Band A council tax in North East
All 12 billing authorities in North East ranked by their Band A annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band A = 6/9 of Band D; England average Band A: £1,594.35/year.
Which councils in North East have the cheapest Band A council tax?
In North East for 2026-27, Band A council tax ranges from £1,464.76/year (Sunderland) to £1,810.54/year (Gateshead) across 12 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band A is £1,594.35 (6/9 of Band D).
- North East average Band A
- £1,683.77
- Cheapest in North East
- £1,464.76
- Sunderland
- Most expensive in North East
- £1,810.54
- Gateshead
| Rank | Council | Band A (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland | £1,464.76 | £2,197.14 | +8.1% |
| 2 | South Tyneside | £1,622.95 | £2,434.43 | -1.8% |
| 3 | North Tyneside | £1,641.18 | £2,461.77 | -2.9% |
| 4 | Darlington UA | £1,662.55 | £2,493.83 | -4.3% |
| 5 | Newcastle upon Tyne | £1,694.79 | £2,542.19 | -6.3% |
| 6 | Redcar & Cleveland UA | £1,696.32 | £2,544.48 | -6.4% |
| 7 | Middlesbrough UA | £1,699.44 | £2,549.16 | -6.6% |
| 8 | Hartlepool UA | £1,706.80 | £2,560.20 | -7.1% |
| 9 | Stockton-on-Tees UA | £1,726.55 | £2,589.83 | -8.3% |
| 10 | Northumberland UA | £1,731.29 | £2,596.94 | -8.6% |
| 11 | Durham UA | £1,748.10 | £2,622.15 | -9.6% |
| 12 | Gateshead | £1,810.54 | £2,715.81 | -13.6% |
Band A comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£1,431.17
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£1,573.82
- 3West Midlands30 councils£1,603.87
- 4East of England45 councils£1,605.67
- 5East Midlands35 councils£1,612.13
- 6North West35 councils£1,658.83
- 7South East64 councils£1,660.60
- 8South West27 councils£1,663.57
- 9North East← current12 councils£1,699.44
Regional figures show the median Band A charge across councils in that region.
Other bands in North East
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Sunderland — Band A council tax
£1,464.76
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +8.1 — 8.1% cheaper than England average
England average Band A: £1,594.35 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Sunderland already has the lowest Band A in North East.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band A council tax in North East?
- Across the 12 billing authorities in North East, Band A charges range from £1,464.76 (Sunderland) to £1,810.54 (Gateshead) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £1,594.35.
- Which council in North East has the cheapest Band A?
- Sunderland has the lowest Band A council tax in North East: £1,464.76 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 8.1% below the England average.
- Which council in North East has the most expensive Band A?
- Gateshead has the highest Band A council tax in North East: £1,810.54 for 2026-27 (MHCLG).
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Contains public sector information published by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027 (MHCLG) (2026-27, published May 2026).