South East | England | Shire district
Council Tax Bands in West Oxfordshire 2026/27
Band D 2026/27
£2,566.95
+£123.07 (+5.0%) vs 2025/26
Full band A to H council tax rates for West Oxfordshire from 1 April 2026.
Quick answer
Council tax bands in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27 run from £1,711.30 (Band A) to £5,133.90 (Band H), with the Band D reference rate set at £2,566.95 (up 5.0% 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 - West Oxfordshire 2026/27
| Band | Annual rate | Monthly (10 mths) |
|---|---|---|
| ABand A | £1,711.30 | £171.13 |
| BBand B | £1,996.52 | £199.65 |
| CBand C | £2,281.73 | £228.17 |
| DBand D | £2,566.95 | £256.70 |
| EBand E | £3,137.38 | £313.74 |
| FBand F | £3,707.82 | £370.78 |
| GBand G | £4,278.25 | £427.83 |
| HBand H | £5,133.90 | £513.39 |
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 £2,566.95 Bill
A Band D bill in West Oxfordshire 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 |
|---|---|---|
| West Oxfordshire billing authority | £261.89 | 10.2% |
| Oxfordshire | £2,006.78 | 78.2% |
| Thames Valley PCC | £298.28 | 11.6% |
| Total Band D | £2,566.95 | 100% |
Registry Record for West Oxfordshire
ONS code
E07000181
MHCLG E-code
E3135
Authority type
Shire district
Area
Oxfordshire
Tax base 2026/27
49,562
Assumed collection rate
98.50%
Parishes in area
81
Parishes setting a precept
63
Band D rank in England
53 of 296
Registry snapshot
25 March 2026
West Oxfordshire is a shire district in the South East, within the Oxfordshire area. Its 2026/27 tax base for setting council tax is 49,562 Band D equivalent dwellings, calculated on an assumed collection rate of 98.50%. 63 of the 81 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 53 of 296 in England.
Year-on-Year Change
Band D 2025/26
£2,443.88
Band D 2026/27
£2,566.95
Annual increase
+£123.07 (+5.0%)
West Oxfordshire's Band D rate increased by £123.07 (5.0%) 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).
West Oxfordshire 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 West Oxfordshire sits £91.50 above it. See the full South East table.
Closest Oxfordshire and South East authorities by Band D
| Council | Band D 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| Vale of White Horse | £2,577.44 |
| Cherwell | £2,582.96 |
| South Oxfordshire | £2,597.57 |
| Oxford | £2,678.40 |
| Reigate and Banstead | £2,566.61 |
| Elmbridge | £2,557.75 |
How Band Rates Are Worked Out in West Oxfordshire
Like every billing authority, West Oxfordshire 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 | £2,566.95 x 6/9 | £1,711.30 |
| Band B | 7/9 | £2,566.95 x 7/9 | £1,996.52 |
| Band C | 8/9 | £2,566.95 x 8/9 | £2,281.73 |
| Band D | 9/9 | Baseline rate | £2,566.95 |
| Band E | 11/9 | £2,566.95 x 11/9 | £3,137.38 |
| Band F | 13/9 | £2,566.95 x 13/9 | £3,707.82 |
| Band G | 15/9 | £2,566.95 x 15/9 | £4,278.25 |
| Band H | 18/9 | £2,566.95 x 18/9 | £5,133.90 |
Contact your council in West Oxfordshire
For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact the billing authority for West Oxfordshire directly.
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West Oxfordshire Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Band D council tax in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27?
How much is council tax Band A in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27?
How much is council tax Band B in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27?
How much is council tax Band C in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27?
How much is council tax Band E in West Oxfordshire for 2026/27?
What are all eight council tax bands in West Oxfordshire?
How much did council tax rise in West Oxfordshire this year?
Where does council tax in West Oxfordshire actually go?
Is council tax in West Oxfordshire higher or lower than the rest of the South East?
When do I pay council tax to the billing authority for West Oxfordshire?
What discounts are available on council tax in West Oxfordshire?
How do I check my council tax band in West Oxfordshire?
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.