West Berkshire council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in West Berkshire is £2,505.37 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.1% on 2025/26 and £114 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band C: 28% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,505.37 a year
- Council
- West Berkshire
- Type
- Unitary
- Region
- South East
- Rank
- the 91st most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 28th most expensive of 64 councils in the South East - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
West Berkshire 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 | £1,670.25 | £167.03 | £139.19 |
| Band B | £1,948.62 | £194.86 | £162.39 |
| Band C | £2,227.00 | £222.70 | £185.58 |
| Band D | £2,505.37 | £250.54 | £208.78 |
| Band E | £3,062.12 | £306.21 | £255.18 |
| Band F | £3,618.87 | £361.89 | £301.57 |
| Band G | £4,175.62 | £417.56 | £347.97 |
| Band H | £5,010.74 | £501.07 | £417.56 |
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 West Berkshire is split between 4 bodies. West Berkshire council's own share is £2,017.32, including £38.43 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| West Berkshire council | £2,017.32 | 81% |
| Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner | £298.28 | 12% |
| Berkshire fire and rescue | £91.31 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £98.46 | 4% |
Homes in each band
14% of the 72,710 homes in West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire
56 parish and town councils in West Berkshire add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,406.91; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermaston | £28.79 | £2,435.70 | +£0.63 |
| Aldworth | £99.55 | £2,506.46 | +£0.00 |
| Ashampstead | £60.52 | £2,467.43 | +£7.17 |
| Basildon | £24.30 | £2,431.21 | +£0.65 |
| Beech Hill | £87.97 | £2,494.88 | +£3.08 |
| Beedon | £54.55 | £2,461.46 | +£0.47 |
| Beenham | £41.26 | £2,448.17 | +£4.35 |
| Boxford | £43.50 | £2,450.41 | +£1.75 |
| Bradfield | £30.93 | £2,437.84 | +£3.74 |
| Brightwalton | £92.66 | £2,499.57 | +£17.22 |
| Brimpton | £34.02 | £2,440.93 | −£3.51 |
| Bucklebury | £42.26 | £2,449.17 | +£5.04 |
| Burghfield | £118.98 | £2,525.89 | +£2.19 |
| Chaddleworth | £88.22 | £2,495.13 | +£13.08 |
| Chieveley | £38.39 | £2,445.30 | +£1.45 |
| Cold Ash | £47.53 | £2,454.44 | +£3.13 |
| Compton | £134.23 | £2,541.14 | +£13.51 |
| East Garston | £38.16 | £2,445.07 | +£1.25 |
| East Ilsley | £88.48 | £2,495.39 | +£1.61 |
| Enborne | £45.62 | £2,452.53 | +£3.79 |
| Englefield | £43.04 | £2,449.95 | +£2.62 |
| Frilsham | £61.79 | £2,468.70 | +£4.43 |
| Great Shefford | £85.34 | £2,492.25 | +£29.90 |
| Greenham | £38.50 | £2,445.41 | +£3.72 |
| Hampstead Marshall | £36.86 | £2,443.77 | +£0.48 |
| Hampstead Norreys | £78.30 | £2,485.21 | +£3.45 |
| Hermitage | £73.93 | £2,480.84 | +£4.26 |
| Holybrook | £54.76 | £2,461.67 | +£2.65 |
| Hungerford | £157.00 | £2,563.91 | +£4.28 |
| Inkpen | £33.97 | £2,440.88 | −£0.10 |
| Kintbury | £60.84 | £2,467.75 | +£3.31 |
| Lambourn | £104.62 | £2,511.53 | +£3.38 |
| Leckhampstead | £56.96 | £2,463.87 | +£3.44 |
| Midgham | £66.24 | £2,473.15 | +£6.92 |
| Newbury | £145.45 | £2,552.36 | +£10.73 |
| Padworth | £46.81 | £2,453.72 | +£1.62 |
| Pangbourne | £154.49 | £2,561.40 | +£8.20 |
| Peasemore | £79.27 | £2,486.18 | +£14.62 |
| Purley on Thames | £98.36 | £2,505.27 | +£5.80 |
