Oldham Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council (Metropolitan Borough) in North West, England. Administering 7 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,602.23100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£123.68 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North West)#4 of 36In North West

Postcodes Monitored7Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Oldham

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 7 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit

Valuation Band	Full Annual (£)	10-Mo Direct Debit	12-Mo Installment	Single Person (-25%)	Single 10-Mo
Band A	£1,734.82	£173.48/mo	£144.57/mo	£1,301.12	£130.11/mo
Band B	£2,023.96	£202.40/mo	£168.66/mo	£1,517.97	£151.80/mo
Band C	£2,313.09	£231.31/mo	£192.76/mo	£1,734.82	£173.48/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,602.23	£260.22/mo	£216.85/mo	£1,951.67	£195.17/mo
Band E	£3,180.50	£318.05/mo	£265.04/mo	£2,385.38	£238.54/mo
Band F	£3,758.78	£375.88/mo	£313.23/mo	£2,819.09	£281.91/mo
Band G	£4,337.05	£433.71/mo	£361.42/mo	£3,252.79	£325.28/mo
Band H	£5,204.46	£520.45/mo	£433.71/mo	£3,903.35	£390.34/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027

1. Benchmark & Regional Delta+£210.23vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Oldham Band D is +8.8% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£1051.15.

Regional mean in North West: £2486.00 (+£116.23).

2. England StandingRank #32 of 296 in EnglandTop 11% highest Band D in England

Within North West, Oldham ranks #4 of 36 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 11th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£260.22 / 10 mosor £216.85 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £43.37 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.

Local authorities are legally required to grant 12-month billing upon written or online request.

Nearby Authorities in North West: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Rochdale

Save £1.40/yrBand D: £2600.83 (-0.1%)

Salford

Save £7.78/yrBand D: £2594.45 (-0.3%)

Sefton (Bootle)

Save £19.01/yrBand D: £2583.22 (-0.7%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North West:

Stockport

+£16.67/yrBand D: £2618.90 (+0.6%)

Pendle

+£37.95/yrBand D: £2640.18 (+1.5%)

Liverpool

+£71.36/yrBand D: £2673.59 (+2.7%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Oldham (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council sets the primary proportion of your bill, combining core civic services with the Adult Social Care precept.

Unitary Council Services: Education, social services, waste collection, housing, and planning.
Police Precept: Levied by the regional Police & Crime Commissioner.
Fire & Rescue Precept: Levied by the Combined Fire Authority.
Mayoral Precept: Combined authority precept where applicable.

Official Bill Verification: Exact statutory line-by-line pound allocations are itemised on your annual Council Tax Demand Notice issued each March. For specific budget schedules, consult Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.