Redcar and Cleveland Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Redcar and Cleveland is £2,544.48 for 2026/27, up 4.9% (£120.01) on last year. That is £152.96 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 231st lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (40%), so the average bill per home is about £2,086.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Unitary authority, North East · Official England government statistics
Redcar and Cleveland council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,696.32 | £169.63 | £141.36 | £1,272.24 | 26,880 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,979.04 | £197.90 | £164.92 | £1,484.28 | 13,890 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,261.76 | £226.18 | £188.48 | £1,696.32 | 15,020 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,544.48 | £254.45 | £212.04 | £1,908.36 | 6,180 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,109.92 | £310.99 | £259.16 | £2,332.44 | 3,680 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,675.36 | £367.54 | £306.28 | £2,756.52 | 1,070 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,240.80 | £424.08 | £353.40 | £3,180.60 | 420 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,088.96 | £508.90 | £424.08 | £3,816.72 | 30 |
- Redcar and Cleveland
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Where your Redcar and Cleveland council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Redcar and Cleveland but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,544.48 Band D charge, £2,094.03 (82%) 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) | £2,054.16 | 80.7% | £1,369.44 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £39.87 | 1.6% | £26.58 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £332.73 | 13.1% | £221.82 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £99.46 | 3.9% | £66.31 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £18.26 | 0.7% | £12.17 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,054 80.7%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £40 1.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £333 13.1%
- Fire and rescue authority £99 3.9%
- Parish/town council (average) £18 0.7%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Redcar and Cleveland; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Redcar and Cleveland council tax history
Band D in Redcar and Cleveland has risen from £1,700.46 in 2016/17 to £2,544.48 in 2026/27 — 50% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.1%, the 252nd biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Redcar and Cleveland Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,544.48 | +4.9% | £1,696.32 |
| 2025/26 | £2,424.47 | +5.0% | £1,616.31 |
| 2024/25 | £2,309.04 | +4.9% | £1,539.36 |
| 2023/24 | £2,201.48 | +4.2% | £1,467.65 |
| 2022/23 | £2,112.26 | +2.2% | £1,408.17 |
| 2021/22 | £2,066.71 | +3.6% | £1,377.81 |
| 2020/21 | £1,994.55 | +3.9% | £1,329.70 |
| 2019/20 | £1,920.29 | +4.7% | £1,280.19 |
| 2018/19 | £1,833.69 | +4.1% | £1,222.46 |
| 2017/18 | £1,761.43 | +3.6% | £1,174.29 |
| 2016/17 | £1,700.46 | – | £1,133.64 |
Homes by council tax band in Redcar and Cleveland
Redcar and Cleveland has 67,170 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 £1,696.32 a year (£169.63 a month over 10 instalments).
Redcar and Cleveland compared with North East
Redcar and Cleveland is the 6th cheapest of 12 councils in North East, where the average Band D across councils is £2,525.66 (£18.82 less than here). Cheapest: Sunderland (£2,197.14); most expensive: Gateshead (£2,715.81).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Stockton-on-Tees | £2,589.83 | +4.9% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Redcar and Cleveland drops from £1,696.32 to £1,272.24.
- Council Tax Reduction: Redcar and Cleveland 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).
Redcar and Cleveland's 4.9% 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.
Band D by parish in Redcar and Cleveland
Five areas of Redcar and Cleveland have parish or town councils, and these change the bill. The council’s 2026/27 charges list a Band D bill of £2,526.22 in non-parished areas. Of the parished areas, Loftus is the highest at £2,637.50, more than £110 above the non-parish figure.
| Area | Band A | Band D |
|---|---|---|
| Non-parished areas | £1,684.15 | £2,526.22 |
| Saltburn, Marske & New Marske | £1,699.19 | £2,548.78 |
| Guisborough | £1,702.92 | £2,554.37 |
| Skelton & Brotton | £1,703.41 | £2,555.11 |
| Lockwood | £1,724.28 | £2,586.42 |
| Loftus | £1,758.34 | £2,637.50 |
Council Tax Support and other help
Working-age households in Redcar and Cleveland can get up to 82.5% of their bill paid through Council Tax Support. So even the lowest-income household pays at least 17.5%. On a non-parished Band A home that is £294.73 for 2026/27. Pension-age households can still get up to 100%. Claims can be backdated by up to three months, and you can claim if you are in low-paid work or self-employed, not only if you are on benefits.
Care leavers do not have to apply for a discount. They are automatically disregarded for council tax when referred by the council’s Target Leaving Care team. Under the national rules on GOV.UK, a home where everyone is disregarded gets 50% off, so a care leaver living alone gets 50% rather than the usual 25% single person discount.
Premiums on empty and second homes
- Second homes, including holiday homes on the coast, have paid an extra 100% since 1 April 2025. A non-parished Band C holiday home costs £4,491.06 a year.
- Empty and unfurnished homes pay an extra 100% after 12 months, 200% after five years and 300% after ten.
- From April 2026 the council has started contacting residents about unpaid council tax by phone, text and email. It is also reviewing single person discounts.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Redcar and Cleveland?
£2,544.48 a year in 2026/27, or £254.45 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Redcar and Cleveland?
Band A: 26,880 of 67,170 homes (40%). A Band A bill is £1,696.32 in 2026/27.
How much has Redcar and Cleveland council tax gone up?
4.9% this year, from £2,424.47 to £2,544.48 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 50%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Redcar and Cleveland?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,054.16; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £39.87; Police and crime commissioner £332.73; Fire and rescue authority £99.46; Parish/town council (average) £18.26 (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 most council tax support you can get in Redcar and Cleveland?
Up to 82.5% of the bill for working-age households, and up to 100% for pension-age households. Claims can be backdated by up to three months.
Which parish in Redcar and Cleveland has the highest council tax?
Loftus. Its Band D bill is £2,637.50 in 2026/27, compared with £2,526.22 in non-parished areas.
Do care leavers pay council tax in Redcar and Cleveland?
Care leavers are automatically disregarded when referred by the Target Leaving Care team. A care leaver living alone therefore gets 50% off instead of 25%.
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 (disregards)
- 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)
- Redcar and Cleveland Council – Council Tax amounts and premiums 2026/27
- Redcar and Cleveland Council – Council Tax support
- Redcar and Cleveland Council – Discounts and exemptions
- Redcar and Cleveland Council – Council Tax