England · Council tax 2026/27
Vale of White Horse District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27 is £2,577.44 a year — about £214.79 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 27% 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 | £1,637.87 | £1,718.29 | +4.91% | £143.19 |
| Band B | £1,910.86 | £2,004.68 | +4.91% | £167.06 |
| Band C | £2,183.83 | £2,291.06 | +4.91% | £190.92 |
| Band D | £2,456.81 | £2,577.44 | +4.91% | £214.79 |
| Band E | £3,002.76 | £3,150.20 | +4.91% | £262.52 |
| Band F | £3,548.73 | £3,722.97 | +4.91% | £310.25 |
| Band G | £4,094.68 | £4,295.73 | +4.91% | £357.98 |
| Band H | £4,913.62 | £5,154.88 | +4.91% | £429.57 |
Extensively parished; base total excludes parish precept. District element increased 5.00 (+3.09%) from 161.69 to 166.69. Average parish D 105.69.
ASC precept within Oxfordshire CC element (OCC Band D 2006.78 incl ASC and Oxfordshire Fire; no separate fire precept).
District Band D 166.69 (2026/27) and prior year 161.69 (2025/26) read directly from council budget leaflet PDF (southandvale.gov.uk). Total 2471.75 = 166.69 + OCC 2006.78 + TVP 298.28; OCC and TVP cross-confirmed from Cherwell (w5-collected). No separate fire precept. Bands A-H derived from statutory ratios (no statutory-notice parish table fetched for Vale). pct_change_yoy=3.09% is on district element; overall total pct not computed (prior total not stated in leaflet). Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.southandvale.gov.uk/app/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Vale-council-tax-leaflet-2026-27.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 2026-06-17. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Vale of White Horse area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Vale of White Horse council finances
Revenue headroom
Charging a full 100% second-home premium (currently 0%) on ~305 second homes could raise an estimated £786,119/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 Vale of White Horse in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27 is £2,577.44 per year, which works out at about £214.79 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Vale of White Horse are: Band A £1,718.29, Band B £2,004.68, Band C £2,291.06, Band D £2,577.44, Band E £3,150.20, Band F £3,722.97, Band G £4,295.73, Band H £5,154.88.
How much is Band A council tax in Vale of White Horse?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,718.29 in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27 — about £143.19 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Vale of White Horse?+
Band B costs £2,004.68 in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27 — about £167.06 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Vale of White Horse?+
Band C costs £2,291.06 in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27 — about £190.92 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Vale of White Horse?+
Band D costs £2,577.44 in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27 — about £214.79 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Vale of White Horse?+
Band E costs £3,150.20 in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27 — about £262.52 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Vale of White Horse?+
Band F costs £3,722.97 in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27 — about £310.25 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Vale of White Horse?+
Band G costs £4,295.73 in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27 — about £357.98 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Vale of White Horse?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,154.88 in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27 — about £429.57 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Vale of White Horse changed by +4.91% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Vale of White Horse 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 Vale of White Horse?+
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 Vale of White Horse?+
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 Vale of White Horse 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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