England · Council tax 2026/27
West Oxfordshire District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27 is £2,566.95 a year — about £213.91 a month over 12 instalments.
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Up 28% 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 | £1,629.19 | £1,711.30 | +5.04% | £142.61 |
| Band B | £1,900.72 | £1,996.52 | +5.04% | £166.38 |
| Band C | £2,172.25 | £2,281.73 | +5.04% | £190.14 |
| Band D | £2,443.78 | £2,566.95 | +5.04% | £213.91 |
| Band E | £2,986.84 | £3,137.38 | +5.04% | £261.45 |
| Band F | £3,529.91 | £3,707.82 | +5.04% | £308.99 |
| Band G | £4,072.97 | £4,278.25 | +5.04% | £356.52 |
| Band H | £4,887.57 | £5,133.90 | +5.04% | £427.83 |
Extensively parished; base total shown for nil-parish areas (18 parishes incl Blenheim, Bruern, Cornbury, Fawler, Glympton, Grafton & Radcot, Hardwick & Yelford, Holwell, Idbury, Kelmscott, Kencot, Kiddington, Little Faringdon, Lyneham, Rousham, Westwell, Worton). WODC own element 134.38.
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 parish charge table PDF (westoxon.gov.uk, signed/dated 05 Mar 2026). 18 nil-parish areas all show D=2439.44, A=1626.29, H=4878.88. Bands pass statutory ratio check (max 1p rounding). WODC own element 134.38 derived: 2439.44-2006.78-298.28=134.38. OCC 2006.78 and TVP 298.28 cross-confirmed from Cherwell w5-collected. pct_change_yoy not computed (2025/26 total not in this PDF). Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/media/uoznxnkt/wodc-council-tax-charges-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)..
West Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27 is £2,566.95 per year, which works out at about £213.91 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in West Oxfordshire are: Band A £1,711.30, Band B £1,996.52, Band C £2,281.73, Band D £2,566.95, Band E £3,137.38, Band F £3,707.82, Band G £4,278.25, Band H £5,133.90.
How much is Band A council tax in West Oxfordshire?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,711.30 in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27 — about £142.61 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in West Oxfordshire?+
Band B costs £1,996.52 in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27 — about £166.38 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in West Oxfordshire?+
Band C costs £2,281.73 in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27 — about £190.14 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in West Oxfordshire?+
Band D costs £2,566.95 in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27 — about £213.91 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in West Oxfordshire?+
Band E costs £3,137.38 in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27 — about £261.45 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in West Oxfordshire?+
Band F costs £3,707.82 in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27 — about £308.99 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in West Oxfordshire?+
Band G costs £4,278.25 in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27 — about £356.52 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in West Oxfordshire?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,133.90 in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27 — about £427.83 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in West Oxfordshire changed by +5.04% compared with 2025/26.
What does the West 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 West 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 West 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 West 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, “West Oxfordshire District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/west-oxfordshire-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.