Band D council tax in North East
All 12 billing authorities in North East ranked by their Band D annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band D = 9/9 of Band D; England average Band D: £2,391.52/year.
Which councils in North East have the cheapest Band D council tax?
In North East for 2026-27, Band D council tax ranges from £2,197.14/year (Sunderland) to £2,715.81/year (Gateshead) across 12 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band D is £2,391.52 (9/9 of Band D).
- North East average Band D
- £2,525.66
- Cheapest in North East
- £2,197.14
- Sunderland
- Most expensive in North East
- £2,715.81
- Gateshead
| Rank | Council | Band D (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland | £2,197.14 | £2,197.14 | +8.1% |
| 2 | South Tyneside | £2,434.43 | £2,434.43 | -1.8% |
| 3 | North Tyneside | £2,461.77 | £2,461.77 | -2.9% |
| 4 | Darlington UA | £2,493.83 | £2,493.83 | -4.3% |
| 5 | Newcastle upon Tyne | £2,542.19 | £2,542.19 | -6.3% |
| 6 | Redcar & Cleveland UA | £2,544.48 | £2,544.48 | -6.4% |
| 7 | Middlesbrough UA | £2,549.16 | £2,549.16 | -6.6% |
| 8 | Hartlepool UA | £2,560.20 | £2,560.20 | -7.1% |
| 9 | Stockton-on-Tees UA | £2,589.83 | £2,589.83 | -8.3% |
| 10 | Northumberland UA | £2,596.94 | £2,596.94 | -8.6% |
| 11 | Durham UA | £2,622.15 | £2,622.15 | -9.6% |
| 12 | Gateshead | £2,715.81 | £2,715.81 | -13.6% |
Band D comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£2,146.76
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£2,360.73
- 3West Midlands30 councils£2,405.81
- 4East of England45 councils£2,408.51
- 5East Midlands35 councils£2,418.20
- 6North West35 councils£2,488.25
- 7South East64 councils£2,490.90
- 8South West27 councils£2,495.36
- 9North East← current12 councils£2,549.16
Regional figures show the median Band D charge across councils in that region.
Other bands in North East
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Sunderland — Band D council tax
£2,197.14
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +8.1 — 8.1% cheaper than England average
England average Band D: £2,391.52 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Sunderland already has the lowest Band D in North East.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band D council tax in North East?
- Across the 12 billing authorities in North East, Band D charges range from £2,197.14 (Sunderland) to £2,715.81 (Gateshead) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £2,391.52.
- Which council in North East has the cheapest Band D?
- Sunderland has the lowest Band D council tax in North East: £2,197.14 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 8.1% below the England average.
- Which council in North East has the most expensive Band D?
- Gateshead has the highest Band D council tax in North East: £2,715.81 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).