Northumberland Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Northumberland Council (Unitary Authority) in North East, England. Administering 27 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,596.94100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.02%+£124.13 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North East)#3 of 12In North East

Postcodes Monitored27Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Northumberland

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 27 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	£1,731.29	£173.13/mo	£144.27/mo	£1,298.47	£129.85/mo
Band B	£2,019.84	£201.98/mo	£168.32/mo	£1,514.88	£151.49/mo
Band C	£2,308.39	£230.84/mo	£192.37/mo	£1,731.29	£173.13/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,596.94	£259.69/mo	£216.41/mo	£1,947.71	£194.77/mo
Band E	£3,174.04	£317.40/mo	£264.50/mo	£2,380.53	£238.05/mo
Band F	£3,751.14	£375.11/mo	£312.60/mo	£2,813.36	£281.34/mo
Band G	£4,328.23	£432.82/mo	£360.69/mo	£3,246.17	£324.62/mo
Band H	£5,193.88	£519.39/mo	£432.82/mo	£3,895.41	£389.54/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+£204.94vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Northumberland Band D is +8.6% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£1024.70.

Regional mean in North East: £2525.66 (+£71.28).

2. England StandingRank #39 of 296 in EnglandTop 13% highest Band D in England

Within North East, Northumberland ranks #3 of 12 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 13th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£259.69 / 10 mosor £216.41 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £43.28 / 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:

Stockton-on-Tees

Save £7.11/yrBand D: £2589.83 (-0.3%)

Hartlepool

Save £36.74/yrBand D: £2560.20 (-1.4%)

Middlesbrough

Save £47.78/yrBand D: £2549.16 (-1.8%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North East:

County Durham

+£25.21/yrBand D: £2622.15 (+1%)

Gateshead

+£118.87/yrBand D: £2715.81 (+4.6%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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