England · Council tax 2026/27
Cherwell District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Cherwell for 2026/27 is £2,582.96 a year — about £215.25 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 26.6% 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 | £1,642.63 | £1,721.97 | +4.83% | £143.50 |
| Band B | £1,916.41 | £2,008.97 | +4.83% | £167.41 |
| Band C | £2,190.17 | £2,295.96 | +4.83% | £191.33 |
| Band D | £2,463.95 | £2,582.96 | +4.83% | £215.25 |
| Band E | £3,011.49 | £3,156.95 | +4.83% | £263.08 |
| Band F | £3,559.04 | £3,730.94 | +4.83% | £310.91 |
| Band G | £4,106.58 | £4,304.93 | +4.83% | £358.74 |
| Band H | £4,927.90 | £5,165.92 | +4.83% | £430.49 |
Wholly parished — no unparished area. Base (nil-parish) total shown; applies to Cottisford, Godington, Hardwick with Tusmore, Middle Aston, Newton Purcell, Oddington, Prescote.
ASC precept within Oxfordshire CC element (OCC Band D 2006.78); no separate fire precept (Oxfordshire Fire within OCC element)
163.50 + 2006.78 + 298.28 = 2468.56. Ratio: A 1645.70 vs 1645.71 (1p). OCC/TVP confirmed from separate allowlist sources. | pct_note: CDC own element up 5.00 Band D (3.2%, 158.50 to 163.50) per Cherwell calculations page Council's own page (shows its element only): https://modgov.cherwell.gov.uk/documents/s62526/Appendix%2024%20-%20Council%20Tax%20per%20Band%202026-27.pdf. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-16. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Cherwell area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Cherwell
Planning department: 01295 227006 (verified 2026-08-06 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 01295 227001
Planning pages: https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/info/115/planning-process/206/planning-advice-and-queries
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Cherwell in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Cherwell for 2026/27 is £2,582.96 per year, which works out at about £215.25 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Cherwell for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Cherwell are: Band A £1,721.97, Band B £2,008.97, Band C £2,295.96, Band D £2,582.96, Band E £3,156.95, Band F £3,730.94, Band G £4,304.93, Band H £5,165.92.
How much is Band A council tax in Cherwell?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,721.97 in Cherwell for 2026/27 — about £143.50 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Cherwell?+
Band B costs £2,008.97 in Cherwell for 2026/27 — about £167.41 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Cherwell?+
Band C costs £2,295.96 in Cherwell for 2026/27 — about £191.33 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Cherwell?+
Band D costs £2,582.96 in Cherwell for 2026/27 — about £215.25 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Cherwell?+
Band E costs £3,156.95 in Cherwell for 2026/27 — about £263.08 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Cherwell?+
Band F costs £3,730.94 in Cherwell for 2026/27 — about £310.91 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Cherwell?+
Band G costs £4,304.93 in Cherwell for 2026/27 — about £358.74 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Cherwell?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,165.92 in Cherwell for 2026/27 — about £430.49 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Cherwell for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Cherwell changed by +4.83% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Cherwell 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 Cherwell?+
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 Cherwell?+
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 Cherwell council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-16. 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, “Cherwell District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/cherwell-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.