Stockton-on-Tees Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Stockton-on-Tees Council (Unitary Authority) in North East, England. Administering 8 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,589.83100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.92%+£121.44 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (North East)#4 of 12In North East

Postcodes Monitored8Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Stockton-on-Tees

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 8 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	£1,726.55	£172.66/mo	£143.88/mo	£1,294.91	£129.49/mo
Band B	£2,014.31	£201.43/mo	£167.86/mo	£1,510.73	£151.07/mo
Band C	£2,302.07	£230.21/mo	£191.84/mo	£1,726.55	£172.66/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,589.83	£258.98/mo	£215.82/mo	£1,942.37	£194.24/mo
Band E	£3,165.35	£316.54/mo	£263.78/mo	£2,374.01	£237.40/mo
Band F	£3,740.87	£374.09/mo	£311.74/mo	£2,805.65	£280.57/mo
Band G	£4,316.38	£431.64/mo	£359.70/mo	£3,237.29	£323.73/mo
Band H	£5,179.66	£517.97/mo	£431.64/mo	£3,884.75	£388.48/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+£197.83vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Stockton-on-Tees Band D is +8.3% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£989.15.

Regional mean in North East: £2525.66 (+£64.17).

2. England StandingRank #44 of 296 in EnglandTop 15% highest Band D in England

Within North East, Stockton-on-Tees ranks #4 of 12 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 15th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£258.98 / 10 mosor £215.82 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £43.16 / 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:

Hartlepool

Save £29.63/yrBand D: £2560.20 (-1.1%)

Middlesbrough

Save £40.67/yrBand D: £2549.16 (-1.6%)

Redcar and Cleveland

Save £45.35/yrBand D: £2544.48 (-1.8%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North East:

Northumberland

+£7.11/yrBand D: £2596.94 (+0.3%)

County Durham

+£32.32/yrBand D: £2622.15 (+1.2%)

Gateshead

+£125.98/yrBand D: £2715.81 (+4.9%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Stockton-on-Tees (Stockton-on-Tees Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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