Newcastle upon Tyne Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Newcastle City Council (Metropolitan Borough) in North East, England. Administering 11 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,542.19100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.98%+£120.60 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North East)#8 of 12In North East

Postcodes Monitored11Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Newcastle upon Tyne

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 11 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	£1,694.79	£169.48/mo	£141.23/mo	£1,271.09	£127.11/mo
Band B	£1,977.26	£197.73/mo	£164.77/mo	£1,482.95	£148.30/mo
Band C	£2,259.72	£225.97/mo	£188.31/mo	£1,694.79	£169.48/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,542.19	£254.22/mo	£211.85/mo	£1,906.64	£190.66/mo
Band E	£3,107.12	£310.71/mo	£258.93/mo	£2,330.34	£233.03/mo
Band F	£3,672.05	£367.21/mo	£306.00/mo	£2,754.04	£275.40/mo
Band G	£4,236.98	£423.70/mo	£353.08/mo	£3,177.74	£317.77/mo
Band H	£5,084.38	£508.44/mo	£423.70/mo	£3,813.29	£381.33/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+£150.19vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Newcastle upon Tyne Band D is +6.3% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£750.95.

Regional mean in North East: £2525.66 (+£16.53).

2. England StandingRank #69 of 296 in EnglandTop 23% highest Band D in England

Within North East, Newcastle upon Tyne ranks #8 of 12 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 23th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£254.22 / 10 mosor £211.85 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £42.37 / 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:

Darlington

Save £48.36/yrBand D: £2493.83 (-1.9%)

North Tyneside

Save £80.42/yrBand D: £2461.77 (-3.2%)

South Tyneside

Save £107.76/yrBand D: £2434.43 (-4.2%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North East:

Redcar and Cleveland

+£2.29/yrBand D: £2544.48 (+0.1%)

Middlesbrough

+£6.97/yrBand D: £2549.16 (+0.3%)

Hartlepool

+£18.01/yrBand D: £2560.20 (+0.7%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Newcastle upon Tyne (Newcastle City Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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