England · Council tax 2026/27
Cheltenham Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Cheltenham for 2026/27 is £2,369.52 a year — about £197.46 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 24.3% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,505.46 | £1,579.68 | +4.93% | £131.64 |
| Band B | £1,756.37 | £1,842.96 | +4.93% | £153.58 |
| Band C | £2,007.28 | £2,106.24 | +4.93% | £175.52 |
| Band D | £2,258.19 | £2,369.52 | +4.93% | £197.46 |
| Band E | £2,760.01 | £2,896.08 | +4.93% | £241.34 |
| Band F | £3,261.83 | £3,422.64 | +4.93% | £285.22 |
| Band G | £3,763.65 | £3,949.20 | +4.93% | £329.10 |
| Band H | £4,516.38 | £4,739.04 | +4.93% | £394.92 |
Base figure is 'All other parts of Cheltenham' (unparished). Higher charges apply in: Charlton Kings (D £2,412.08), Leckhampton with Warden Hill (D £2,395.88), Prestbury (D £2,393.17), Swindon Village (D £2,375.48), Up Hatherley (D £2,370.84).
ASC precept included within Gloucestershire County Council element; separate ASC cash amount not published on district page
YoY computed from same page: 2025/26 'All other parts' Band D = £2,246.52; increase = £109.63 = 4.88%. Gloucestershire is two-tier: county (GCC) + police (OPCC Gloucestershire) precepts included in headline figure. No fire precept shown separately (Gloucestershire Fire is funded via GCC). Page on new Beta website — data published 2026. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council tax bands, charges and appeals - Cheltenham Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Cheltenham area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Cheltenham
Official website: cheltenham.gov.uk
Planning department: 01242 264328 (verified 2026-08-06 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 01242 262626
Planning pages: https://www.cheltenham.gov.uk/planning-and-building/
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Cheltenham in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Cheltenham for 2026/27 is £2,369.52 per year, which works out at about £197.46 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Cheltenham for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Cheltenham are: Band A £1,579.68, Band B £1,842.96, Band C £2,106.24, Band D £2,369.52, Band E £2,896.08, Band F £3,422.64, Band G £3,949.20, Band H £4,739.04.
How much is Band A council tax in Cheltenham?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,579.68 in Cheltenham for 2026/27 — about £131.64 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Cheltenham?+
Band B costs £1,842.96 in Cheltenham for 2026/27 — about £153.58 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Cheltenham?+
Band C costs £2,106.24 in Cheltenham for 2026/27 — about £175.52 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Cheltenham?+
Band D costs £2,369.52 in Cheltenham for 2026/27 — about £197.46 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Cheltenham?+
Band E costs £2,896.08 in Cheltenham for 2026/27 — about £241.34 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Cheltenham?+
Band F costs £3,422.64 in Cheltenham for 2026/27 — about £285.22 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Cheltenham?+
Band G costs £3,949.20 in Cheltenham for 2026/27 — about £329.10 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Cheltenham?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,739.04 in Cheltenham for 2026/27 — about £394.92 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Cheltenham for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Cheltenham changed by +4.93% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Cheltenham council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Can I pay less council tax in Cheltenham?+
Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.
How do I challenge my council tax band in Cheltenham?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Cheltenham council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council tax bands, charges and appeals - Cheltenham Borough Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-10. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page: CouncilData, “Cheltenham Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/cheltenham-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.