Crap Towns / Newcastle upon Tyne / Council tax
How much is council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne?
A Band D home in the Newcastle upon Tyne council area pays £2,542 in council tax in 2026-27, 6% higher than England's average of £2,392. That's up £129 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 | £2,413 | £2,280 |
| 2026-27 | £2,542 | £2,392 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Gateshead | £2,716 |
| Northumberland | £2,597 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £2,542 |
| North Tyneside | £2,462 |
| South Tyneside | £2,434 |
| England's average | £2,392 |