Crap Towns / County Durham / Council tax
How much is council tax in County Durham?
A Band D home in the County Durham council area pays £2,622 in council tax in 2026-27, 10% higher than England's average of £2,392. That's up £71 on 2025-26. That's the whole bill, with the police, fire and average parish shares in it.
| Year | Band D bill | England's average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £2,551 | £2,280 |
| 2026-27 | £2,622 | £2,392 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Gateshead | £2,716 |
| County Durham | £2,622 |
| Northumberland | £2,597 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | £2,590 |
| Hartlepool | £2,560 |
| North Yorkshire | £2,544 |
| Darlington | £2,494 |
| Sunderland | £2,197 |
| England's average | £2,392 |