Oldham council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Oldham is £2,602.23 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.8% on 2025/26 and £211 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 51% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,602.23 a year
- Council
- Oldham
- Type
- Metropolitan district
- Region
- North West
- Rank
- the 32nd most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 4th most expensive of 35 councils in the North West - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Oldham 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 | £1,734.82 | £173.48 | £144.57 |
| Band B | £2,023.96 | £202.40 | £168.66 |
| Band C | £2,313.09 | £231.31 | £192.76 |
| Band D | £2,602.23 | £260.22 | £216.85 |
| Band E | £3,180.50 | £318.05 | £265.04 |
| Band F | £3,758.78 | £375.88 | £313.23 |
| Band G | £4,337.05 | £433.71 | £361.42 |
| Band H | £5,204.46 | £520.45 | £433.71 |
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 Oldham is split between 4 bodies. Oldham council's own share is £2,156.22, including £41.07 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham council | £2,156.22 | 83% |
| Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Police and Crime Commissioner functions | £285.30 | 11% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £6.76 | 0% |
| Other | £153.95 | 6% |
Homes in each band
69% of the 99,560 homes in Oldham are in band A or B, and 3% 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 Oldham
2 parish and town councils in Oldham add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,595.47; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth | £29.78 | £2,625.25 | +£1.42 |
| Shaw and Crompton | £18.48 | £2,613.95 | −£0.45 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Oldham
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. Oldham also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Care leavers up to age 25 living in the borough: 100% discount |
Source: Oldham website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Oldham Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Oldham over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,602.23 |
| 2025/26 | £2,459.40 |
| 2024/25 | £2,331.35 |
| 2023/24 | £2,220.03 |
| 2022/23 | £2,128.40 |
| 2021/22 | £2,037.43 |
| 2020/21 | £1,977.21 |
| 2019/20 | £1,904.51 |
| 2018/19 | £1,809.03 |
| 2017/18 | £1,729.05 |
| 2016/17 | £1,665.07 |
| 2015/16 | £1,607.37 |
| 2014/15 | £1,607.35 |
| 2013/14 | £1,604.48 |
| 2012/13 | £1,547.39 |
| 2011/12 | £1,547.14 |
| 2010/11 | £1,547.14 |
| 2009/10 | £1,518.34 |
| 2008/09 | £1,481.32 |
| 2007/08 | £1,481.26 |
| 2006/07 | £1,412.24 |
| 2005/06 | £1,346.22 |
| 2004/05 | £1,283.42 |
| 2003/04 | £1,222.44 |
| 2002/03 | £1,088.72 |
| 2001/02 | £1,058.98 |
| 2000/01 | £965.42 |
| 1999/00 | £928.70 |
| 1998/99 | £868.08 |
| 1997/98 | £817.96 |
| 1996/97 | £770.91 |
| 1995/96 | £738.00 |
| 1994/95 | £686.25 |
| 1993/94 | £623.25 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
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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 Oldham?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,602.23 a year. Bands run from £1,734.82 (Band A) to £5,204.46 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band A council tax a month in Oldham?
Band A is £1,734.82 a year: £173.48 a month over 10 payments or £144.57 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (51% of homes).
How much did Oldham council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,459.40 in 2025/26 to £2,602.23 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.8% (£142.83).
Does Oldham charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Oldham charges a 100% premium on second homes in 2026/27, so the owner pays 200% of the normal charge.
Who do I pay council tax to in Oldham?
You pay Oldham council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Police and Crime Commissioner functions, Parish or town council and Other. 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.