Council Tax Rates in Edinburgh Old Town (EH1)
Annual council tax by band for EH1, from the billing authority's own 2026/27 Band D where we hold it and the regional average (labelled) where we do not. Your council sets the exact bill.
How much is council tax in Edinburgh Old Town (EH1)?
EH1 covers Edinburgh's historic Old Town and the Royal Mile, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Property ranges from tenement flats with castle views to converted historic buildings, with strong short-let demand during the Festival season.
Which local authority sets council tax for EH1?
Council tax is set by the authority covering the property, and an outcode can straddle a boundary — two EH1 homes in the same band can be billed different amounts. Check the exact figure with the authority that bills the address.
How is council tax worked out for an EH1 property?
Council tax depends on your property's valuation band (A–H in England and Scotland, A–I in Wales) and the rates set by the local authority. Bands are fixed from 1991 values in England and Scotland and 2003 values in Wales, not today's price, so ask the seller or check the band on the official register (the Valuation Office Agency in England and Wales, the Scottish Assessors in Scotland).
EH1 at a glance
The Scotland average Band D council tax is £1,653 a year (2026/27). It is a regional average, not the local authority's own rate. EH1 is billed by City of Edinburgh, whose own Band D we do not hold.
- Scotland average Band D, 2026/27
- £1,653/yr
- Billing authority
- City of Edinburgh
| Band | Scotland average |
|---|---|
| A | £1,102 |
| B | £1,286 |
| C | £1,469 |
| D | £1,653 |
| E | £2,172 |
| F | £2,686 |
| G | £3,237 |
| H | £4,050 |
Check the exact figure with the council that bills the address; it can differ from the regional average by several hundred pounds.
Source: Regional average Band D, 2026/27; authorities covering EH1 from postcodes.io (ONS).
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