Wychavon council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Wychavon is £2,373.19 a year for 2026/27. That's up 7.8% on 2025/26 and £18 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band C: 24% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,373.19 a year
- Council
- Wychavon
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- West Midlands
- Rank
- the 102nd cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 14th cheapest of 30 councils in the West Midlands - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Wychavon 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 | £1,582.13 | £158.21 | £131.84 |
| Band B | £1,845.81 | £184.58 | £153.82 |
| Band C | £2,109.50 | £210.95 | £175.79 |
| Band D | £2,373.19 | £237.32 | £197.77 |
| Band E | £2,900.57 | £290.06 | £241.71 |
| Band F | £3,427.94 | £342.79 | £285.66 |
| Band G | £3,955.32 | £395.53 | £329.61 |
| Band H | £4,746.38 | £474.64 | £395.53 |
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 Wychavon is split between 5 bodies. Wychavon council's own share is £128.21.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wychavon council | £128.21 | 5% |
| Worcestershire County Council | £1,760.80 | 74% |
| West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner | £306.50 | 13% |
| Hereford & Worcester fire and rescue | £107.22 | 5% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £70.46 | 3% |
Homes in each band
31% of the 62,710 homes in Wychavon are in band A or B, and 19% 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 Wychavon
69 parish and town councils in Wychavon add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,302.73; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Morton | £66.72 | £2,369.45 | +£10.64 |
| Ashton under Hill | £66.05 | £2,368.78 | +£12.05 |
| Badsey (grouped with Aldington) | £75.84 | £2,378.57 | +£7.77 |
| Beckford | £54.88 | £2,357.61 | −£0.37 |
| Birlingham | £42.24 | £2,344.97 | +£0.95 |
| Bishampton (grouped with Throckmorton) | £59.95 | £2,362.68 | +£2.21 |
| Bredon's Norton (grouped with Bredon) | £85.06 | £2,387.79 | +£42.53 |
| Bretforton | £134.59 | £2,437.32 | +£20.21 |
| Broadway | £82.54 | £2,385.27 | +£10.69 |
| Broughton Hackett | £11.52 | £2,314.25 | +£0.00 |
| Charlton | £60.57 | £2,363.30 | +£5.64 |
| Childswickham | £28.27 | £2,331.00 | +£0.97 |
| Cleeve Prior | £97.18 | £2,399.91 | −£0.14 |
| Cookhill | £47.99 | £2,350.72 | +£3.24 |
| Cropthorne | £31.22 | £2,333.95 | +£0.00 |
| Crowle | £98.66 | £2,401.39 | +£14.70 |
| Defford (grouped with Besford) | £53.22 | £2,355.95 | +£5.22 |
| Dodderhill | £118.78 | £2,421.51 | +£27.17 |
| Drakes Broughton Ward | £30.68 | £2,333.41 | +£0.41 |
| Droitwich Spa | £50.68 | £2,353.41 | +£3.47 |
| Eckington | £70.07 | £2,372.80 | +£3.26 |
| Elmbridge | £22.33 | £2,325.06 | +£0.74 |
| Elmley Castle (grouped with Bricklehampton & Netherton) | £73.18 | £2,375.91 | +£6.70 |
| Elmley Lovett | £58.60 | £2,361.33 | +£1.77 |
| Evesham | £100.69 | £2,403.42 | +£7.82 |
| Fladbury | £78.41 | £2,381.14 | +£13.81 |
| Flyford Flavell (grouped with Grafton Flyford & North Piddle) | £61.95 | £2,364.68 | +£2.91 |
| Great Comberton | £41.36 | £2,344.09 | +£3.06 |
| Hadzor (grouped with Himbleton Huddington & Oddingley as Saleway) | £13.55 | £2,316.28 | +£0.07 |
| Hampton Lovett (grouped with Westwood) | £65.68 | £2,368.41 | −£3.22 |
| Hanbury | £74.94 | £2,377.67 | +£2.67 |
| Hartlebury | £42.99 | £2,345.72 | +£2.87 |
| Harvington | £73.58 | £2,376.31 | +£13.70 |
| Hill and Moor | £60.78 | £2,363.51 | +£0.30 |
| Hindlip (grouped with Martin Hussingtree & Salwarpe) | £32.07 | £2,334.80 | −£4.99 |
| Hinton on the Green (grouped with Aston Somerville) | £35.94 | £2,338.67 | +£2.72 |
| Honeybourne | £138.39 | £2,441.12 | +£21.51 |
| Inkberrow | £24.45 | £2,327.18 | +£0.76 |
| Kemerton | £51.64 | £2,354.37 | +£3.41 |
| Kington (grouped with Dormston) | £41.60 | £2,344.33 | +£4.91 |
| Little Comberton | £58.40 | £2,361.13 | +£3.89 |
| Naunton Beauchamp | £69.92 | £2,372.65 | +£3.91 |
