Cheltenham Council Tax
Council tax charges by band, by area, for Cheltenham and its parishes.
- £2,356 Band D outside the parishes
- 2026/2027 tax year
Council Tax in Cheltenham
Council tax varies by property band (A-H, set by the Valuation Office Agency) and by area — five of Cheltenham’s parishes (Charlton Kings, Leckhampton with Warden Hill, Prestbury, Swindon Village and Up Hatherley) set their own additional precept, so pay a little more than the rest of the borough. Most of Cheltenham’s ordinary electoral wards fall under “All other parts of Cheltenham” below, since they aren’t separately parished.
Not sure which band your property is in? Check it on GOV.UK — the same Valuation Office Agency service used to set the figures below.
Council Tax by Area and Band
| Area | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Band F | Band G | Band H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish of Charlton Kings | £1608.05 | £1876.07 | £2144.08 | £2412.08 | £2948.09 | £3484.12 | £4020.13 | £4824.16 |
| Parish of Leckhampton with Warden Hill | £1597.25 | £1863.47 | £2129.68 | £2395.88 | £2928.29 | £3460.72 | £3993.13 | £4791.76 |
| Parish of Prestbury | £1595.44 | £1861.36 | £2127.27 | £2393.17 | £2924.98 | £3456.8 | £3988.61 | £4786.34 |
| Parish of Swindon Village | £1583.65 | £1847.6 | £2111.54 | £2375.48 | £2903.36 | £3431.25 | £3959.13 | £4750.96 |
| Parish of Up Hatherley | £1580.55 | £1844.0 | £2107.42 | £2370.84 | £2897.68 | £3424.55 | £3951.39 | £4741.68 |
| All other parts of Cheltenham | £1570.76 | £1832.57 | £2094.36 | £2356.15 | £2879.73 | £3403.33 | £3926.91 | £4712.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Is Band D Council Tax in Cheltenham?
- £2356.15 a year in 2026/2027 for most of Cheltenham, with a little more in the town's parishes. The table above gives every band for each area.
Which Council Tax Band Is My Home In?
- Look up your address on GOV.UK's check your council tax band service, which also explains how to challenge a band you think is wrong.
Why Is Council Tax Higher in Some Parts of Cheltenham?
- 5 areas, Charlton Kings, Leckhampton with Warden Hill, Prestbury, Swindon Village and Up Hatherley, have a parish council, which adds a small charge of its own for local services on top of the rest of the bill.
About This Data
Data from Cheltenham Borough Council. Last updated 2 October 2026, checked monthly. Charges are for 2026/2027.