CouncilBandAppealCheck Free

How It Works

Three steps to find out if you are overpaying — and everything you need to challenge it.

1

Enter your postcode

No council tax number needed. Just your postcode and house number.

2

Get your case strength score

We run your property through all 5 factors instantly and return a 0–10 score with a breakdown of every signal found.

3

Unlock your Full Appeal Pack — £29.99

One payment. Instant access. Everything you need to challenge your band is generated and ready to download.

How the score is calculated

Your case strength score (0–10) is calculated from five independent data sources, each weighted by how strongly they predict a successful appeal.

30%

1. Band Anomaly Detection

We compare your band against every property in your postcode using official VOA data. If similar homes nearby are in a lower band, that is the strongest single indicator of misbanding.

25%

2. EPC Floor Area Analysis

Using 29M+ Energy Performance Certificates, we compare your floor area, room count, and construction age against neighbours. If a larger property nearby pays less, that is meaningful evidence.

25%

3. 1991 Value Estimate

Council tax bands are fixed to 1 April 1991 values. We use Land Registry price paid data and the ONS House Price Index to estimate what your property was worth then — and which band it implies.

15%

4. Tribunal Precedent

We cross-reference your area against our database of Valuation Tribunal decisions. If similar properties have been successfully rebanded nearby, that is powerful precedent for your case.

5%

5. Planning & Heritage Context

Conservation area designations, listed building status, and post-1991 planning applications can all affect how your property compares to neighbours. We flag any relevant factors.

Full Appeal Pack

Everything in one download

£29.99

One-off · Instant access

Full comparable property analysis with addresses & distances
EPC floor area comparison table
1991 estimated value calculation (HPI deflation)
Tribunal precedent matches in your billing authority
Pre-populated VOA challenge letter
PAD data request letter
Step-by-step submission guide
Evidence checklist
Downloadable PDF evidence pack
How this compares: No-win-no-fee solicitors take 30–50% of your refund. Other tools charge £39.99+. Our pack is £29.99 flat — one-off, everything included, you keep 100% of your refund.
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⚠ Upbanding Risk

When you challenge your council tax band, the VOA can review it in either direction. In rare cases your band could go up. Our Case Risk Assessment section in every report gives you an honest assessment of this risk before you decide to proceed. The challenge process via gov.uk is free. This tool is not legal advice.

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