What percentage of my bill goes to Oldham?

All of your council tax (£2,459.00) goes to Oldham.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 47% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £162.25 more than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £128.00 (5.5%) from last year.

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Oldham Council

Oldham Council is a metropolitan district serving 238,000 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,459.00 — 5.5% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £487.6 million, with education being the largest spending area at 47% of the total.