Band B council tax in North East
All 12 billing authorities in North East ranked by their Band B annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band B = 7/9 of Band D; England average Band B: £1,860.07/year.
Which councils in North East have the cheapest Band B council tax?
In North East for 2026-27, Band B council tax ranges from £1,708.89/year (Sunderland) to £2,112.30/year (Gateshead) across 12 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band B is £1,860.07 (7/9 of Band D).
- North East average Band B
- £1,964.40
- Cheapest in North East
- £1,708.89
- Sunderland
- Most expensive in North East
- £2,112.30
- Gateshead
| Rank | Council | Band B (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland | £1,708.89 | £2,197.14 | +8.1% |
| 2 | South Tyneside | £1,893.45 | £2,434.43 | -1.8% |
| 3 | North Tyneside | £1,914.71 | £2,461.77 | -2.9% |
| 4 | Darlington UA | £1,939.65 | £2,493.83 | -4.3% |
| 5 | Newcastle upon Tyne | £1,977.26 | £2,542.19 | -6.3% |
| 6 | Redcar & Cleveland UA | £1,979.04 | £2,544.48 | -6.4% |
| 7 | Middlesbrough UA | £1,982.68 | £2,549.16 | -6.6% |
| 8 | Hartlepool UA | £1,991.27 | £2,560.20 | -7.1% |
| 9 | Stockton-on-Tees UA | £2,014.31 | £2,589.83 | -8.3% |
| 10 | Northumberland UA | £2,019.84 | £2,596.94 | -8.6% |
| 11 | Durham UA | £2,039.45 | £2,622.15 | -9.6% |
| 12 | Gateshead | £2,112.30 | £2,715.81 | -13.6% |
Band B comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£1,669.70
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£1,836.12
- 3West Midlands30 councils£1,871.19
- 4East of England45 councils£1,873.29
- 5East Midlands35 councils£1,880.82
- 6North West35 councils£1,935.31
- 7South East64 councils£1,937.37
- 8South West27 councils£1,940.84
- 9North East← current12 councils£1,982.68
Regional figures show the median Band B charge across councils in that region.
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Sunderland — Band B council tax
£1,708.89
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +8.1 — 8.1% cheaper than England average
England average Band B: £1,860.07 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Sunderland already has the lowest Band B in North East.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band B council tax in North East?
- Across the 12 billing authorities in North East, Band B charges range from £1,708.89 (Sunderland) to £2,112.30 (Gateshead) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £1,860.07.
- Which council in North East has the cheapest Band B?
- Sunderland has the lowest Band B council tax in North East: £1,708.89 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 8.1% below the England average.
- Which council in North East has the most expensive Band B?
- Gateshead has the highest Band B council tax in North East: £2,112.30 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).