This dataset shows the average Band D council tax amount charged by each billing authority and county council in England. Billing authorities comprise shire districts, unitary authorities, metropolitan districts and London boroughs.

The information was collected on the Council Tax Requirement forms submitted by all billing and major precepting authorities to DCLG. Statistical releases giving full details of council tax for each year can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/council-tax-statistics. Parish precepts are amounts raised by parishes to fund their activities and added to council tax bills by the billing authority.

Revised details of the level of council tax set by local authorities in England for 2012-13 were announced on 9 May 2012. Council tax can be measured in ‘Band D’ or in ‘per dwelling’ terms. Band D has historically been used as the standard for comparing council tax levels between and across local authorities, as this measure is not affected by the varying distribution of properties in bands that can be found across authorities. Additionally, the number of Band D equivalent dwellings are collected at around the same time that the council tax levels are set by the local authority, whereas the ‘per dwelling’ calculation uses chargeable dwellings figures that are captured some five months in advance of setting council tax levels. The Band D measure therefore better reflects the latest position. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/council-tax-statistics https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/live-tables-on-council-tax

This data set shows council tax data it has been taken from LG Inform http://lginform.local.gov.uk/ This data shows council tax, average charge per chargeable dwelling. This is the total council tax payable in an area divided by the total number of chargeable dwellings in the area. The total amount of council tax is the sum of the amounts requested: a) by the billing authority; b) by major precepting authorities covering the billing authority's area The amount at c) is the total amount requested by parish and town councils, averaged across the whole of the billing authority's area. The average council tax per dwelling is generally lower than the average Band D council tax. This is mainly because, in England as a whole, bands A to C account for almost two-thirds of all dwellings. Source name: Communities and Local Government Collection name: Council tax

The average weekly expenditure per household on mortgage interest payments and council tax in the UK was 53.30 British pounds as of year-end 2023. It can be seen that households spent an average of 28.8 British pounds per week on council tax (domestic rates). Furthermore, households stated that they spent far less (on average one British pounds) per week on mortgage protection premiums at that time.

Search and export location information from across the UK. Fields provided include population, average salary, council tax band, average house price and crime statistics.

Statistics on the average number of days to process (i) new (ii) change of circumstances of HB / CTB claims. Note: Prior to Oct 2011 this was named HB/CTB Right Time Indicator.

DWP stopped administering Council Tax Benefit (CTB) in 2013 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/housing-benefit-and-council-tax-benefit-statistics-on-speed-of-processing--2

Source agency: Work and Pensions

Designation: Official Statistics not designated as National Statistics

Language: English

Alternative title: HB/CTB Speed of Processing

United Kingdom Weekly Household Exp: Avg: OE: HM: Council Tax & Domestic Rates data was reported at 21.000 GBP in 2016. This stayed constant from the previous number of 21.000 GBP for 2015. United Kingdom Weekly Household Exp: Avg: OE: HM: Council Tax & Domestic Rates data is updated yearly, averaging 19.700 GBP from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2016, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.000 GBP in 2016 and a record low of 17.200 GBP in 2006. United Kingdom Weekly Household Exp: Avg: OE: HM: Council Tax & Domestic Rates data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office for National Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s UK – Table UK.H023: Average Weekly Household Expenditure.

Statistics on the average number of days to process (i) new (ii) change of circumstances of HB / CTB claims. Note: Prior to Oct 2011 this was named HB/CTB Right Time Indicator.

Source agency: Work and Pensions

Designation: Official Statistics not designated as National Statistics

Language: English

Alternative title: HB/CTB Speed of Processing

Am 9. Mai 2012 wurden überarbeitete Einzelheiten zur Höhe der von den lokalen Behörden in England für den Zeitraum 2012-2013 festgelegten Steuerhöhe bekannt gegeben. Die Steuer des Rates kann gemessen werden in ‘Band D’ oder in ‘per Wohnung’ Bedingungen. Band D wurde in der Vergangenheit als Standard für den Vergleich der Steuerniveaus des Rates zwischen und zwischen den lokalen Behörden verwendet, da diese Maßnahme nicht durch die unterschiedliche Verteilung von Immobilien in Bändern beeinflusst wird, die zwischen den Behörden gefunden werden können. Darüber hinaus wird die Anzahl der Wohnungen in Höhe von Band-D-Äquivalenten etwa zur gleichen Zeit erhoben, als die Steuerhöhen des Rates von der lokalen Behörde festgelegt werden, während die ‘per Wohnung ’ bei der Berechnung werden Steuerzahlen verwendet, die etwa fünf Monate vor der Festsetzung des Steuerniveaus des Rates erfasst werden. Die Band D-Messung spiegelt daher die neueste Position besser wider. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/council-tax-statistics https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/live-tables-on-council-tax

