Middlesbrough Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Middlesbrough Council (Unitary Authority) in North East, England. Administering 7 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,549.16100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+2%+£49.98 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North East)#6 of 12In North East

Postcodes Monitored7Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Middlesbrough

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 7 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	£1,699.44	£169.94/mo	£141.62/mo	£1,274.58	£127.46/mo
Band B	£1,982.68	£198.27/mo	£165.22/mo	£1,487.01	£148.70/mo
Band C	£2,265.92	£226.59/mo	£188.83/mo	£1,699.44	£169.94/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,549.16	£254.92/mo	£212.43/mo	£1,911.87	£191.19/mo
Band E	£3,115.64	£311.56/mo	£259.64/mo	£2,336.73	£233.67/mo
Band F	£3,682.12	£368.21/mo	£306.84/mo	£2,761.59	£276.16/mo
Band G	£4,248.60	£424.86/mo	£354.05/mo	£3,186.45	£318.65/mo
Band H	£5,098.32	£509.83/mo	£424.86/mo	£3,823.74	£382.37/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+£157.16vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Middlesbrough Band D is +6.6% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£785.80.

Regional mean in North East: £2525.66 (+£23.50).

2. England StandingRank #64 of 296 in EnglandTop 22% highest Band D in England

Within North East, Middlesbrough ranks #6 of 12 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 22th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£254.92 / 10 mosor £212.43 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £42.49 / 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:

Redcar and Cleveland

Save £4.68/yrBand D: £2544.48 (-0.2%)

Newcastle upon Tyne

Save £6.97/yrBand D: £2542.19 (-0.3%)

Darlington

Save £55.33/yrBand D: £2493.83 (-2.2%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North East:

Hartlepool

+£11.04/yrBand D: £2560.20 (+0.4%)

Stockton-on-Tees

+£40.67/yrBand D: £2589.83 (+1.6%)

Northumberland

+£47.78/yrBand D: £2596.94 (+1.9%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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