Council Tax Schedule & Explanations
Financial Year 2024/25Every residential dwelling in the borough is placed into one of eight valuation bands (A to H) based on its estimated market value as of 1 April 1991. Council Tax is collected by Ealing Council and funds both local council services and London-wide services via the Greater London Authority (GLA).
| Band | Valuation Range (1991) | Ratio to Band D | Ealing Council Element | GLA Precept | Total Annual Charge (2024/25) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £40,000 | 6/9 | £984.34 | £314.55 | £1,298.89 |
| Band B | £40,001 to £52,000 | 7/9 | £1,148.40 | £366.98 | £1,515.38 |
| Band C | £52,001 to £68,000 | 8/9 | £1,312.45 | £419.41 | £1,731.86 |
| Band D (Standard) | £68,001 to £88,000 | 9/9 (1.00) | £1,476.51 | £471.83 | £1,948.34 |
| Band E | £88,001 to £120,000 | 11/9 | £1,804.62 | £576.68 | £2,381.30 |
| Band F | £120,001 to £160,000 | 13/9 | £2,132.74 | £681.53 | £2,814.27 |
| Band G | £160,001 to £320,000 | 15/9 | £2,460.85 | £786.38 | £3,247.23 |
| Band H | Over £320,000 | 18/9 | £2,953.02 | £943.66 | £3,896.68 |
Breakdown of the Charge
- Core Council Tax: Funds essential local services including waste & recycling, road maintenance, schools, parks, libraries, and street lighting.
- Adult Social Care Precept: Dedicated levy ring-fenced specifically to support vulnerable elderly residents and adults with disabilities in Ealing.
- GLA Precept: Funds Transport for London (TfL), the Metropolitan Police Service, London Fire Brigade, and the London Mayor's statutory programmes.
Discounts & Reductions
- Single Person Discount (25%): If only one adult lives in the property as their main home, you are entitled to a 25% discount on your bill.
- Students: Properties occupied entirely by qualifying full-time university students are completely exempt from council tax.
- Council Tax Support Scheme: Means-tested assistance is available for low-income residents and pensioners who need support paying their bill.
- Appealing Your Band: Council tax banding is determined by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), not Ealing Council. You can check your property banding or appeal free of charge via gov.uk/council-tax-bands.