| North and Middle Littleton | £54.55 | £2,357.28 | +£2.60 |
| North Claines | £62.98 | £2,365.71 | +£1.45 |
| Norton and Lenchwick | £68.44 | £2,371.17 | +£29.10 |
| Norton Juxta Kempsey | £72.91 | £2,375.64 | +£3.14 |
| Offenham | £61.58 | £2,364.31 | −£1.11 |
| Ombersley (grouped with Doverdale) | £44.46 | £2,347.19 | +£0.86 |
| Overbury (grouped with Conderton) | £16.63 | £2,319.36 | −£0.63 |
| Pebworth | £82.45 | £2,385.18 | +£0.02 |
| Peopleton | £38.68 | £2,341.41 | +£1.69 |
| Pershore | £98.70 | £2,401.43 | +£9.90 |
| Pinvin | £78.56 | £2,381.29 | +£6.60 |
| Pirton | £23.69 | £2,326.42 | +£0.36 |
| Rous Lench | £64.57 | £2,367.30 | +£18.05 |
| Sedgeberrow | £32.35 | £2,335.08 | +£0.10 |
| South Lenches | £38.08 | £2,340.81 | +£1.83 |
| South Littleton | £90.59 | £2,393.32 | +£5.33 |
| Stock and Bradley | £50.91 | £2,353.64 | +£1.86 |
| Stoulton | £60.17 | £2,362.90 | +£3.24 |
| Strensham | £41.81 | £2,344.54 | +£3.51 |
| Tibberton | £99.35 | £2,402.08 | +£1.83 |
| Upton Snodsbury | £46.18 | £2,348.91 | +£3.19 |
| Upton Warren | £80.91 | £2,383.64 | +£66.15 |
| Wadborough Ward | £23.13 | £2,325.86 | −£1.19 |
| Whittington | £71.12 | £2,373.85 | +£4.96 |
| Wick | £55.38 | £2,358.11 | +£1.98 |
| Wickhamford | £66.99 | £2,369.72 | +£11.26 |
| Wyre Piddle | £53.59 | £2,356.32 | +£9.13 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Wychavon
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. Wychavon 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 2 years |
| Local discounts | Empty and unfurnished homes: 100% discount for 1 month; Newly built unoccupied and unfurnished homes: 100% discount for 3 months; Empty homes needing or undergoing major repair: 100% discount for up to 12 months |
Source: Wychavon website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Wychavon Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Wychavon over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,373.19 |
| 2025/26 | £2,200.98 |
| 2024/25 | £2,100.65 |
| 2023/24 | £2,002.40 |
| 2022/23 | £1,909.21 |
| 2021/22 | £1,843.91 |
| 2020/21 | £1,793.23 |
| 2019/20 | £1,730.48 |
| 2018/19 | £1,658.41 |
| 2017/18 | £1,589.57 |
| 2016/17 | £1,551.20 |
| 2015/16 | £1,497.32 |
| 2014/15 | £1,468.33 |
| 2013/14 | £1,440.79 |
| 2012/13 | £1,440.95 |
| 2011/12 | £1,440.44 |
| 2010/11 | £1,440.51 |
| 2009/10 | £1,405.47 |
| 2008/09 | £1,361.34 |
| 2007/08 | £1,304.80 |
| 2006/07 | £1,244.94 |
| 2005/06 | £1,187.65 |
| 2004/05 | £1,142.33 |
| 2003/04 | £1,062.94 |
| 2002/03 | £949.12 |
| 2001/02 | £864.44 |
| 2000/01 | £797.34 |
| 1999/00 | £728.30 |
| 1998/99 | £667.25 |
| 1997/98 | £606.68 |
| 1996/97 | £578.80 |
| 1995/96 | £487.13 |
| 1994/95 | £551.25 |
| 1993/94 | £517.50 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford-on-Avon | £2,484.17 | +£110.98 | Compare |
| Tewkesbury | £2,340.53 | −£32.66 | Compare |
| Malvern Hills | £2,450.92 | +£77.73 | Compare |
| Cotswold | £2,391.65 | +£18.46 | Compare |
| Wyre Forest | £2,512.47 | +£139.28 | Compare |
| Bromsgrove | £2,478.65 | +£105.46 | Compare |
| Worcester | £2,405.81 | +£32.62 | Compare |
| Redditch | £2,462.95 | +£89.76 | 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 Wychavon?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,373.19 a year. Bands run from £1,582.13 (Band A) to £4,746.38 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band C council tax a month in Wychavon?
Band C is £2,109.50 a year: £210.95 a month over 10 payments or £175.79 over 12. Band C is the most common band here (24% of homes).
How much did Wychavon council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,200.98 in 2025/26 to £2,373.19 in 2026/27, an increase of 7.8% (£172.21).
Does Wychavon charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Wychavon 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 Wychavon?
You pay Wychavon council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Worcestershire County Council, West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, Hereford & Worcester 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.