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2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
Hartlepool Council • ONS LAD E06000001
Above England averageRank #57 of 296 (England)

Hartlepool Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Hartlepool Council (Unitary Authority) in North East, England. Administering 3 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,560.20100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+2%+£50.20 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (North East)#5 of 12In North East
Postcodes Monitored3Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Hartlepool

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 3 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,706.80£170.68/mo£1,280.10£128.01/mo
Band B
£1,991.27£199.13/mo£1,493.45£149.35/mo
Band C
£2,275.73£227.57/mo£1,706.80£170.68/mo
Band DBenchmark
£2,560.20£256.02/mo£1,920.15£192.02/mo
Band E
£3,129.13£312.91/mo£2,346.85£234.69/mo
Band F
£3,698.07£369.81/mo£2,773.55£277.36/mo
Band G
£4,267.00£426.70/mo£3,200.25£320.03/mo
Band H
£5,120.40£512.04/mo£3,840.30£384.03/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+£168.20vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Hartlepool Band D is +7% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£841.00.

Regional mean in North East: £2525.66 (+£34.54).
2. England StandingRank #57 of 296 in EnglandTop 19% highest Band D in England

Within North East, Hartlepool ranks #5 of 12 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 19th percentile in England.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£256.02 / 10 mosor £213.35 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £42.67 / 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:
Middlesbrough
Save £11.04/yrBand D: £2549.16 (-0.4%)
Redcar and Cleveland
Save £15.72/yrBand D: £2544.48 (-0.6%)
Newcastle upon Tyne
Save £18.01/yrBand D: £2542.19 (-0.7%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North East:
Stockton-on-Tees
+£29.63/yrBand D: £2589.83 (+1.2%)
Northumberland
+£36.74/yrBand D: £2596.94 (+1.4%)
County Durham
+£61.95/yrBand D: £2622.15 (+2.4%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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

Postcode Districts in Hartlepool

Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.

TS24Band B Dominant

Hartlepool (TS24 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,991/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B
TS25Band A Dominant

Hartlepool (TS25 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,707/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
TS26Band A Dominant

Hartlepool (TS26 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,707/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A