Newcastle-under-Lyme Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £2,334.25 for 2026/27, up 4% (£89.40) on last year. That is £57.27 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 76th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (43%), so the average bill per home is about £1,942.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, West Midlands · Official England government statistics
Newcastle-under-Lyme council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,556.17 | £155.62 | £129.68 | £1,167.13 | 25,050 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,815.53 | £181.55 | £151.29 | £1,361.65 | 11,000 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,074.89 | £207.49 | £172.91 | £1,556.17 | 11,820 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,334.25 | £233.43 | £194.52 | £1,750.69 | 5,030 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,852.97 | £285.30 | £237.75 | £2,139.73 | 2,950 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,371.69 | £337.17 | £280.97 | £2,528.77 | 1,880 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,890.42 | £389.04 | £324.20 | £2,917.81 | 1,030 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,668.50 | £466.85 | £389.04 | £3,501.38 | 50 |
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Where your Newcastle-under-Lyme council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Newcastle-under-Lyme but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,334.25 Band D charge, £227.48 (10%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £227.48 | 9.7% | £151.65 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,686.42 | 72.2% | £1,124.28 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £302.57 | 13.0% | £201.71 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £96.77 | 4.1% | £64.51 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £21.01 | 0.9% | £14.01 |
- District council £227 9.7%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,686 72.2%
- Police and crime commissioner £303 13.0%
- Fire and rescue authority £97 4.1%
- Parish/town council (average) £21 0.9%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Newcastle-under-Lyme; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Newcastle-under-Lyme council tax history
Band D in Newcastle-under-Lyme has risen from £1,528.00 in 2016/17 to £2,334.25 in 2026/27 — 53% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 22.8%, the 267th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Newcastle-under-Lyme Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,334.25 | +4.0% | £1,556.17 |
| 2025/26 | £2,244.85 | +4.7% | £1,496.57 |
| 2024/25 | £2,143.59 | +4.6% | £1,429.06 |
| 2023/24 | £2,048.90 | +4.7% | £1,365.93 |
| 2022/23 | £1,957.74 | +3.0% | £1,305.16 |
| 2021/22 | £1,900.28 | +4.7% | £1,266.85 |
| 2020/21 | £1,815.33 | +3.7% | £1,210.22 |
| 2019/20 | £1,750.46 | +4.1% | £1,166.97 |
| 2018/19 | £1,682.24 | +5.7% | £1,121.49 |
| 2017/18 | £1,591.99 | +4.2% | £1,061.33 |
| 2016/17 | £1,528.00 | – | £1,018.67 |
Homes by council tax band in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme has 58,810 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 61% are in Bands A or B, so for most households the real bill is well below the Band D figure. The most common band is A, which costs £1,556.17 a year (£155.62 a month over 10 instalments).
Newcastle-under-Lyme compared with West Midlands
Newcastle-under-Lyme is the 9th cheapest of 30 councils in West Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,399.67 (£65.42 more than here). Cheapest: Dudley (£2,144.84); most expensive: Walsall (£2,627.48).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Tamworth | £2,300.76 | +4.1% |
| Stafford | £2,302.68 | +4.2% |
| South Staffordshire | £2,313.67 | +4.2% |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | £2,334.25 | +4% |
| Staffordshire Moorlands | £2,338.21 | +4.4% |
| East Staffordshire | £2,351.34 | +4.2% |
| Lichfield | £2,351.90 | +4.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Newcastle-under-Lyme drops from £1,556.17 to £1,167.13.
- Council Tax Reduction: Newcastle-under-Lyme runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits — rules differ from council to council in England.
- Disregards and exemptions: full-time students, student halls, some carers and people with a severe mental impairment are not counted; all-student homes pay nothing.
- Disabled Band Reduction: if your home has been adapted for a disabled person you may be billed one band lower (Band A homes get a reduction of 1/9 of Band D).
Newcastle-under-Lyme's 4% rise compares with an England average of 4.9%. Councils responsible for social care can raise their own share by up to 4.99% without a referendum, districts by under 3% or £5, and police and fire bodies by fixed cash amounts — so the area total can move by a different percentage.
Council Tax support in Newcastle-under-Lyme: 80% cap and a £6,000 savings limit
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council assesses working-age claimants under its own banded scheme. The most it pays is 80% of the bill. Pension-age claimants, and working-age people who fall into the council's vulnerable scheme, can get up to 100%. The savings limit is strict. Anyone with more than £6,000 in savings or capital gets nothing, far below the £16,000 national limit for pensioners.
Band A is the largest group of homes here (43%), and the average 2026/27 bill including parish precepts is £1,556.17. A working-age household on maximum support therefore still pays at least £311.23 a year, or about £31.12 a month over 10 instalments. In a Band B home the minimum is £363.11.
- Extra help is given where the claimant or partner is disabled, or gets a war pension.
- Part of your earnings is ignored if you work.
- You can apply even if you already get a discount such as the 25% single person discount. Support is worked out after the discount.
- If you face exceptional financial hardship, you can apply for discretionary relief under section 13A of the Local Government Finance Act 1992. The council pays for this relief itself, so awards are limited to exceptional cases.
Empty homes and second homes in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Since 1 April 2024, homes empty for one year have paid double. The charge triples after five years and quadruples after ten. The council says these premiums apply whatever the condition of the property. Since 1 April 2025, second homes and furnished homes that are nobody's main home have also paid 200%. On a Band A home that is £3,112.33 a year in 2026/27.
Some homes never pay the premium, as long as they meet the rules: armed forces homes, annexes used with the main house, caravan pitches and boat moorings, and homes with planning limits on who can live there. Others get up to 12 months without it: homes marketed for sale or let, homes where probate was granted in the last 12 months, and homes having major repairs. You report an exception online, separately for empty homes and second homes. Bills can be paid in 10 or 12 monthly instalments, and the council offers different payment dates depending on how you pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
£2,334.25 a year in 2026/27, or £233.43 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Band A: 25,050 of 58,810 homes (43%). A Band A bill is £1,556.17 in 2026/27.
How much has Newcastle-under-Lyme council tax gone up?
4% this year, from £2,244.85 to £2,334.25 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 53%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
District council £227.48; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,686.42; Police and crime commissioner £302.57; Fire and rescue authority £96.77; Parish/town council (average) £21.01 (Band D, 2026/27).
How do I find my council tax band?
Search your postcode on GOV.UK “Check your Council Tax band”, run by the Valuation Office Agency. You can challenge your band if you think it is wrong.
What is the savings limit for council tax support in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
£6,000 for working-age claimants. Above that you cannot get any support. Pension-age claimants are assessed under the national rules, which allow up to £16,000.
Does the empty homes premium apply to derelict properties in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Yes. The council says premiums apply whatever the condition of the property. A home having major repairs can get a 12-month exception.
How much council tax do I pay on a second home in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
200% of the normal charge since 1 April 2025, for example £3,112.33 on an average Band A home in 2026/27.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2026-27, Tables 1 to 9 (ODS)
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10 local authority level data
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2025-26 (revised), Table 10 Local Authority Level Data (ODS), used for England % change
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- MHCLG: Band D Council Tax figures 1993 onwards, Table 5 area Band D (live table, 2026-27 revised)
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council – How Council Tax support is calculated
- Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council – Council Tax support scheme
- Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council – Empty property charges (Council Tax premiums)
- Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council – Council Tax relief (Section 13A)
- Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council – Pay Council Tax