North Tyneside Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in North Tyneside is £2,461.77 for 2026/27, up 5.4% (£125.32) on last year. That is £70.25 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 170th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (49%), so the average bill per home is about £1,965.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Metropolitan district, North East · Official England government statistics
North Tyneside council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,641.18 | £164.12 | £136.77 | £1,230.88 | 50,560 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,914.71 | £191.47 | £159.56 | £1,436.03 | 16,310 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,188.24 | £218.82 | £182.35 | £1,641.18 | 20,330 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,461.77 | £246.18 | £205.15 | £1,846.33 | 8,560 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,008.83 | £300.88 | £250.74 | £2,256.62 | 4,670 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,555.89 | £355.59 | £296.32 | £2,666.92 | 1,620 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,102.95 | £410.29 | £341.91 | £3,077.21 | 380 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,923.54 | £492.35 | £410.30 | £3,692.65 | 40 |
- North Tyneside
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Where your North Tyneside council tax goes
Your bill is collected by North Tyneside but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,461.77 Band D charge, £2,142.32 (87%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £2,101.51 | 85.4% | £1,401.01 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £40.81 | 1.7% | £27.21 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £214.34 | 8.7% | £142.89 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £105.11 | 4.3% | £70.07 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,102 85.4%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £41 1.7%
- Police and crime commissioner £214 8.7%
- Fire and rescue authority £105 4.3%
North Tyneside council tax history
Band D in North Tyneside has risen from £1,550.58 in 2016/17 to £2,461.77 in 2026/27 — 59% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 26.8%, the 71st biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- North Tyneside Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,461.77 | +5.4% | £1,641.18 |
| 2025/26 | £2,336.45 | +5.2% | £1,557.63 |
| 2024/25 | £2,220.47 | +5.1% | £1,480.31 |
| 2023/24 | £2,112.34 | +5.4% | £1,408.23 |
| 2022/23 | £2,004.36 | +3.2% | £1,336.24 |
| 2021/22 | £1,941.46 | +4.9% | £1,294.31 |
| 2020/21 | £1,851.58 | +3.7% | £1,234.39 |
| 2019/20 | £1,784.71 | +4.2% | £1,189.81 |
| 2018/19 | £1,712.80 | +5.3% | £1,141.87 |
| 2017/18 | £1,626.12 | +4.9% | £1,084.08 |
| 2016/17 | £1,550.58 | – | £1,033.72 |
Homes by council tax band in North Tyneside
North Tyneside has 102,470 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 65% 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 £1,641.18 a year (£164.12 a month over 10 instalments).
North Tyneside compared with North East
North Tyneside is the 3rd cheapest of 12 councils in North East, where the average Band D across councils is £2,525.66 (£63.89 more than here). Cheapest: Sunderland (£2,197.14); most expensive: Gateshead (£2,715.81).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | £2,197.14 | +5% |
| 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% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in North Tyneside drops from £1,641.18 to £1,230.88.
- Council Tax Reduction: North Tyneside 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).
North Tyneside's 5.4% 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.
North Tyneside's new banded Council Tax Reduction scheme (from April 2026)
On 1 April 2026, North Tyneside Council replaced its old means-tested working-age scheme with an income-banded one. The council says your award now changes only if your income moves into a different band, so bills are revised less often. Existing claimants were moved across automatically. The lowest-income band now gets 100% off; under the old scheme the most a working-age claimant could get was 85%. Pensionable-age claimants stay on the national rules. Anyone on Income Support, income-based JSA, income-related ESA or Universal Credit is treated as working age.
49% of North Tyneside homes are in Band A, where the 2026/27 bill is £1,641.18. A single person with £130 a week of counted income falls in band 2 (80%) and pays £328.24 a year. At £200 a week they fall in band 4 (25%) and pay £1,230.88.
- Income that is not counted: Child Benefit, child maintenance, war pensions, Carer's Allowance, DLA and PIP. If anyone in the household qualifies for a disability premium, another £40 is ignored. If you work, £25 of earnings is ignored.
- No deductions are made for non-dependants, such as adult children living at home.
- Savings over £6,000 rule you out.
- The four-week "extended payment" when you start work was abolished from April 2026. Your award is worked out on your new earnings straight away.
| Reduction | Single (weekly) | Couple | Family, 1 child | Family, 2+ children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | £0–£105 | £0–£160 | £0–£250 | £0–£330 |
| 80% | £105.01–£150 | £160.01–£205 | £250.01–£300 | £330.01–£375 |
| 50% | £150.01–£185 | £205.01–£260 | £300.01–£360 | £375.01–£435 |
| 25% | £185.01–£215 | £260.01–£325 | £360.01–£430 | £435.01–£500 |
Empty and second homes premiums in North Tyneside
Full council approved a long-term empty premium after one year on 23 November 2023, and a second-homes premium on 18 January 2024. The second-homes premium started on 1 April 2025. Homes empty one to five years pay an extra 100%, five years or more an extra 200%, and ten years or more an extra 300%. Furnished homes with no resident pay an extra 100%. A Band A second home therefore costs £3,282.36 in 2026/27. Exceptions include homes for sale or let and homes in probate (12 months each), annexes, and genuine job-related homes. A second home kept just to be closer to work does not count as job-related.
The council says new claims and discount applications were taking around five weeks to reach. Keep paying the instalments on your current bill until you get a decision.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in North Tyneside?
£2,461.77 a year in 2026/27, or £246.18 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in North Tyneside?
Band A: 50,560 of 102,470 homes (49%). A Band A bill is £1,641.18 in 2026/27.
How much has North Tyneside council tax gone up?
5.4% this year, from £2,336.45 to £2,461.77 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 59%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in North Tyneside?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,101.51; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £40.81; Police and crime commissioner £214.34; Fire and rescue authority £105.11 (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 reduction in North Tyneside?
Yes, if your weekly income falls in band 1. For example, up to £105 for a single person or £160 for a couple, after income that is not counted. Savings must be £6,000 or less.
Does North Tyneside reduce support if adult children live with me?
No. The new working-age scheme from April 2026 makes no deductions for non-dependants.
When did North Tyneside start charging a second homes premium?
1 April 2025, after full council approved it on 18 January 2024. Furnished homes with no resident pay double.
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)
- North Tyneside Council – Working age claimants
- North Tyneside Council – Income banded scheme and how it works
- North Tyneside Council – Council Tax Reduction scheme
- North Tyneside Council – Empty homes and second homes premium
- North Tyneside Council – Support with Council Tax