South Tyneside Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council (Metropolitan Borough) in North East, England. Administering 6 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,434.43100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.95%+£114.82 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North East)#11 of 12In North East

Postcodes Monitored6Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: South Tyneside

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	£1,622.95	£162.30/mo	£135.25/mo	£1,217.21	£121.72/mo
Band B	£1,893.45	£189.35/mo	£157.79/mo	£1,420.09	£142.01/mo
Band C	£2,163.94	£216.39/mo	£180.33/mo	£1,622.96	£162.30/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,434.43	£243.44/mo	£202.87/mo	£1,825.82	£182.58/mo
Band E	£2,975.41	£297.54/mo	£247.95/mo	£2,231.56	£223.16/mo
Band F	£3,516.40	£351.64/mo	£293.03/mo	£2,637.30	£263.73/mo
Band G	£4,057.38	£405.74/mo	£338.12/mo	£3,043.04	£304.30/mo
Band H	£4,868.86	£486.89/mo	£405.74/mo	£3,651.65	£365.17/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+£42.43vs England average Band D (£2,392)

South Tyneside Band D is +1.8% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£212.15.

Regional mean in North East: £2525.66 (-£91.23).

2. England StandingRank #156 of 296 in EnglandTop 48% lowest Band D in England

Within North East, South Tyneside ranks #11 of 12 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 48th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£243.44 / 10 mosor £202.87 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £40.57 / 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:

Sunderland

Save £237.29/yrBand D: £2197.14 (-9.7%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North East:

North Tyneside

+£27.34/yrBand D: £2461.77 (+1.1%)

Darlington

+£59.40/yrBand D: £2493.83 (+2.4%)

Newcastle upon Tyne

+£107.76/yrBand D: £2542.19 (+4.4%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across South Tyneside (South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough 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 South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.