England · Council tax 2026/27
West Berkshire Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in West Berkshire for 2026/27 is £2,505.37 a year — about £208.78 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 27.5% 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 | £1,588.60 | £1,670.25 | +5.14% | £139.19 |
| Band B | £1,853.36 | £1,948.62 | +5.14% | £162.39 |
| Band C | £2,118.13 | £2,227.00 | +5.14% | £185.58 |
| Band D | £2,382.89 | £2,505.37 | +5.14% | £208.78 |
| Band E | £2,912.42 | £3,062.12 | +5.14% | £255.18 |
| Band F | £3,441.95 | £3,618.87 | +5.14% | £301.57 |
| Band G | £3,971.49 | £4,175.62 | +5.14% | £347.97 |
| Band H | £4,765.78 | £5,010.74 | +5.14% | £417.56 |
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). Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.westberks.gov.uk/council-tax-charges. 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 2026-06-12. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
West Berkshire area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
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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 £2,505.37 per year, which works out at about £208.78 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 £1,670.25, Band B £1,948.62, Band C £2,227.00, Band D £2,505.37, Band E £3,062.12, Band F £3,618.87, Band G £4,175.62, Band H £5,010.74.
How much is Band A council tax in West Berkshire?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,670.25 in West Berkshire for 2026/27 — about £139.19 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in West Berkshire?+
Band B costs £1,948.62 in West Berkshire for 2026/27 — about £162.39 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in West Berkshire?+
Band C costs £2,227.00 in West Berkshire for 2026/27 — about £185.58 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in West Berkshire?+
Band D costs £2,505.37 in West Berkshire for 2026/27 — about £208.78 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in West Berkshire?+
Band E costs £3,062.12 in West Berkshire for 2026/27 — about £255.18 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in West Berkshire?+
Band F costs £3,618.87 in West Berkshire for 2026/27 — about £301.57 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in West Berkshire?+
Band G costs £4,175.62 in West Berkshire for 2026/27 — about £347.97 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in West Berkshire?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,010.74 in West Berkshire for 2026/27 — about £417.56 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in West Berkshire for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in West Berkshire changed by +5.14% compared with 2025/26.
What does the West Berkshire 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 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 ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), 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.