Newcastle-under-Lyme council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £2,334.25 a year for 2026/27. That's up 4.0% on 2025/26 and £57 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 43% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,334.25 a year
- Council
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- West Midlands
- Rank
- the 76th cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 9th cheapest of 30 councils in the West Midlands - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 | £1,556.17 | £155.62 | £129.68 |
| Band B | £1,815.53 | £181.55 | £151.29 |
| Band C | £2,074.89 | £207.49 | £172.91 |
| Band D | £2,334.25 | £233.43 | £194.52 |
| Band E | £2,852.97 | £285.30 | £237.75 |
| Band F | £3,371.69 | £337.17 | £280.97 |
| Band G | £3,890.42 | £389.04 | £324.20 |
| Band H | £4,668.50 | £466.85 | £389.04 |
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 Newcastle-under-Lyme is split between 5 bodies. Newcastle-under-Lyme council's own share is £227.48.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle-under-Lyme council | £227.48 | 10% |
| Staffordshire County Council | £1,686.42 | 72% |
| Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £302.57 | 13% |
| Staffordshire PCC-FRA fire and rescue | £96.77 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £21.01 | 1% |
Homes in each band
61% of the 58,870 homes in Newcastle-under-Lyme are in band A or B, and 5% 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme
10 parish and town councils in Newcastle-under-Lyme add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,313.24; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audley Rural | £86.70 | £2,399.94 | +£0.00 |
| Betley, Balterley and Wrinehill | £36.13 | £2,349.37 | +£0.34 |
| Chapel and Hill Chorlton | £32.72 | £2,345.96 | +£0.05 |
| Keele | £52.47 | £2,365.71 | +£12.58 |
| Kidsgrove | £34.05 | £2,347.29 | +£0.00 |
| Loggerheads | £64.09 | £2,377.33 | +£2.30 |
| Madeley | £60.02 | £2,373.26 | +£1.75 |
| Maer | £27.31 | £2,340.55 | +£0.84 |
| Silverdale | £20.34 | £2,333.58 | +£0.40 |
| Whitmore | £40.69 | £2,353.93 | +£1.14 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Newcastle-under-Lyme
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. Newcastle-under-Lyme also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Discretionary section 13A relief for financial hardship (exceptional circumstances) |
Source: Newcastle-under-Lyme website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Newcastle-under-Lyme Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Newcastle-under-Lyme over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,334.25 |
| 2025/26 | £2,244.85 |
| 2024/25 | £2,143.59 |
| 2023/24 | £2,048.90 |
| 2022/23 | £1,957.74 |
| 2021/22 | £1,900.28 |
| 2020/21 | £1,815.33 |
| 2019/20 | £1,750.46 |
| 2018/19 | £1,682.24 |
| 2017/18 | £1,591.99 |
| 2016/17 | £1,528.00 |
| 2015/16 | £1,479.45 |
| 2014/15 | £1,457.82 |
| 2013/14 | £1,457.95 |
| 2012/13 | £1,459.46 |
| 2011/12 | £1,459.57 |
| 2010/11 | £1,460.12 |
| 2009/10 | £1,430.04 |
| 2008/09 | £1,391.68 |
| 2007/08 | £1,339.79 |
| 2006/07 | £1,279.60 |
| 2005/06 | £1,219.68 |
| 2004/05 | £1,164.06 |
| 2003/04 | £1,088.05 |
| 2002/03 | £946.08 |
| 2001/02 | £886.01 |
| 2000/01 | £813.92 |
| 1999/00 | £770.21 |
| 1998/99 | £711.29 |
| 1997/98 | £640.70 |
| 1996/97 | £590.06 |
| 1995/96 | £568.13 |
| 1994/95 | £569.25 |
| 1993/94 | £544.50 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire | £2,528.18 | +£193.93 | Compare |
| Cheshire East | £2,454.87 | +£120.62 | Compare |
| Stafford | £2,302.68 | −£31.57 | Compare |
| Stoke-on-Trent | £2,183.12 | −£151.13 | Compare |
| Staffordshire Moorlands | £2,338.21 | +£3.96 | 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,334.25 a year. Bands run from £1,556.17 (Band A) to £4,668.50 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band A council tax a month in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Band A is £1,556.17 a year: £155.62 a month over 10 payments or £129.68 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (43% of homes).
How much did Newcastle-under-Lyme council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,244.85 in 2025/26 to £2,334.25 in 2026/27, an increase of 4.0% (£89.40).
Does Newcastle-under-Lyme charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme?
You pay Newcastle-under-Lyme council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Staffordshire County Council, Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Staffordshire PCC-FRA 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
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