Oadby and Wigston Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Oadby and Wigston is £2,406.85 for 2026/27, up 3.3% (£76.83) on last year. That is £15.33 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 123rd lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (30%), so the average bill per home is about £2,173.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East Midlands · Official England government statistics
Oadby and Wigston council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,604.57 | £160.46 | £133.71 | £1,203.43 | 4,170 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,871.99 | £187.20 | £156.00 | £1,404.00 | 6,360 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,139.42 | £213.94 | £178.29 | £1,604.57 | 7,370 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,406.85 | £240.69 | £200.57 | £1,805.14 | 3,330 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,941.71 | £294.17 | £245.14 | £2,206.28 | 2,230 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,476.56 | £347.66 | £289.71 | £2,607.42 | 650 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,011.42 | £401.14 | £334.28 | £3,008.56 | 500 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,813.70 | £481.37 | £401.14 | £3,610.27 | 100 |
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Where your Oadby and Wigston council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Oadby and Wigston but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,406.85 Band D charge, £268.18 (11%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £268.18 | 11.1% | £238.38 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,731.79 | 72.0% | £1,539.37 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £315.23 | 13.1% | £280.20 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £91.65 | 3.8% | £81.47 |
- District council £268 11.1%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,732 72.0%
- Police and crime commissioner £315 13.1%
- Fire and rescue authority £92 3.8%
Oadby and Wigston council tax history
Band D in Oadby and Wigston has risen from £1,579.23 in 2016/17 to £2,406.85 in 2026/27 — 52% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 22.6%, the 277th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Oadby and Wigston Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,406.85 | +3.3% | £2,139.42 |
| 2025/26 | £2,330.02 | +4.8% | £2,071.13 |
| 2024/25 | £2,223.50 | +4.7% | £1,976.44 |
| 2023/24 | £2,124.64 | +4.9% | £1,888.57 |
| 2022/23 | £2,024.98 | +3.2% | £1,799.98 |
| 2021/22 | £1,962.80 | +4.7% | £1,744.71 |
| 2020/21 | £1,874.42 | +3.8% | £1,666.15 |
| 2019/20 | £1,806.55 | +4.8% | £1,605.82 |
| 2018/19 | £1,724.51 | +5.5% | £1,532.90 |
| 2017/18 | £1,634.08 | +3.5% | £1,452.52 |
| 2016/17 | £1,579.23 | – | £1,403.76 |
Homes by council tax band in Oadby and Wigston
Oadby and Wigston has 24,710 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 43% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is C, which costs £2,139.42 a year (£213.94 a month over 10 instalments).
Oadby and Wigston compared with East Midlands
Oadby and Wigston is the 16th cheapest of 35 councils in East Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,457.41 (£50.56 more than here). Cheapest: South Kesteven (£2,260.00); most expensive: Nottingham (£2,755.39).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| High Peak | £2,384.66 | +4.8% |
| Harborough | £2,389.87 | +2.8% |
| Charnwood | £2,405.64 | +3.4% |
| Oadby and Wigston | £2,406.85 | +3.3% |
| Amber Valley | £2,407.69 | +4.8% |
| North West Leicestershire | £2,418.20 | +3.4% |
| North Northamptonshire | £2,423.96 | +5.3% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Oadby and Wigston drops from £2,139.42 to £1,604.57.
- Council Tax Reduction: Oadby and Wigston runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits — rules differ from council to council in England.
- Disregards and exemptions: full-time students, student halls, some carers and people with a severe mental impairment are not counted; all-student homes pay nothing.
- Disabled Band Reduction: if your home has been adapted for a disabled person you may be billed one band lower (Band A homes get a reduction of 1/9 of Band D).
Oadby and Wigston's 3.3% rise compares with an England average of 4.9%. Councils responsible for social care can raise their own share by up to 4.99% without a referendum, districts by under 3% or £5, and police and fire bodies by fixed cash amounts — so the area total can move by a different percentage.
Council Tax Support: working-age households pay at least 15%
Oadby and Wigston’s local Council Tax Support scheme means that everyone under State Pension age pays something. Even if you get the maximum support, you still pay 15% of your bill. On a Band C home, the borough’s 2026/27 charge is £2,139.42, so the least a working-age household on full support pays is £320.91 a year.
Pensioners are protected by the national rules and can still get up to 100% off. You must report any change in your circumstances to the benefits team within a month, and the council’s guide warns that failing to do so is treated as fraud.
Empty homes, second homes and annexes
- No discount for empty homes: the borough ended its empty-property and renovation discounts on 1 April 2019.
- Long-term empty homes (unfurnished): a 100% premium after 12 months, 200% after five years and 300% after ten. The period runs from when the home became empty, even if it changes owner. A Band D home empty for six years costs £7,220.55 in 2026/27.
- Second homes: a 100% premium has applied to furnished homes with no main resident since 1 April 2025.
- Annexes: if a relative of the household in the main house lives in the annexe, or it is used as part of the main home, it gets 50% off. This is applied after any other discount. The council's example is a woman living alone in her parents’ annexe, whose bill is cut by 25% and then by 50%, so she pays 37.5% of the full charge. For a Band A annexe in 2026/27, that is £601.71.
- Short-term lets in annexes stay on council tax unless they meet the business rates tests. In the past 12 months the property must have been available to let for at least 140 days and actually let for at least 70 days.
How to pay
Bills issued in March are normally split into 10 payments from April, but if you ask in writing you can pay over 12 months, and that choice carries on in later years. If you pay by Direct Debit, you can choose the 1st, 15th or 25th of the month. The borough keeps less than 12% of what it collects. Its Band D share is £268.18, and the rest goes to Leicestershire County Council, the police and crime commissioner and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue. Most care leavers are exempt until they turn 25.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Oadby and Wigston?
£2,406.85 a year in 2026/27, or £240.69 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Oadby and Wigston?
Band C: 7,370 of 24,710 homes (30%). A Band C bill is £2,139.42 in 2026/27.
How much has Oadby and Wigston council tax gone up?
3.3% this year, from £2,330.02 to £2,406.85 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 52%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Oadby and Wigston?
District council £268.18; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,731.79; Police and crime commissioner £315.23; Fire and rescue authority £91.65 (Band D, 2026/27).
How do I find my council tax band?
Search your postcode on GOV.UK “Check your Council Tax band”, run by the Valuation Office Agency. You can challenge your band if you think it is wrong.
Do I have to pay council tax on an annexe in Oadby and Wigston?
An annexe used by a relative of the household in the main house, or used as part of the main home, gets a 50% discount. It is fully exempt if it is the main home of a dependent relative aged 65 or over, or one who is severely mentally impaired or substantially and permanently disabled.
What is the minimum council tax for people on council tax support in Oadby and Wigston?
Working-age claimants pay at least 15% of their bill. Pension-age claimants can still get up to 100% off.
Which Direct Debit dates can I choose in Oadby and Wigston?
The 1st, 15th or 25th of the month. Direct Debit is the only payment method that lets you choose your date.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2026-27, Tables 1 to 9 (ODS)
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10 local authority level data
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2025-26 (revised), Table 10 Local Authority Level Data (ODS), used for England % change
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- MHCLG: Band D Council Tax figures 1993 onwards, Table 5 area Band D (live table, 2026-27 revised)
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Oadby and Wigston BC – Council tax guide 2026/27 (PDF)
- Oadby and Wigston BC – Annexes and short stay holiday accommodation
- Oadby and Wigston BC – How to pay council tax