Newcastle upon Tyne Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne is £2,542.19 for 2026/27, up 5.3% (£129.04) on last year. That is £150.67 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 229th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (55%), so the average bill per home is about £2,019.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Metropolitan district, North East · Official England government statistics
Newcastle upon Tyne council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,694.79 | £169.48 | £141.23 | £1,271.10 | 78,050 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,977.26 | £197.73 | £164.77 | £1,482.94 | 21,830 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,259.72 | £225.97 | £188.31 | £1,694.79 | 20,700 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,542.19 | £254.22 | £211.85 | £1,906.64 | 10,290 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,107.12 | £310.71 | £258.93 | £2,330.34 | 6,130 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,672.05 | £367.21 | £306.00 | £2,754.04 | 2,690 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,236.98 | £423.70 | £353.08 | £3,177.74 | 1,930 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,084.38 | £508.44 | £423.70 | £3,813.29 | 130 |
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- England average
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Where your Newcastle upon Tyne council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Newcastle upon Tyne but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,542.19 Band D charge, £2,221.21 (87%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £2,178.90 | 85.7% | £1,452.60 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £42.31 | 1.7% | £28.21 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £214.34 | 8.4% | £142.89 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £105.11 | 4.1% | £70.07 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £1.53 | 0.1% | £1.02 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,179 85.7%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £42 1.7%
- Police and crime commissioner £214 8.4%
- Fire and rescue authority £105 4.1%
- Parish/town council (average) £2 0.1%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Newcastle upon Tyne; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Newcastle upon Tyne council tax history
Band D in Newcastle upon Tyne has risen from £1,605.74 in 2016/17 to £2,542.19 in 2026/27 — 58% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 25.6%, the 119th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Newcastle upon Tyne Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,542.19 | +5.3% | £1,694.79 |
| 2025/26 | £2,413.15 | +5.2% | £1,608.77 |
| 2024/25 | £2,293.59 | +5.1% | £1,529.06 |
| 2023/24 | £2,181.84 | +4.5% | £1,454.56 |
| 2022/23 | £2,088.27 | +3.2% | £1,392.18 |
| 2021/22 | £2,023.54 | +4.8% | £1,349.03 |
| 2020/21 | £1,930.47 | +3.7% | £1,286.98 |
| 2019/20 | £1,861.11 | +5.0% | £1,240.74 |
| 2018/19 | £1,772.23 | +5.3% | £1,181.49 |
| 2017/18 | £1,683.40 | +4.8% | £1,122.27 |
| 2016/17 | £1,605.74 | – | £1,070.49 |
Homes by council tax band in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne has 141,750 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 70% 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 £1,694.79 a year (£169.48 a month over 10 instalments).
Newcastle upon Tyne compared with North East
Newcastle upon Tyne is the 5th cheapest of 12 councils in North East, where the average Band D across councils is £2,525.66 (£16.53 less than here). Cheapest: Sunderland (£2,197.14); most expensive: Gateshead (£2,715.81).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| South Tyneside | £2,434.43 | +5.3% |
| North Tyneside | £2,461.77 | +5.4% |
| Darlington | £2,493.83 | +5.2% |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £2,542.19 | +5.3% |
| Redcar and Cleveland | £2,544.48 | +4.9% |
| Middlesbrough | £2,549.16 | +2.5% |
| Hartlepool | £2,560.20 | +2.5% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Newcastle upon Tyne drops from £1,694.79 to £1,271.10.
- Council Tax Reduction: Newcastle upon Tyne 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 upon Tyne's 5.3% 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.
Newcastle's banded Council Tax Support: up to 100% off
Newcastle City Council's working-age Council Tax Support is an income-banded discount that can cover the whole bill. You are placed in one of five bands by household type and net income. The band limits rise each year by September's RPI inflation, rounded to the nearest £5. Pension-age residents are assessed under the national scheme instead.
With 55% of the city's homes in Band A, the most common case is a Band A bill of £1,694.79 in 2026/27. A household in band 1 pays nothing. Band 2 (90%) leaves £169.48 to pay, band 3 (85%) leaves £254.22, band 4 (50%) leaves £847.40, and band 5 (25%) leaves £1,271.10.
- Net income bands for the 2026/27 scheme, as published by Newcastle City Council.
- Under the 2026/27 scheme, care leavers under 25 and qualifying households with someone who is terminally ill go straight into the 100% band whatever their income. So do people on income-related ESA.
- Savings of £6,000 or more rule you out. DLA, PIP, Child Benefit, child maintenance and war disablement benefits are not counted as income. Earnings disregards are £7.50 for single people, £12.50 for couples and £17.50 for lone parents.
- Universal Credit is treated as earned income when it includes wages, the housing costs part is ignored, and deductions from UC to repay debts are not taken off. Self-employed people are assessed on a minimum income floor.
- Not reporting a change within 21 days can lead to a £70 penalty, rising to £280 if it happens again.
| Discount | Single (£) | Couple (£) | Family, 1 child (£) | Family, 2+ children (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 0–110 | 0–160 | 0–255 | 0–350 |
| 90% | 110.01–160 | 160.01–220 | 255.01–305 | 350.01–370 |
| 85% | 160.01–215 | 220.01–275 | 305.01–380 | 370.01–425 |
| 50% | 215.01–330 | 275.01–380 | 380.01–465 | 425.01–515 |
| 25% | 330.01–425 | 380.01–485 | 465.01–570 | 515.01–630 |
Empty homes, second homes and paying in Newcastle
The empty-homes premium belongs to the property, not the owner. Buying a home that has been empty for years does not reset the clock: the new owner pays whatever rate the empty period has reached. Homes empty one to five years pay 200%, five to ten years 300%, and over ten years 400%. Since 1 April 2025, second homes have paid double. The council says the aim is to reduce empty homes in the city and increase the supply of affordable housing. It may ask for evidence, such as proof that a home is marketed at a fair market price, before granting an exception.
You can pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly, and ask to spread monthly payments over 12 months. Payment is by direct debit, online, or with the barcode on your bill at a Post Office or PayPoint.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne?
£2,542.19 a year in 2026/27, or £254.22 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Band A: 78,050 of 141,750 homes (55%). A Band A bill is £1,694.79 in 2026/27.
How much has Newcastle upon Tyne council tax gone up?
5.3% this year, from £2,413.15 to £2,542.19 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 58%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,178.90; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £42.31; Police and crime commissioner £214.34; Fire and rescue authority £105.11; Parish/town council (average) £1.53 (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.
Can I get 100% council tax support in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. Households in the lowest income band, people on income-related ESA, care leavers under 25 and qualifying households with someone terminally ill can all get 100% off.
I bought an empty house in Newcastle. Does the empty homes premium start again?
No. The premium is based on how long the property has been empty, whoever owns it. You may be able to get an exception, for example while major repairs are done (12 months).
Can I pay Newcastle council tax weekly?
Yes. Newcastle City Council accepts weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments.
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 City Council – How Council Tax Support is calculated
- Newcastle City Council – Apply for Council Tax Support
- Newcastle City Council – Long term empty property and second home charges
- Newcastle City Council – Ways to pay your council tax bill