Council Tax Band B in Ribble Valley 2025-26
Ribble Valley Borough Council · Band B · England · Tax year 2025-26
How Band B in Ribble Valley compares
The England average Band B council tax is £1,773/year. Ribble Valley Band B at £1,493 is £280 below average (£23/month less). The Band D rate for Ribble Valley is £1,920/year.
All council tax bands in Ribble Valley 2025-26
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,280 | £107 |
| B | £40,001–£52,000 | £1,493 | £124 |
| C | £52,001–£68,000 | £1,707 | £142 |
| D | £68,001–£88,000 | £1,920 | £160 |
| E | £88,001–£120,000 | £2,347 | £196 |
| F | £120,001–£160,000 | £2,773 | £231 |
| G | £160,001–£320,000 | £3,200 | £267 |
| H | Over £320,000 | £3,840 | £320 |
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 £1,120/year (£93/month) — saving £373/year. Full-time students are exempt. Low-income households may qualify for Council Tax Reduction.
Band B council tax in Ribble Valley — what you pay in 2025-26
If your property is in Band B in Ribble Valley, your council tax bill for 2025-26 is £1,493 per year — that is £124 per month or £29 per week.
The England average for Band B is approximately £1,773/year. Ribble Valley is £280 below the England average. The reference Band D rate for Ribble Valley is £1,920/year.
Council tax bands are based on 1991 property values (2003 for Wales). Band B covers properties valued at £40,001–£52,000 in 1991. All bands are calculated as proportions of the Band D rate set by Ribble Valley Borough Council each year.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band B council tax in Ribble Valley 2025-26?
Band B council tax in Ribble Valley for 2025-26 is £1,493 per year (£124 per month, £29 per week). With the 25% single person discount it reduces to £1,120/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 England average?
The England average Band B council tax is approximately £1,773/year. Ribble Valley Band B at £1,493 is £280 below the England average.
How much does Band B council tax actually cost per day in Ribble Valley?
Band B council tax in Ribble Valley costs £4.09 per day (365 days). Over 10 years (without council tax increases) that is £14,930, and over 25 years £37,325. Monthly it is £124, and weekly £29.
What discounts and exemptions are available for Band B in Ribble Valley?
Several reductions can apply to Band B council tax in Ribble Valley: (1) Single person discount (25%) reduces the annual bill to £1,120/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 Ribble Valley Borough Council directly to apply.