Council tax · West Oxfordshire
Council tax in West Oxfordshire 2026-27: bands A to H per month
A Band D home in West Oxfordshire pays £2,566.95 a year in council tax for 2026-27, about £213.91 a month.
Every band, per year and per month
| Band | Per year | Per month | Per month, 1 adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | £1,711.39 | £142.62 | £106.97 |
| B | £1,996.57 | £166.38 | £124.79 |
| C | £2,281.76 | £190.15 | £142.61 |
| D | £2,566.95 | £213.91 | £160.43 |
| E | £3,137.33 | £261.44 | £196.08 |
| F | £3,707.70 | £308.97 | £231.73 |
| G | £4,278.34 | £356.53 | £267.40 |
| H | £5,133.90 | £427.83 | £320.87 |
As of 2026-27, from gov.uk’s council tax levels statistics.
How council tax bands work
Every home in England sits in one of eight council tax bands, A to H, set by the Valuation Office Agency from a 1991 valuation. Band D is the reference band: the council publishes one Band D figure each year, and every other band is a fixed national share of it, from 6/9 for Band A up to double for Band H. That ratio is the same everywhere in England; only the Band D amount itself changes by council.
If a listing or a mortgage offer doesn’t state the band, GOV.UK’s Check your Council Tax band tool looks it up for free by postcode. A single adult living alone can claim a 25% discount directly from the council, it doesn’t apply automatically and it only reduces council tax, not energy or water.
West Oxfordshire's Band D is the 244th lowest of 296 English councils. For how council tax fits into the full monthly cost of a rental, alongside energy and water, see what a rental really costs each month, or work out a specific home with the rent plus bills calculator.
Common questions
How much is Band D council tax in West Oxfordshire?
West Oxfordshire's Band D council tax for 2026-27 is £2,566.95 a year, or £213.91 a month. Every other band is a fixed share of that Band D figure, set nationally: Band A is 6/9, Band H is double.
How do I find my home's council tax band?
Use GOV.UK's Check your Council Tax band tool (gov.uk/council-tax-bands) and search by postcode. It lists the band for every home on the street, going back to the 1991 valuation the bands are based on.
Can I get a discount on council tax in West Oxfordshire?
If you're the only adult living in the home, you can claim a 25% single-person discount from West Oxfordshire council directly, it isn't automatic. Full-time students and some other groups may qualify for further discounts or exemptions.