England · Council tax 2026/27
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Oldham for 2026/27 is £2,595.47 a year — about £216.29 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,730.31 | £144.19 |
| Band B | £2,018.70 | £168.23 |
| Band C | £2,307.08 | £192.26 |
| Band D | £2,595.47 | £216.29 |
| Band E | £3,172.24 | £264.35 |
| Band F | £3,749.01 | £312.42 |
| Band G | £4,325.78 | £360.48 |
| Band H | £5,190.94 | £432.58 |
Unparished Oldham area (Saddleworth/Shaw & Crompton parish higher). Includes Oldham, GM PCC, Mayoral General/Fire. Prior year Band D £2,471.92.
Source
Council Tax 2026/27 | Bands and charges | Oldham Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: council_police_fire.
Contacting Oldham
Official website: oldham.gov.uk
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Oldham in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Oldham for 2026/27 is £2,595.47 per year, which works out at about £216.29 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Oldham for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Oldham are: Band A £1,730.31, Band B £2,018.70, Band C £2,307.08, Band D £2,595.47, Band E £3,172.24, Band F £3,749.01, Band G £4,325.78, Band H £5,190.94.
How much is Band A council tax in Oldham?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,730.31 in Oldham for 2026/27, about £144.19 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Oldham?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £5,190.94 in Oldham for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Oldham for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Oldham changed by +5% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Oldham council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council_police_fire.
Can I pay less council tax in Oldham?+
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 Oldham?+
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 Oldham council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax 2026/27 | Bands and charges | Oldham 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, “Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/oldham-metropolitan-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.