England · Council tax 2026/27
Wokingham Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Wokingham for 2026/27 is £2,497.70 a year — about £208.14 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.6% 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 | £1,584.03 | £1,665.13 | +5.12% | £138.76 |
| Band B | £1,848.04 | £1,942.66 | +5.12% | £161.89 |
| Band C | £2,112.04 | £2,220.18 | +5.12% | £185.02 |
| Band D | £2,376.05 | £2,497.70 | +5.12% | £208.14 |
| Band E | £2,904.05 | £3,052.74 | +5.12% | £254.40 |
| Band F | £3,432.07 | £3,607.79 | +5.12% | £300.65 |
| Band G | £3,960.07 | £4,162.83 | +5.12% | £346.90 |
| Band H | £4,752.09 | £4,995.40 | +5.12% | £416.28 |
Parished borough. Bands shown are WBC-only element (excl. parish precept). WBC element Band D = £2,027.40. Parished totals range from £2,447.99 (Barkham) to £2,527.09 (Wargrave) Band D. Prior year WBC-only D: £1,931.10.
ASC precept (2%) merged into Wokingham Borough Council element; WBC total increase 4.99% (2.99% general + 2% ASC)
WBC element A-H confirmed from council's charges page. Thames Valley Police and Royal Berkshire Fire included in WBC element total. All 17 parish precepts listed separately. WBC general £1,150.07 + ASC £201.53 = council element £1,351.60 Band A. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/council-tax/council-tax-charges-and-bands. 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)..
Wokingham 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 Wokingham in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Wokingham for 2026/27 is £2,497.70 per year, which works out at about £208.14 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Wokingham for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Wokingham are: Band A £1,665.13, Band B £1,942.66, Band C £2,220.18, Band D £2,497.70, Band E £3,052.74, Band F £3,607.79, Band G £4,162.83, Band H £4,995.40.
How much is Band A council tax in Wokingham?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,665.13 in Wokingham for 2026/27 — about £138.76 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Wokingham?+
Band B costs £1,942.66 in Wokingham for 2026/27 — about £161.89 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Wokingham?+
Band C costs £2,220.18 in Wokingham for 2026/27 — about £185.02 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Wokingham?+
Band D costs £2,497.70 in Wokingham for 2026/27 — about £208.14 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Wokingham?+
Band E costs £3,052.74 in Wokingham for 2026/27 — about £254.40 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Wokingham?+
Band F costs £3,607.79 in Wokingham for 2026/27 — about £300.65 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Wokingham?+
Band G costs £4,162.83 in Wokingham for 2026/27 — about £346.90 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Wokingham?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,995.40 in Wokingham for 2026/27 — about £416.28 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Wokingham for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Wokingham changed by +5.12% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Wokingham 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 Wokingham?+
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 Wokingham?+
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 Wokingham 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, “Wokingham Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/wokingham-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.