England · Council tax 2026/27
South Oxfordshire District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in South Oxfordshire for 2026/27 is £2,597.57 a year — about £216.46 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 27.6% 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 | £1,649.56 | £1,731.71 | +4.98% | £144.31 |
| Band B | £1,924.49 | £2,020.33 | +4.98% | £168.36 |
| Band C | £2,199.42 | £2,308.95 | +4.98% | £192.41 |
| Band D | £2,474.35 | £2,597.57 | +4.98% | £216.46 |
| Band E | £3,024.20 | £3,174.81 | +4.98% | £264.57 |
| Band F | £3,574.06 | £3,752.05 | +4.98% | £312.67 |
| Band G | £4,123.91 | £4,329.28 | +4.98% | £360.77 |
| Band H | £4,948.69 | £5,195.14 | +4.98% | £432.93 |
Extensively parished; base total shown is for nil-parish areas (Adwell, Crowell, Little Wittenham, Stoke Talmage, Wheatfield). Actual bills vary by parish. SODC own element 156.24.
ASC precept within Oxfordshire CC element (OCC Band D 2006.78 incl ASC and Oxfordshire Fire; no separate fire precept).
Band D total and A-H read directly from statutory notice PDF (southandvale.gov.uk, signed Simon Hewings Head of Finance, dated 13 Feb 2026). Nil-parish rows (Adwell/Crowell/Little Wittenham/Stoke Talmage/Wheatfield) all show identical D=2461.30. SODC own element 156.24 derived: 2461.30-2006.78-298.28=156.24. OCC 2006.78 and TVP 298.28 cross-confirmed from Cherwell record in w5-collected. No separate fire precept (Oxfordshire Fire within OCC). pct_change_yoy not computed (2025/26 total not in this document). Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.southandvale.gov.uk/app/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/South-council-tax-2026-27-advert-for-publication.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 2026-06-17. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
South Oxfordshire area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
South Oxfordshire council finances
Revenue headroom
Charging a full 100% second-home premium (currently 0%) on ~253 second homes could raise an estimated £657,185/yr — rough estimate, assumes Band D.
Modelled estimate from the council's second-home count (ONS/StatsWales) and Band D, against its current second-home premium. Not a council figure.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in South Oxfordshire in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in South Oxfordshire for 2026/27 is £2,597.57 per year, which works out at about £216.46 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in South Oxfordshire for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in South Oxfordshire are: Band A £1,731.71, Band B £2,020.33, Band C £2,308.95, Band D £2,597.57, Band E £3,174.81, Band F £3,752.05, Band G £4,329.28, Band H £5,195.14.
How much is Band A council tax in South Oxfordshire?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,731.71 in South Oxfordshire for 2026/27 — about £144.31 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in South Oxfordshire?+
Band B costs £2,020.33 in South Oxfordshire for 2026/27 — about £168.36 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in South Oxfordshire?+
Band C costs £2,308.95 in South Oxfordshire for 2026/27 — about £192.41 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in South Oxfordshire?+
Band D costs £2,597.57 in South Oxfordshire for 2026/27 — about £216.46 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in South Oxfordshire?+
Band E costs £3,174.81 in South Oxfordshire for 2026/27 — about £264.57 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in South Oxfordshire?+
Band F costs £3,752.05 in South Oxfordshire for 2026/27 — about £312.67 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in South Oxfordshire?+
Band G costs £4,329.28 in South Oxfordshire for 2026/27 — about £360.77 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in South Oxfordshire?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,195.14 in South Oxfordshire for 2026/27 — about £432.93 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in South Oxfordshire for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in South Oxfordshire changed by +4.98% compared with 2025/26.
What does the South Oxfordshire 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 South Oxfordshire?+
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 South Oxfordshire?+
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 South Oxfordshire 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 2026-06-17. 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, “South Oxfordshire District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/south-oxfordshire-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.