Band G council tax in North East
All 12 billing authorities in North East ranked by their Band G annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band G = 15/9 of Band D; England average Band G: £3,985.87/year.
Which councils in North East have the cheapest Band G council tax?
In North East for 2026-27, Band G council tax ranges from £3,661.90/year (Sunderland) to £4,526.35/year (Gateshead) across 12 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band G is £3,985.87 (15/9 of Band D).
- North East average Band G
- £4,209.43
- Cheapest in North East
- £3,661.90
- Sunderland
- Most expensive in North East
- £4,526.35
- Gateshead
| Rank | Council | Band G (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland | £3,661.90 | £2,197.14 | +8.1% |
| 2 | South Tyneside | £4,057.38 | £2,434.43 | -1.8% |
| 3 | North Tyneside | £4,102.95 | £2,461.77 | -2.9% |
| 4 | Darlington UA | £4,156.38 | £2,493.83 | -4.3% |
| 5 | Newcastle upon Tyne | £4,236.98 | £2,542.19 | -6.3% |
| 6 | Redcar & Cleveland UA | £4,240.80 | £2,544.48 | -6.4% |
| 7 | Middlesbrough UA | £4,248.60 | £2,549.16 | -6.6% |
| 8 | Hartlepool UA | £4,267.00 | £2,560.20 | -7.1% |
| 9 | Stockton-on-Tees UA | £4,316.38 | £2,589.83 | -8.3% |
| 10 | Northumberland UA | £4,328.23 | £2,596.94 | -8.6% |
| 11 | Durham UA | £4,370.25 | £2,622.15 | -9.6% |
| 12 | Gateshead | £4,526.35 | £2,715.81 | -13.6% |
Band G comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£3,577.93
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£3,934.55
- 3West Midlands30 councils£4,009.68
- 4East of England45 councils£4,014.18
- 5East Midlands35 councils£4,030.33
- 6North West35 councils£4,147.08
- 7South East64 councils£4,151.50
- 8South West27 councils£4,158.93
- 9North East← current12 councils£4,248.60
Regional figures show the median Band G charge across councils in that region.
Other bands in North East
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Sunderland — Band G council tax
£3,661.90
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +8.1 — 8.1% cheaper than England average
England average Band G: £3,985.87 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Sunderland already has the lowest Band G in North East.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band G council tax in North East?
- Across the 12 billing authorities in North East, Band G charges range from £3,661.90 (Sunderland) to £4,526.35 (Gateshead) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £3,985.87.
- Which council in North East has the cheapest Band G?
- Sunderland has the lowest Band G council tax in North East: £3,661.90 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 8.1% below the England average.
- Which council in North East has the most expensive Band G?
- Gateshead has the highest Band G council tax in North East: £4,526.35 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).