotland, A to I in Wales). Band D is the reference rate, other bands are calculated as proportions (e.g. Band A = 6/9 of Band D, Band G = 15/9 of Band D).
Can I appeal my council tax band?
Yes. You can challenge your band if you believe it is wrong. In England and Wales, contact the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). In Scotland, contact the Scottish Assessors Association. You can appeal if: the property has been altered, your band is higher than similar nearby properties, or you believe the 1991 valuation was incorrect. Be aware that an appeal can also result in your band being raised.
How does Band B compare to the Wales average?
The Wales average Band B council tax is approximately £1,688/year. Blaenau Gwent Band B at £1,679 is £9 below the Wales average.
How much does Band B council tax actually cost per day in Blaenau Gwent?
Band B council tax in Blaenau Gwent costs £4.60 per day (365 days). Over 10 years (without council tax increases) that is £16,790, and over 25 years £41,975. Monthly it is £140, and weekly £32.
What discounts and exemptions are available for Band B in Blaenau Gwent?
Several reductions can apply to Band B council tax in Blaenau Gwent: (1) Single person discount (25%) reduces the annual bill to £1,259/year. (2) Full-time students are exempt. (3) Severely mentally impaired residents are disregarded. (4) Low-income households may qualify for Council Tax Reduction (CTR), potentially reducing the bill to zero. (5) Empty or second homes may attract a premium rather than a discount. Contact Blaenau Gwent County Borough directly to apply.