Vale of White Horse council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Vale of White Horse is £2,577.44 a year for 2026/27. That's up 4.9% on 2025/26 and £186 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band C: 30% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,577.44 a year
- Council
- Vale of White Horse
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- South East
- Rank
- the 49th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 16th most expensive of 64 councils in the South East - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Vale of White Horse 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 | £1,718.29 | £171.83 | £143.19 |
| Band B | £2,004.68 | £200.47 | £167.06 |
| Band C | £2,291.06 | £229.11 | £190.92 |
| Band D | £2,577.44 | £257.74 | £214.79 |
| Band E | £3,150.20 | £315.02 | £262.52 |
| Band F | £3,722.97 | £372.30 | £310.25 |
| Band G | £4,295.73 | £429.57 | £357.98 |
| Band H | £5,154.88 | £515.49 | £429.57 |
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 Vale of White Horse is split between 4 bodies. Vale of White Horse council's own share is £166.69.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vale of White Horse council | £166.69 | 6% |
| Oxfordshire County Council | £2,006.78 | 78% |
| Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner | £298.28 | 12% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £105.69 | 4% |
Homes in each band
14% of the 66,170 homes in Vale of White Horse are in band A or B, and 18% 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 Vale of White Horse
65 parish and town councils in Vale of White Horse add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,471.75; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | £168.33 | £2,640.08 | +£7.60 |
| Appleford on Thames | £144.23 | £2,615.98 | −£0.79 |
| Appleton with Eaton | £128.23 | £2,599.98 | +£55.53 |
| Ardington with Lockinge | £88.44 | £2,560.19 | +£9.45 |
| Ashbury | £70.83 | £2,542.58 | +£4.31 |
| Baulking | £12.48 | £2,484.23 | +£0.41 |
| Besselsleigh | £2.35 | £2,474.10 | −£0.03 |
| Blewbury | £168.85 | £2,640.60 | +£13.67 |
| Botley and North Hinksey | £76.12 | £2,547.87 | +£15.61 |
| Bourton | £29.26 | £2,501.01 | +£1.20 |
| Buckland | £23.44 | £2,495.19 | +£1.04 |
| Buscot | £30.51 | £2,502.26 | −£0.45 |
| Charney Bassett | £54.28 | £2,526.03 | −£13.68 |
| Childrey | £69.73 | £2,541.48 | +£2.27 |
| Chilton | £46.32 | £2,518.07 | +£6.63 |
| Coleshill | £16.64 | £2,488.39 | −£1.42 |
| Cumnor | £34.07 | £2,505.82 | +£1.44 |
| Denchworth | £10.79 | £2,482.54 | −£0.14 |
| Drayton | £123.62 | £2,595.37 | +£10.15 |
| East Challow | £123.89 | £2,595.64 | +£10.60 |
| East Hanney | £123.41 | £2,595.16 | +£2.41 |
| East Hendred | £87.87 | £2,559.62 | +£3.98 |
| Faringdon | £172.01 | £2,643.76 | +£5.79 |
| Fernham | £8.15 | £2,479.90 | −£12.04 |
| Frilford | £20.39 | £2,492.14 | +£1.01 |
| Fyfield and Tubney | £44.73 | £2,516.48 | +£4.70 |
| Garford | £112.03 | £2,583.78 | +£13.68 |
| Great Coxwell | £92.12 | £2,563.87 | +£6.92 |
| Grove | £150.28 | £2,622.03 | +£1.64 |
| Harwell | £103.19 | £2,574.94 | +£9.31 |
| Hatford | £7.92 | £2,479.67 | +£0.48 |
| Hinton Waldrist | £65.06 | £2,536.81 | +£31.07 |
| Kennington | £91.10 | £2,562.85 | +£4.20 |
| Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor | £69.95 | £2,541.70 | +£0.01 |
| Kingston Lisle | £85.37 | £2,557.12 | +£2.90 |
| Letcombe Bassett | £21.54 | £2,493.29 | +£0.14 |
| Letcombe Regis | £60.27 | £2,532.02 | −£0.73 |
| Little Coxwell | £15.08 | £2,486.83 | −£0.95 |
| Littleworth | £17.04 | £2,488.79 | +£0.59 |
| Longcot | £31.89 | £2,503.64 | −£0.60 |
| Longworth | £75.52 | £2,547.27 | +£0.26 |
