Crap Towns / Hartlepool / Council tax
How much is council tax in Hartlepool?
A Band D home in the Hartlepool council area pays £2,560 in council tax in 2026-27, 7% higher than England's average of £2,392. That's up £61 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 | £2,499 | £2,280 |
| 2026-27 | £2,560 | £2,392 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| County Durham | £2,622 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | £2,590 |
| Hartlepool | £2,560 |
| Middlesbrough | £2,549 |
| Redcar and Cleveland | £2,544 |
| England's average | £2,392 |