England · Council tax 2026/27
West Berkshire Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in West Berkshire for 2026/27 is £2,406.88 a year — about £200.57 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,604.58 | £133.72 |
| Band B | £1,872.02 | £156.00 |
| Band C | £2,139.45 | £178.29 |
| Band D | £2,406.88 | £200.57 |
| Band E | £2,941.74 | £245.15 |
| Band F | £3,476.60 | £289.72 |
| Band G | £4,011.46 | £334.29 |
| Band H | £4,813.76 | £401.15 |
Wholly parished authority. Bands shown are for Catmore parish (lowest-precept, Band D £2,406.88). All other parishes have higher totals. Highest: Newbury £2,552.33 Band D. Prior year D (Catmore): £2,291.00.
ASC precept (2%) merged into West Berkshire Council element; increases 4.99% overall (2.99% general + 2% ASC)
Per-parish A-H table published on westberks.gov.uk. Catmore is the lowest-precept parish. Thames Valley Police and Royal Berkshire Fire included. WBC increase 4.99% (2.99% general + 2% ASC).
Source
Council Tax charges – West Berkshire Council (all parishes)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-12. Figure includes: council+asc+police+fire+parish (Catmore, lowest precept) as published on council charges page.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in West Berkshire in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in West Berkshire for 2026/27 is £2,406.88 per year, which works out at about £200.57 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in West Berkshire for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in West Berkshire are: Band A £1,604.58, Band B £1,872.02, Band C £2,139.45, Band D £2,406.88, Band E £2,941.74, Band F £3,476.60, Band G £4,011.46, Band H £4,813.76.
How much is Band A council tax in West Berkshire?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,604.58 in West Berkshire for 2026/27, about £133.72 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in West Berkshire?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,813.76 in West Berkshire for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in West Berkshire for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in West Berkshire changed by +4.99% compared with 2025/26.
What does the West Berkshire council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council+asc+police+fire+parish (Catmore, lowest precept) as published on council charges page.
Can I pay less council tax in West Berkshire?+
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 West Berkshire?+
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 West Berkshire council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax charges – West Berkshire Council (all parishes)"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-12. 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, “West Berkshire Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/west-berkshire/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.