Statistics on the average number of days to process (i) new (ii) change of circumstances of HB / CTB claims. NOTE:From 26 October 2011 onwards, this publication will no longer include a combined RTI measure. It will show processing times for new claims and changes of circumstances seperately, with no combined RTI measure. It will therefore be renamed HB/CTB Speed of Processing. Please check for future publications under this new name.

Source agency: Work and Pensions

Designation: Official Statistics not designated as National Statistics

Language: English

Alternative title: RTI

This is the Total New Homes Bonus grant payable for a financial year, divided by number of dwellings rewarded. Calculations are available separately for shire areas, metropolitan areas and London.

How the figure is calculated:

For 2011-12: average grant payable in areas equals the total payment for increase in effective stock divided by the increase in the number of dwellings comprising the effective stock. Where the effective stock is defined as dwellings on the valuation list less recent demolitions less long-term empty homes. Growth in the effective stock is measured from October to October.

Why is this indicator in the business plan?

It is a measure of the financial reward for housing growth provided through the New Homes Bonus. This is a key DCLG policy.

How often is it updated?

Annually

Where does the data come from?

Council Tax Base returns. Published figures are available here.

What area does the headline figure cover?

England

Are further breakdowns of the data available?

Yes, can be split by Housing Authority area.

What does a change in this indicator show?

An increase in the average NHB grant payable may reflect an increase (i) in the proportion of homes receiving an affordable homes premium, (ii) a shift in distribution of homes awarded NHB at higher tax bands or (iii) an increase in the average national level of council tax for band D property (11 pence between 11/12 and 12/13).

Time Lag

Figures are published in advance of the financial year: initial figures in December and final figures in the February.

Next available update

Spring 2013

Type of Data

Official Statistics

Robustness and data limitations

The data used in calculating the New Homes Bonus are also used in calculating each local authority's Council Tax Base for Formula Grant purposes so this effectively ensures a 100% response rate before the release is compiled. Figures are subjected to rigorous pre-defined validation tests both within the form itself, while the form is being completed by the authority, and also in DCLG when the data are received and stored.

Links to Further Information

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-homes-bonus-final-scheme-design--2

Contact Details

CorporatePerformance@communities.gsi.gov.uk

The effects of direct and indirect taxation and benefits received in cash or kind on household income, across the generations and by age.

This data is estimated by combining multiple years of the Living Costs and Food Survey from 1978 to financial year ending March 2017 and the Household Finances Statistics, from financial year ending 2018 to financial year ending 2021 with the exception of 1979 and 1981. All financial amounts are adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH) excluding Council Tax, to their financial year ending March 2018. For example, the mean disposable income for those aged 35 and born in the 1970’s (£35,752) is estimated by taking the average (in real terms) of the household disposable income for these people across the combined dataset.

Total new homes bonus grant payable per year

How the figure is calculated:

For 2013-14: total grant payable equals the total payment for the current year and for 2012-13 and 2011-12 combined. The reward is payable on increases to effective stock, where this is defined as dwellings on the valuation list less recent demolitions less long-term empty homes. Growth in the effective stock is measured from October to October.

*New Homes Bonus is paid over six years. The first year of the bonus was 2011/12. Each year, authorities receive an 'in-year' reward based on housing delivery over the preceding year, plus respective rewards for the previous five years. Therefore, average grant payable per dwelling should also reflect housing delivery in previous years e.g. Average NHB paid per dwelling in 2013/14 is equal to the sum of in-year rewards of £199m, £233m and £236m (£668m) divided by the total housing units recognised over those years: 149k, 159k, 160k (469k).

The number of affordable homes, which are measured over the financial year (April to March) and pitches on Gypsy and Traveller sites, which are counted one day in July each year, are included in the stock.

Why is this indicator in the business plan?

It is a measure of the financial reward for housing growth provided through the New Homes Bonus. This is a key DCLG policy.

How often is it updated?

Annually

Where does the data come from?

Council Tax Base returns. Published figures are available here.

What area does the headline figure cover?

England

Are further breakdowns of the data available?