| Shaw cum Donnington | £59.04 | £2,465.95 | +£0.02 |
| Speen | £57.09 | £2,464.00 | +£1.36 |
| Stanford Dingley | £60.13 | £2,467.04 | +£12.21 |
| Stratfield Mortimer | £95.57 | £2,502.48 | +£6.48 |
| Streatley | £84.93 | £2,491.84 | +£3.42 |
| Sulhamstead | £34.34 | £2,441.25 | +£0.79 |
| Thatcham | £135.91 | £2,542.82 | +£9.93 |
| Theale | £157.87 | £2,564.78 | +£11.88 |
| Tidmarsh (grouped with Sulham) | £34.90 | £2,441.81 | +£0.47 |
| Tilehurst | £66.46 | £2,473.37 | +£6.72 |
| Ufton Nervet | £33.11 | £2,440.02 | +£1.69 |
| Welford | £47.72 | £2,454.63 | −£0.37 |
| West Ilsley | £74.23 | £2,481.14 | +£2.79 |
| Winterbourne | £52.24 | £2,459.15 | +£0.77 |
| Wokefield | £23.43 | £2,430.34 | +£11.90 |
| Woolhampton | £57.25 | £2,464.16 | +£0.73 |
| Yattendon | £77.94 | £2,484.85 | +£6.12 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in West Berkshire
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. West Berkshire 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 | Long-term empty premium deferred to 2 years for age-restricted (55+) properties and deceased estates (per council discounts page, as indexed) |
Source: West Berkshire website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. West Berkshire Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in West Berkshire over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,505.37 |
| 2025/26 | £2,382.84 |
| 2024/25 | £2,263.62 |
| 2023/24 | £2,152.65 |
| 2022/23 | £2,046.37 |
| 2021/22 | £1,965.61 |
| 2020/21 | £1,916.99 |
| 2019/20 | £1,842.99 |
| 2018/19 | £1,772.67 |
| 2017/18 | £1,675.21 |
| 2016/17 | £1,603.73 |
| 2015/16 | £1,546.06 |
| 2014/15 | £1,542.32 |
| 2013/14 | £1,537.60 |
| 2012/13 | £1,503.04 |
| 2011/12 | £1,500.23 |
| 2010/11 | £1,500.67 |
| 2009/10 | £1,472.42 |
| 2008/09 | £1,416.35 |
| 2007/08 | £1,362.38 |
| 2006/07 | £1,321.57 |
| 2005/06 | £1,280.04 |
| 2004/05 | £1,229.34 |
| 2003/04 | £1,133.63 |
| 2002/03 | £1,021.97 |
| 2001/02 | £939.71 |
| 2000/01 | £881.37 |
| 1999/00 | £827.30 |
| 1998/99 | £825.90 |
| 1997/98 | £649.40 |
| 1996/97 | £610.94 |
| 1995/96 | £559.13 |
| 1994/95 | £551.25 |
| 1993/94 | £528.75 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke and Deane | £2,255.21 | −£250.16 | Compare |
| Vale of White Horse | £2,577.44 | +£72.07 | Compare |
| Wiltshire | £2,571.78 | +£66.41 | Compare |
| South Oxfordshire | £2,597.57 | +£92.20 | Compare |
| Wokingham | £2,497.70 | −£7.67 | Compare |
| Reading | £2,612.77 | +£107.40 | Compare |
| Test Valley | £2,305.52 | −£199.85 | 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 West Berkshire?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,505.37 a year. Bands run from £1,670.25 (Band A) to £5,010.74 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band C council tax a month in West Berkshire?
Band C is £2,227.00 a year: £222.70 a month over 10 payments or £185.58 over 12. Band C is the most common band here (28% of homes).
How much did West Berkshire council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,382.84 in 2025/26 to £2,505.37 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.1% (£122.53).
Does West Berkshire charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire?
You pay West Berkshire council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Berkshire fire and rescue 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.