South East | England | Shire district
Council Tax Bands in Vale of White Horse 2026/27
Band D 2026/27
£2,577.44
+£120.62 (+4.9%) vs 2025/26
Full band A to H council tax rates for Vale of White Horse from 1 April 2026.
Quick answer
Council tax bands in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27 run from £1,718.29 (Band A) to £5,154.88 (Band H), with the Band D reference rate set at £2,577.44 (up 4.9% on 2025/26). All eight bands (A to H) are fixed fractions of Band D; the full rate table with monthly figures is below.
Band A to H Rate Table - Vale of White Horse 2026/27
| Band | Annual rate | Monthly (10 mths) |
|---|---|---|
| ABand A | £1,718.29 | £171.83 |
| BBand B | £2,004.68 | £200.47 |
| CBand C | £2,291.06 | £229.11 |
| DBand D | £2,577.44 | £257.74 |
| EBand E | £3,150.20 | £315.02 |
| FBand F | £3,722.97 | £372.30 |
| GBand G | £4,295.73 | £429.57 |
| HBand H | £5,154.88 | £515.49 |
Source: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England: 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (Accredited official statistics). Table 9 (area council tax by band) and Table 10 (local authority level data). Snapshot: 2026-27 tables, published 25 March 2026. Published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Monthly figures are the annual rate divided over the standard 10-instalment plan and the 12-month direct debit option.
What Makes Up the £2,577.44 Bill
A Band D bill in Vale of White Horse is not one charge. It is 3 separate charges set by 3 different bodies and collected together. The largest is Oxfordshire at £2,006.78, which is 78% of the total.
| Charged by | Band D element | Share of bill |
|---|---|---|
| Vale of White Horse billing authority | £272.38 | 10.6% |
| Oxfordshire | £2,006.78 | 77.9% |
| Thames Valley PCC | £298.28 | 11.6% |
| Total Band D | £2,577.44 | 100% |
Registry Record for Vale of White Horse
ONS code
E07000180
MHCLG E-code
E3134
Authority type
Shire district
Area
Oxfordshire
Tax base 2026/27
59,691
Assumed collection rate
98.50%
Parishes in area
69
Parishes setting a precept
65
Band D rank in England
49 of 296
Registry snapshot
25 March 2026
Vale of White Horse is a shire district in the South East, within the Oxfordshire area. Its 2026/27 tax base for setting council tax is 59,691 Band D equivalent dwellings, calculated on an assumed collection rate of 98.50%. 65 of the 69 parish or town councils in the area set their own precept for 2026/27, so households in those parishes pay slightly more than the area figures shown here. Its Band D rate ranks 49 of 296 in England.
Year-on-Year Change
Band D 2025/26
£2,456.82
Band D 2026/27
£2,577.44
Annual increase
+£120.62 (+4.9%)
Vale of White Horse's Band D rate increased by £120.62 (4.9%) in 2026/27 compared with the previous year. This is within the 5% that an English social care authority can add for 2026/27 without a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept).
Vale of White Horse Against the Rest of the South East
Across the 64 billing authorities in the South East, Band D for 2026/27 runs from Windsor and Maidenhead at £1,952.62 to Lewes at £2,756.17, a spread of £803.55. The regional mean is £2,475.45, so Vale of White Horse sits £101.99 above it. See the full South East table.
Closest Oxfordshire and South East authorities by Band D
| Council | Band D 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| Cherwell | £2,582.96 |
| West Oxfordshire | £2,566.95 |
| South Oxfordshire | £2,597.57 |
| Oxford | £2,678.40 |
| Brighton and Hove | £2,580.54 |
| Surrey Heath | £2,585.16 |
How Band Rates Are Worked Out in Vale of White Horse
Like every billing authority, Vale of White Horse sets a single Band D rate each year. All other bands are then calculated as fixed fractions of that rate, set nationally by central government. The fractions are expressed in ninths:
| Band | Fraction of Band D | Calculation | 2026/27 rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | 6/9 | £2,577.44 x 6/9 | £1,718.29 |
| Band B | 7/9 | £2,577.44 x 7/9 | £2,004.68 |
| Band C | 8/9 | £2,577.44 x 8/9 | £2,291.06 |
| Band D | 9/9 | Baseline rate | £2,577.44 |
| Band E | 11/9 | £2,577.44 x 11/9 | £3,150.20 |
| Band F | 13/9 | £2,577.44 x 13/9 | £3,722.97 |
| Band G | 15/9 | £2,577.44 x 15/9 | £4,295.73 |
| Band H | 18/9 | £2,577.44 x 18/9 | £5,154.88 |
Contact your council in Vale of White Horse
For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact the billing authority for Vale of White Horse directly.
Find contact details on GOV.UKRelated Guides
Vale of White Horse Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Band D council tax in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27?
How much is council tax Band A in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27?
How much is council tax Band B in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27?
How much is council tax Band C in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27?
How much is council tax Band E in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27?
What are all eight council tax bands in Vale of White Horse?
How much did council tax rise in Vale of White Horse this year?
Where does council tax in Vale of White Horse actually go?
Is council tax in Vale of White Horse higher or lower than the rest of the South East?
When do I pay council tax to the billing authority for Vale of White Horse?
What discounts are available on council tax in Vale of White Horse?
How do I check my council tax band in Vale of White Horse?
Figures are the 2026/27 tax year, in force from 1 April 2026, as published by MHCLG on 25 March 2026. The 2027/28 tables are due in spring 2027.