Redcar and Cleveland Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Redcar and Cleveland Council (Unitary Authority) in North East, England. Administering 6 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,544.48100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.97%+£120.47 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North East)#7 of 12In North East

Postcodes Monitored6Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Redcar and Cleveland

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 6 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	£1,696.32	£169.63/mo	£141.36/mo	£1,272.24	£127.22/mo
Band B	£1,979.04	£197.90/mo	£164.92/mo	£1,484.28	£148.43/mo
Band C	£2,261.76	£226.18/mo	£188.48/mo	£1,696.32	£169.63/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,544.48	£254.45/mo	£212.04/mo	£1,908.36	£190.84/mo
Band E	£3,109.92	£310.99/mo	£259.16/mo	£2,332.44	£233.24/mo
Band F	£3,675.36	£367.54/mo	£306.28/mo	£2,756.52	£275.65/mo
Band G	£4,240.80	£424.08/mo	£353.40/mo	£3,180.60	£318.06/mo
Band H	£5,088.96	£508.90/mo	£424.08/mo	£3,816.72	£381.67/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+£152.48vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Redcar and Cleveland Band D is +6.4% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£762.40.

Regional mean in North East: £2525.66 (+£18.82).

2. England StandingRank #67 of 296 in EnglandTop 23% highest Band D in England

Within North East, Redcar and Cleveland ranks #7 of 12 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 23th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£254.45 / 10 mosor £212.04 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £42.41 / 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:

Newcastle upon Tyne

Save £2.29/yrBand D: £2542.19 (-0.1%)

Darlington

Save £50.65/yrBand D: £2493.83 (-2%)

North Tyneside

Save £82.71/yrBand D: £2461.77 (-3.3%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North East:

Middlesbrough

+£4.68/yrBand D: £2549.16 (+0.2%)

Hartlepool

+£15.72/yrBand D: £2560.20 (+0.6%)

Stockton-on-Tees

+£45.35/yrBand D: £2589.83 (+1.8%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Redcar and Cleveland (Redcar and Cleveland Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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