Sunderland Council Tax 2026/2027

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

Band D Base Annual£2,197.14100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.5%+£94.61 vs 2025/26

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

Postcodes Monitored11Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Sunderland

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	£1,464.76	£146.48/mo	£122.06/mo	£1,098.57	£109.86/mo
Band B	£1,708.89	£170.89/mo	£142.41/mo	£1,281.67	£128.17/mo
Band C	£1,953.01	£195.30/mo	£162.75/mo	£1,464.76	£146.48/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,197.14	£219.71/mo	£183.10/mo	£1,647.86	£164.79/mo
Band E	£2,685.39	£268.54/mo	£223.78/mo	£2,014.04	£201.40/mo
Band F	£3,173.65	£317.37/mo	£264.47/mo	£2,380.24	£238.02/mo
Band G	£3,661.90	£366.19/mo	£305.16/mo	£2,746.43	£274.64/mo
Band H	£4,394.28	£439.43/mo	£366.19/mo	£3,295.71	£329.57/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-£194.86vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Sunderland Band D is -8.1% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£974.30.

Regional mean in North East: £2525.66 (-£328.52).

2. England StandingRank #272 of 296 in EnglandTop 8% lowest Band D in England

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

Nation Percentile: 8th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£219.71 / 10 mosor £183.09 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £36.62 / 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

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in North East:

South Tyneside

+£237.29/yrBand D: £2434.43 (+10.8%)

North Tyneside

+£264.63/yrBand D: £2461.77 (+12%)

Darlington

+£296.69/yrBand D: £2493.83 (+13.5%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Sunderland (Sunderland City Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

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