Yes, can be split by Local Authority area. The New Homes Bonus calculator for individual local authorities is available here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-the-number-of-available-homes/supporting-pages/new-homes-bonus

What does a change in this indicator show?

An increase in the 'in year' NHB grant payable reflects increases in housing delivery over the preceding year. As the bonus is paid over six years, the total awards will increase until a steady stage is reached in 2016/17, where a full six years of housing delivery will be recognised for calculation of grant.

Time Lag

Figures are published in advance of the financial year: initial figures in December and final figures in February.

Next available update

February 2016.

Type of Data

Official Statistics

Robustness and data limitations

The data used in calculating the New Homes Bonus are also used in calculating each local authority's Council Tax Base for Formula Grant purposes so this effectively ensures a 100% response rate before the release is compiled. Figures are subjected to rigorous pre-defined validation tests both within the form itself, while the form is being completed by the authority, and also in DCLG when the data are received and stored.

Links to Further Information

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-homes-bonus-final-scheme-design--2

Contact Details

CorporatePerformance@communities.gsi.gov.uk

Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.

The Family Resources Survey (FRS) has been running continuously since 1992 to meet the information needs of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It is almost wholly funded by DWP.

The FRS collects information from a large, and representative sample of private households in the United Kingdom (prior to 2002, it covered Great Britain only). The interview year runs from April to March.

The focus of the survey is on income, and how much comes from the many possible sources (such as employee earnings, self-employed earnings or profits from businesses, and dividends; individual pensions; state benefits, including Universal Credit and the State Pension; and other sources such as savings and investments). Specific items of expenditure, such as rent or mortgage, Council Tax and water bills, are also covered.

Many other topics are covered and the dataset has a very wide range of personal characteristics, at the adult or child, family and then household levels. These include education, caring, childcare and disability. The dataset also captures material deprivation, household food security and (new for 2021/22) household food bank usage.

The FRS is a national statistic whose results are published on the gov.uk website. It is also possible to create your own tables from FRS data, using DWP’s Stat Xplore tool. Further information can be found on the gov.uk Family Resources Survey webpage.

Secure Access FRS data
In addition to the standard End User Licence (EUL) version, Secure Access datasets, containing unrounded data and additional variables, are also available for FRS from 2005/06 onwards - see SN 9256. Prospective users of the Secure Access version of the FRS will need to fulfil additional requirements beyond those associated with the EUL datasets. Full details of the application requirements are available from Guidance on applying for the Family Resources Survey: Secure Access.

FRS, HBAI and PI
The FRS underpins the related Households Below Average Income (HBAI) dataset, which focuses on poverty in the UK, and the related Pensioners' Incomes (PI) dataset. The EUL versions of HBAI and PI are held under SNs 5828 and 8503, respectively. The Secure Access versions are held under SN 7196 and 9257 (see above).

FRS 2022-23

The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the FRS 2022-23 survey was much reduced when compared with the two previous survey years. Throughout the year, there was a gradual return to pre-pandemic fieldwork practices, with the majority of interviews being conducted in face-to-face mode. The achieved sample was just over 25,000 households. Users are advised to consult the FRS 2022-23 Background Information and Methodology document for detailed information on changes, developments and issues related to the 2022-23 FRS data set and publication. Alongside the usual topics covered, the 2022-2023 FRS also includes variables for Cost of Living support, including those on certain state benefits; energy bill support; and Council Tax support. See documentation for further details.

FRS 2021-22 and 2020-21 and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted the FRS 2021-22 and 2020-21 data collection in the following ways:

• In 2020-21, fieldwork operations for the FRS were rapidly changed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the introduction of national lockdown restrictions. The established face-to-face interviewing approach employed on the FRS was suspended and replaced with telephone interviewing for the whole of the 2020-21 survey year.

• This change impacted both the size and composition of the achieved sample. This shift in mode of interview has been accompanied by a substantial reduction in the number of interviews achieved: just over 10,000 interviews were achieved this year, compared with 19,000 to 20,000 in a typical FRS year. While we made every effort to address additional biases identified (e.g. by altering our weighting regime), some residual bias remains. Please see the FRS 2020-21 Background Information and Methodology document for more information.
• The FRS team have published a technical report for the 2020-21 survey, which provides a full assessment of the impact of the pandemic on the statistics. In line with the Statistics Code of Practice, this is designed to assist users with interpreting the data and to aid transparency over decisions and data quality issues.

• In 2021-22, the interview mode was largely telephone, with partial return to face-to-face...