Cherwell council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Cherwell is £2,582.96 a year for 2026/27. That's up 4.8% on 2025/26 and £191 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band C: 27% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,582.96 a year
- Council
- Cherwell
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- South East
- Rank
- the 47th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 14th most expensive of 64 councils in the South East - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Cherwell council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12. These are averages across the council area; your parish changes the exact figure (see below).
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,721.97 | £172.20 | £143.50 |
| Band B | £2,008.97 | £200.90 | £167.41 |
| Band C | £2,295.96 | £229.60 | £191.33 |
| Band D | £2,582.96 | £258.30 | £215.25 |
| Band E | £3,156.95 | £315.70 | £263.08 |
| Band F | £3,730.94 | £373.09 | £310.91 |
| Band G | £4,304.93 | £430.49 | £358.74 |
| Band H | £5,165.92 | £516.59 | £430.49 |
Bands as published by the government (area council tax including the average parish precept). Monthly figures divide the year equally; the first payment can differ by a few pence.
Where your council tax goes
A Band D bill in Cherwell is split between 4 bodies. Cherwell council's own share is £163.50.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cherwell council | £163.50 | 6% |
| Oxfordshire County Council | £2,006.78 | 78% |
| Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner | £298.28 | 12% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £114.40 | 4% |
Homes in each band
32% of the 72,950 homes in Cherwell are in band A or B, and 11% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Council tax by parish in Cherwell
72 parish and town councils in Cherwell add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,468.56; add the parish share for your area. Other bands are the same fraction of Band D as above.
| Parish or town council | Parish share | Band D total | Change in parish share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adderbury | £76.25 | £2,544.81 | +£13.27 |
| Ambrosden | £42.35 | £2,510.91 | +£0.07 |
| Ardley | £51.27 | £2,519.83 | +£1.49 |
| Arncott | £53.83 | £2,522.39 | +£0.39 |
| Banbury | £134.82 | £2,603.38 | +£2.64 |
| Barford St. John and St. Michael | £42.22 | £2,510.78 | +£2.66 |
| Begbroke | £90.63 | £2,559.19 | +£4.03 |
| Bicester | £144.40 | £2,612.96 | +£5.04 |
| Blackthorn | £121.23 | £2,589.79 | +£12.40 |
| Bletchingdon | £53.84 | £2,522.40 | −£1.09 |
| Bloxham | £71.79 | £2,540.35 | +£3.09 |
| Bodicote | £39.24 | £2,507.80 | +£1.26 |
| Bourton | £48.84 | £2,517.40 | +£2.23 |
| Broughton | £55.13 | £2,523.69 | +£0.23 |
| Bucknell | £115.65 | £2,584.21 | −£5.88 |
| Caversfield | £19.99 | £2,488.55 | +£3.11 |
| Charlton on Otmoor | £64.68 | £2,533.24 | +£9.84 |
| Chesterton | £142.22 | £2,610.78 | +£5.84 |
| Claydon with Clattercot | £67.56 | £2,536.12 | −£5.29 |
| Cropredy | £50.97 | £2,519.53 | +£2.14 |
| Deddington | £76.45 | £2,545.01 | +£5.08 |
| Drayton | £58.58 | £2,527.14 | +£1.95 |
| Duns Tew | £89.07 | £2,557.63 | −£1.20 |
| Epwell | £46.01 | £2,514.57 | −£0.24 |
| Fencott and Murcott | £86.55 | £2,555.11 | +£1.41 |
| Finmere | £70.25 | £2,538.81 | +£0.80 |
| Fringford | £62.66 | £2,531.22 | +£0.89 |
| Fritwell | £27.26 | £2,495.82 | +£0.24 |
| Gosford and Water Eaton | £159.22 | £2,627.78 | +£12.33 |
| Hampton Gay and Poyle | £16.84 | £2,485.40 | −£1.48 |
| Hanwell | £166.94 | £2,635.50 | +£41.94 |
| Hethe | £88.64 | £2,557.20 | +£2.00 |
| Heyford Park | £33.23 | £2,501.79 | −£2.86 |
| Hook Norton | £81.83 | £2,550.39 | +£3.11 |
| Horley | £40.15 | £2,508.71 | −£11.93 |
| Hornton | £107.14 | £2,575.70 | +£0.50 |
| Horton cum Studley | £39.40 | £2,507.96 | +£1.68 |
| Islip | £88.17 | £2,556.73 | +£14.82 |
| Kidlington | £179.50 | £2,648.06 | +£5.00 |
| Kirtlington | £87.48 | £2,556.04 | +£1.09 |
| Launton | £82.96 | £2,551.52 | −£0.24 |
| Lower Heyford | £64.79 | £2,533.35 | +£19.12 |
| Merton | £155.83 | £2,624.39 | +£9.87 |
| Middleton Stoney | £66.88 | £2,535.44 | +£1.56 |
| Milcombe | £57.74 | £2,526.30 | +£2.48 |
| Milton | £5.67 | £2,474.23 | +£0.03 |
| Mixbury | £26.82 | £2,495.38 | +£1.63 |
| Mollington | £73.47 | £2,542.03 | +£1.26 |
| Noke | £34.55 | £2,503.11 | −£0.13 |
| North Aston | £6.05 | £2,474.61 | +£1.50 |
| North Newington | £37.48 | £2,506.04 | +£2.68 |
| Piddington | £68.72 | £2,537.28 | +£2.00 |
