Band H council tax in North East
All 12 billing authorities in North East ranked by their Band H annual charge for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Band H = 18/9 of Band D; England average Band H: £4,783.04/year.
Which councils in North East have the cheapest Band H council tax?
In North East for 2026-27, Band H council tax ranges from £4,394.28/year (Sunderland) to £5,431.62/year (Gateshead) across 12 billing authorities, per MHCLG official statistics. The England average Band H is £4,783.04 (18/9 of Band D).
- North East average Band H
- £5,051.32
- Cheapest in North East
- £4,394.28
- Sunderland
- Most expensive in North East
- £5,431.62
- Gateshead
| Rank | Council | Band H (£/yr) | Band D (£/yr) | vs England avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland | £4,394.28 | £2,197.14 | +8.1% |
| 2 | South Tyneside | £4,868.86 | £2,434.43 | -1.8% |
| 3 | North Tyneside | £4,923.54 | £2,461.77 | -2.9% |
| 4 | Darlington UA | £4,987.66 | £2,493.83 | -4.3% |
| 5 | Newcastle upon Tyne | £5,084.38 | £2,542.19 | -6.3% |
| 6 | Redcar & Cleveland UA | £5,088.96 | £2,544.48 | -6.4% |
| 7 | Middlesbrough UA | £5,098.32 | £2,549.16 | -6.6% |
| 8 | Hartlepool UA | £5,120.40 | £2,560.20 | -7.1% |
| 9 | Stockton-on-Tees UA | £5,179.66 | £2,589.83 | -8.3% |
| 10 | Northumberland UA | £5,193.88 | £2,596.94 | -8.6% |
| 11 | Durham UA | £5,244.30 | £2,622.15 | -9.6% |
| 12 | Gateshead | £5,431.62 | £2,715.81 | -13.6% |
Band H comparison across all regions
- 1London33 councils£4,293.52
- 2Yorkshire and The Humber15 councils£4,721.46
- 3West Midlands30 councils£4,811.62
- 4East of England45 councils£4,817.02
- 5East Midlands35 councils£4,836.40
- 6North West35 councils£4,976.50
- 7South East64 councils£4,981.80
- 8South West27 councils£4,990.72
- 9North East← current12 councils£5,098.32
Regional figures show the median Band H charge across councils in that region.
Other bands in North East
Your Band H charge in North East
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Sunderland — Band H council tax
£4,394.28
per year (2026-27, MHCLG)
Gera Council Tax Band Index: +8.1 — 8.1% cheaper than England average
England average Band H: £4,783.04 · Index = (England − area) / England × 100
Sunderland already has the lowest Band H in North East.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Band H council tax in North East?
- Across the 12 billing authorities in North East, Band H charges range from £4,394.28 (Sunderland) to £5,431.62 (Gateshead) for 2026-27, compared with the England average of £4,783.04.
- Which council in North East has the cheapest Band H?
- Sunderland has the lowest Band H council tax in North East: £4,394.28 for 2026-27 (MHCLG). That is 8.1% below the England average.
- Which council in North East has the most expensive Band H?
- Gateshead has the highest Band H council tax in North East: £5,431.62 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).