County guide · 2026/27
Council tax bands in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire has 5 billing authorities, each setting its own charges. Band D ranges from West Oxfordshire at £2,566.95 to Oxford at £2,678.40. Every figure is verified against the council's own page. Compare any two with the comparison tool, or work out your bill with the calculator.
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Status |
|---|---|---|
| West Oxfordshire District Council | £2,566.95 | Verified 2026-06-17 |
| Vale of White Horse District Council | £2,577.44 | Verified 2026-06-17 |
| Cherwell District Council | £2,582.96 | Verified 2026-06-16 |
| South Oxfordshire District Council | £2,597.57 | Verified 2026-06-17 |
| Oxford City Council | £2,678.40 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Oxfordshire in 2026/27?+
It depends on your billing authority — Oxfordshire has 5 councils setting their own charges. Band D ranges from £2,566.95 (West Oxfordshire) to £2,678.40 (Oxford) in 2026/27. Find your council in the table for its full verified band table.
Which council in Oxfordshire has the cheapest council tax?+
West Oxfordshire District Council, at £2,566.95 for Band D in 2026/27 — verified against the council's own published figures.
Why do council tax bands differ across Oxfordshire?+
Each district or borough sets its own element on top of shared county, police and fire precepts, and parish precepts vary further by area. The same band can differ by hundreds of pounds between neighbouring councils in Oxfordshire.
See also: all England councils · UK rankings · how bands work