| Marcham | £82.52 | £2,554.27 | +£0.00 |
| Milton | £49.73 | £2,521.48 | +£2.73 |
| Pusey | £23.58 | £2,495.33 | −£0.34 |
| Radley | £69.36 | £2,541.11 | +£3.30 |
| Shellingford | £11.17 | £2,482.92 | −£0.05 |
| Shrivenham | £134.31 | £2,606.06 | +£5.17 |
| South Hinksey | £117.74 | £2,589.49 | +£2.66 |
| Sparsholt | £37.62 | £2,509.37 | +£1.16 |
| St. Helen Without | £65.08 | £2,536.83 | +£3.32 |
| Stanford in the Vale | £29.72 | £2,501.47 | +£0.89 |
| Steventon | £41.37 | £2,513.12 | +£1.34 |
| Sunningwell | £86.07 | £2,557.82 | +£6.28 |
| Sutton Courtenay | £79.98 | £2,551.73 | +£3.89 |
| Uffington | £88.72 | £2,560.47 | +£3.48 |
| Upton | £167.31 | £2,639.06 | +£48.05 |
| Wantage | £81.28 | £2,553.03 | +£1.81 |
| Watchfield | £47.87 | £2,519.62 | +£0.40 |
| West Challow | £28.74 | £2,500.49 | +£2.03 |
| West Hanney | £44.91 | £2,516.66 | +£0.58 |
| West Hendred | £64.44 | £2,536.19 | +£0.26 |
| Western Valley | £67.49 | £2,539.24 | +£6.60 |
| Woolstone | £40.61 | £2,512.36 | +£4.49 |
| Wootton | £69.50 | £2,541.25 | +£0.40 |
| Wytham | £40.33 | £2,512.08 | −£0.79 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Vale of White Horse
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. Vale of White Horse also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Empty, unfurnished and undergoing major works/structural repair: 50% discount for up to 12 months; Discretionary section 13A discount (guidance notes published) |
Source: Vale of White Horse website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Vale of White Horse Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Vale of White Horse over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,577.44 |
| 2025/26 | £2,456.82 |
| 2024/25 | £2,341.57 |
| 2023/24 | £2,230.60 |
| 2022/23 | £2,124.25 |
| 2021/22 | £2,028.73 |
| 2020/21 | £1,960.92 |
| 2019/20 | £1,883.15 |
| 2018/19 | £1,810.75 |
| 2017/18 | £1,711.24 |
| 2016/17 | £1,635.05 |
| 2015/16 | £1,576.48 |
| 2014/15 | £1,548.09 |
| 2013/14 | £1,520.20 |
| 2012/13 | £1,493.04 |
| 2011/12 | £1,493.19 |
| 2010/11 | £1,492.13 |
| 2009/10 | £1,446.87 |
| 2008/09 | £1,392.07 |
| 2007/08 | £1,336.15 |
| 2006/07 | £1,282.68 |
| 2005/06 | £1,226.40 |
| 2004/05 | £1,173.35 |
| 2003/04 | £1,096.90 |
| 2002/03 | £953.87 |
| 2001/02 | £870.29 |
| 2000/01 | £810.79 |
| 1999/00 | £748.52 |
| 1998/99 | £673.81 |
| 1997/98 | £614.18 |
| 1996/97 | £577.73 |
| 1995/96 | £517.50 |
| 1994/95 | £489.38 |
| 1993/94 | £510.75 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Oxfordshire | £2,597.57 | +£20.13 | Compare |
| West Oxfordshire | £2,566.95 | −£10.49 | Compare |
| West Berkshire | £2,505.37 | −£72.07 | Compare |
| Swindon | £2,438.10 | −£139.34 | Compare |
| Oxford | £2,678.40 | +£100.96 | Compare |
| Cotswold | £2,391.65 | −£185.79 | Compare |
| Cherwell | £2,582.96 | +£5.52 | Compare |
| Wiltshire | £2,571.78 | −£5.66 | Compare |
Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
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Questions
How much is council tax in Vale of White Horse?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,577.44 a year. Bands run from £1,718.29 (Band A) to £5,154.88 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band C council tax a month in Vale of White Horse?
Band C is £2,291.06 a year: £229.11 a month over 10 payments or £190.92 over 12. Band C is the most common band here (30% of homes).
How much did Vale of White Horse council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,456.82 in 2025/26 to £2,577.44 in 2026/27, an increase of 4.9% (£120.62).
Who do I pay council tax to in Vale of White Horse?
You pay Vale of White Horse 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.