Gateshead council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Gateshead is £2,715.81 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.3% on 2025/26 and £324 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 58% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,715.81 a year
- Council
- Gateshead
- Type
- Metropolitan district
- Region
- North East
- Rank
- the 6th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the most expensive of 12 councils in the North East - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Gateshead council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12. These are averages across the council area; your parish changes the exact figure (see below).
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,810.54 | £181.05 | £150.88 |
| Band B | £2,112.30 | £211.23 | £176.03 |
| Band C | £2,414.05 | £241.41 | £201.17 |
| Band D | £2,715.81 | £271.58 | £226.32 |
| Band E | £3,319.32 | £331.93 | £276.61 |
| Band F | £3,922.84 | £392.28 | £326.90 |
| Band G | £4,526.35 | £452.64 | £377.20 |
| Band H | £5,431.62 | £543.16 | £452.64 |
Bands as published by the government (area council tax including the average parish precept). Monthly figures divide the year equally; the first payment can differ by a few pence.
Where your council tax goes
A Band D bill in Gateshead is split between 4 bodies. Gateshead council's own share is £2,396.07, including £45.64 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gateshead council | £2,396.07 | 88% |
| Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner | £214.34 | 8% |
| Tyne & Wear fire and rescue | £105.11 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £0.29 | 0% |
Homes in each band
72% of the 95,940 homes in Gateshead are in band A or B, and 1% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Council tax by parish in Gateshead
1 parish and town councils in Gateshead add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,715.52; add the parish share for your area. Other bands are the same fraction of Band D as above.
| Parish or town council | Parish share | Band D total | Change in parish share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamesley | £12.86 | £2,728.38 | +£0.00 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Gateshead
Everyone in England gets the national discounts: 25% off if you live alone, nothing to pay for all-student homes, and one band lower if your home has been adapted for a disabled person. How discounts work. Gateshead also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 2 years; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Empty and substantially unfurnished: 100% discount for up to 1 month; Council Tax discretionary reduction (s13A) |
Source: Gateshead website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Gateshead Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Gateshead over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,715.81 |
| 2025/26 | £2,578.46 |
| 2024/25 | £2,450.95 |
| 2023/24 | £2,331.96 |
| 2022/23 | £2,213.60 |
| 2021/22 | £2,144.63 |
| 2020/21 | £2,045.10 |
| 2019/20 | £1,970.80 |
| 2018/19 | £1,877.11 |
| 2017/18 | £1,782.55 |
| 2016/17 | £1,699.65 |
| 2015/16 | £1,634.42 |
| 2014/15 | £1,603.10 |
| 2013/14 | £1,603.13 |
| 2012/13 | £1,600.16 |
| 2011/12 | £1,600.17 |
| 2010/11 | £1,600.16 |
| 2009/10 | £1,570.23 |
| 2008/09 | £1,525.17 |
| 2007/08 | £1,468.26 |
| 2006/07 | £1,419.03 |
| 2005/06 | £1,362.39 |
| 2004/05 | £1,299.69 |
| 2003/04 | £1,237.61 |
| 2002/03 | £1,127.77 |
| 2001/02 | £1,059.85 |
| 2000/01 | £1,009.63 |
| 1999/00 | £961.50 |
| 1998/99 | £912.03 |
| 1997/98 | £862.52 |
| 1996/97 | £781.43 |
| 1995/96 | £718.88 |
| 1994/95 | £660.38 |
| 1993/94 | £696.38 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | £2,622.15 | −£93.66 | Compare |
| Northumberland | £2,596.94 | −£118.87 | Compare |
| Sunderland | £2,197.14 | −£518.67 | Compare |
| South Tyneside | £2,434.43 | −£281.38 | Compare |
Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
This site is independent. To pay, see your exact bill, tell the council you've moved or apply for a discount, use the council's own site.
Questions
How much is council tax in Gateshead?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,715.81 a year. Bands run from £1,810.54 (Band A) to £5,431.62 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band A council tax a month in Gateshead?
Band A is £1,810.54 a year: £181.05 a month over 10 payments or £150.88 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (58% of homes).
How much did Gateshead council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,578.46 in 2025/26 to £2,715.81 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.3% (£137.35).
Does Gateshead charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Gateshead charges a 100% premium on second homes in 2026/27, so the owner pays 200% of the normal charge.
Who do I pay council tax to in Gateshead?
You pay Gateshead council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Tyne & Wear fire and rescue and Parish or town council. Use the council's own website to pay, check your bill or apply for discounts.
Sources
- Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, published 25 March 2026, checked 27 October 2026
- Council Tax: stock of properties, 2026 - CTSOP1.1: number of properties by Council Tax band, local authority and LSOA/MSOA at 31 March 2026 (geography = LAUA rows), Valuation Office Agency, checked 27 October 2026
- Council website (premiums and discounts), checked 27 October 2026
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we compile these figures.