Cherwell District Council council tax 2026/27

Verified 2026-06-16Data confidence 90/100 (A)

Band D council tax in Cherwell for 2026/27 is £2,468.56 a year — about £205.71 a month over 12 instalments.

All bands, 2026/27

BandAnnual chargeMonthly (÷12)
Band A£1,645.70£137.14
Band B£1,920.00£160.00
Band C£2,194.27£182.86
Band D£2,468.56£205.71
Band E£3,017.12£251.43
Band F£3,565.70£297.14
Band G£4,114.26£342.86
Band H£4,937.12£411.43

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

Appendix 24 — Council Tax per Band 2026-27, Cherwell District Council (modgov)

Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-16. Figure includes: Cherwell DC 163.50 + Oxfordshire CC (incl ASC) 2006.78 + Thames Valley Police 298.28 (excl parish).

Contacting Cherwell

Official website: modgov.cherwell.gov.uk

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 £2,468.56 per year, which works out at about £205.71 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 £1,645.70, Band B £1,920.00, Band C £2,194.27, Band D £2,468.56, Band E £3,017.12, Band F £3,565.70, Band G £4,114.26, Band H £4,937.12.

How much is Band A council tax in Cherwell?+

Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,645.70 in Cherwell for 2026/27, about £137.14 per month.

How much is Band H council tax in Cherwell?+

Band H — the highest band — costs £4,937.12 in Cherwell for 2026/27.

Did council tax go up in Cherwell for 2026/27?+

Cherwell did not publish a year-on-year percentage alongside its 2026/27 figures, so we do not state one. The current verified charges are shown above.

What does the Cherwell council tax figure include?+

As presented by the council, the figure includes: Cherwell DC 163.50 + Oxfordshire CC (incl ASC) 2006.78 + Thames Valley Police 298.28 (excl parish).

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 ("Appendix 24 — Council Tax per Band 2026-27, Cherwell District Council (modgov)"), 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.