| Shenington with Alkerton | £30.58 | £2,499.14 | +£3.76 |
| Shipton on Cherwell and Thrupp | £57.38 | £2,525.94 | +£1.16 |
| Shutford | £43.56 | £2,512.12 | +£3.72 |
| Sibford Ferris | £55.50 | £2,524.06 | +£3.13 |
| Sibford Gower | £39.32 | £2,507.88 | +£2.12 |
| Somerton | £150.71 | £2,619.27 | +£24.96 |
| Souldern | £40.11 | £2,508.67 | +£1.28 |
| South Newington | £68.53 | £2,537.09 | +£2.00 |
| Steeple Aston | £88.24 | £2,556.80 | +£0.51 |
| Stoke Lyne | £57.32 | £2,525.88 | +£4.91 |
| Stratton Audley | £59.87 | £2,528.43 | +£1.74 |
| Swalcliffe | £92.35 | £2,560.91 | +£3.99 |
| Tadmarton | £45.80 | £2,514.36 | +£2.43 |
| Upper Heyford | £140.16 | £2,608.72 | +£69.10 |
| Wardington | £56.04 | £2,524.60 | +£2.40 |
| Wendlebury | £42.48 | £2,511.04 | +£1.52 |
| Weston on the Green | £107.70 | £2,576.26 | +£4.45 |
| Wigginton | £27.66 | £2,496.22 | −£0.56 |
| Wroxton | £35.01 | £2,503.57 | +£0.00 |
| Yarnton | £125.35 | £2,593.91 | +£2.88 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Cherwell
Everyone in England gets the national discounts: 25% off if you live alone, nothing to pay for all-student homes, and one band lower if your home has been adapted for a disabled person. How discounts work. Cherwell also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | No premium: the normal charge (no single person discount) |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | 25% discount on unoccupied and unfurnished property for up to 6 months |
Source: Cherwell website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Cherwell Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Cherwell over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,582.96 |
| 2025/26 | £2,463.87 |
| 2024/25 | £2,351.01 |
| 2023/24 | £2,242.65 |
| 2022/23 | £2,137.84 |
| 2021/22 | £2,040.90 |
| 2020/21 | £1,974.06 |
| 2019/20 | £1,898.84 |
| 2018/19 | £1,825.17 |
| 2017/18 | £1,730.39 |
| 2016/17 | £1,660.57 |
| 2015/16 | £1,604.30 |
| 2014/15 | £1,574.96 |
| 2013/14 | £1,546.90 |
| 2012/13 | £1,520.29 |
| 2011/12 | £1,519.23 |
| 2010/11 | £1,519.19 |
| 2009/10 | £1,483.23 |
| 2008/09 | £1,430.11 |
| 2007/08 | £1,378.62 |
| 2006/07 | £1,325.23 |
| 2005/06 | £1,268.71 |
| 2004/05 | £1,215.19 |
| 2003/04 | £1,138.83 |
| 2002/03 | £977.87 |
| 2001/02 | £896.68 |
| 2000/01 | £830.34 |
| 1999/00 | £759.24 |
| 1998/99 | £686.03 |
| 1997/98 | £616.51 |
| 1996/97 | £586.69 |
| 1995/96 | £535.50 |
| 1994/95 | £499.50 |
| 1993/94 | £500.63 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Northamptonshire | £2,486.66 | −£96.30 | Compare |
| Buckinghamshire | £2,526.58 | −£56.38 | Compare |
| West Oxfordshire | £2,566.95 | −£16.01 | Compare |
| Stratford-on-Avon | £2,484.17 | −£98.79 | Compare |
| South Oxfordshire | £2,597.57 | +£14.61 | Compare |
| Oxford | £2,678.40 | +£95.44 | Compare |
| Vale of White Horse | £2,577.44 | −£5.52 | Compare |
Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
This site is independent. To pay, see your exact bill, tell the council you've moved or apply for a discount, use the council's own site.
Questions
How much is council tax in Cherwell?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,582.96 a year. Bands run from £1,721.97 (Band A) to £5,165.92 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band C council tax a month in Cherwell?
Band C is £2,295.96 a year: £229.60 a month over 10 payments or £191.33 over 12. Band C is the most common band here (27% of homes).
How much did Cherwell council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,463.87 in 2025/26 to £2,582.96 in 2026/27, an increase of 4.8% (£119.09).
Does Cherwell charge extra council tax on second homes?
No premium is charged on second homes in 2026/27, but no single person discount applies either, so the full charge is due.
Who do I pay council tax to in Cherwell?
You pay Cherwell council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Oxfordshire County Council, Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner and Parish or town council. Use the council's own website to pay, check your bill or apply for discounts.
Sources
- Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, published 25 March 2026, checked 27 October 2026
- Council Tax: stock of properties, 2026 - CTSOP1.1: number of properties by Council Tax band, local authority and LSOA/MSOA at 31 March 2026 (geography = LAUA rows), Valuation Office Agency, checked 27 October 2026
- Council website (premiums and discounts), checked 27 October 2026
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we compile these figures.