Darlington Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Darlington Council (Unitary Authority) in North East, England. Administering 4 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,493.83100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.02%+£119.21 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North East)#9 of 12In North East

Postcodes Monitored4Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Darlington

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 4 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	£1,662.55	£166.26/mo	£138.55/mo	£1,246.91	£124.69/mo
Band B	£1,939.65	£193.97/mo	£161.64/mo	£1,454.74	£145.47/mo
Band C	£2,216.74	£221.67/mo	£184.73/mo	£1,662.56	£166.26/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,493.83	£249.38/mo	£207.82/mo	£1,870.37	£187.04/mo
Band E	£3,048.01	£304.80/mo	£254.00/mo	£2,286.01	£228.60/mo
Band F	£3,602.20	£360.22/mo	£300.18/mo	£2,701.65	£270.17/mo
Band G	£4,156.38	£415.64/mo	£346.37/mo	£3,117.29	£311.73/mo
Band H	£4,987.66	£498.77/mo	£415.64/mo	£3,740.75	£374.08/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+£101.83vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Darlington Band D is +4.3% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£509.15.

Regional mean in North East: £2525.66 (-£31.83).

2. England StandingRank #100 of 296 in EnglandTop 34% highest Band D in England

Within North East, Darlington ranks #9 of 12 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 34th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£249.38 / 10 mosor £207.82 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £41.56 / 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 East: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in North East:

North Tyneside

Save £32.06/yrBand D: £2461.77 (-1.3%)

South Tyneside

Save £59.40/yrBand D: £2434.43 (-2.4%)

Sunderland

Save £296.69/yrBand D: £2197.14 (-11.9%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North East:

Newcastle upon Tyne

+£48.36/yrBand D: £2542.19 (+1.9%)

Redcar and Cleveland

+£50.65/yrBand D: £2544.48 (+2%)

Middlesbrough

+£55.33/yrBand D: £2549.16 (+2.2%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Darlington (Darlington Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Darlington 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 Darlington Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.