North Tyneside council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in North Tyneside is £2,461.77 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.4% on 2025/26 and £70 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 49% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,461.77 a year
- Council
- North Tyneside
- Type
- Metropolitan district
- Region
- North East
- Rank
- the 127th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 3rd cheapest of 12 councils in the North East - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
North Tyneside council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12.
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,641.18 | £164.12 | £136.77 |
| Band B | £1,914.71 | £191.47 | £159.56 |
| Band C | £2,188.24 | £218.82 | £182.35 |
| Band D | £2,461.77 | £246.18 | £205.15 |
| Band E | £3,008.83 | £300.88 | £250.74 |
| Band F | £3,555.89 | £355.59 | £296.32 |
| Band G | £4,102.95 | £410.29 | £341.91 |
| Band H | £4,923.54 | £492.35 | £410.30 |
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 North Tyneside is split between 3 bodies. North Tyneside council's own share is £2,142.32, including £40.81 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| North Tyneside council | £2,142.32 | 87% |
| Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner | £214.34 | 9% |
| Tyne & Wear fire and rescue | £105.11 | 4% |
Homes in each band
65% of the 102,430 homes in North Tyneside are in band A or B, and 2% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in North Tyneside
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. North Tyneside 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 |
Source: North Tyneside website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. North Tyneside Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in North Tyneside over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,461.77 |
| 2025/26 | £2,336.45 |
| 2024/25 | £2,220.47 |
| 2023/24 | £2,112.34 |
| 2022/23 | £2,004.36 |
| 2021/22 | £1,941.46 |
| 2020/21 | £1,851.58 |
| 2019/20 | £1,784.71 |
| 2018/19 | £1,712.80 |
| 2017/18 | £1,626.12 |
| 2016/17 | £1,550.58 |
| 2015/16 | £1,490.99 |
| 2014/15 | £1,487.81 |
| 2013/14 | £1,487.81 |
| 2012/13 | £1,484.90 |
| 2011/12 | £1,484.90 |
| 2010/11 | £1,484.90 |
| 2009/10 | £1,450.10 |
| 2008/09 | £1,414.73 |
| 2007/08 | £1,366.89 |
| 2006/07 | £1,319.39 |
| 2005/06 | £1,259.56 |
| 2004/05 | £1,227.76 |
| 2003/04 | £1,170.52 |
| 2002/03 | £1,079.42 |
| 2001/02 | £1,009.75 |
| 2000/01 | £967.21 |
| 1999/00 | £904.74 |
| 1998/99 | £846.30 |
| 1997/98 | £809.00 |
| 1996/97 | £785.87 |
| 1995/96 | £743.63 |
| 1994/95 | £689.63 |
| 1993/94 | £706.50 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £2,542.19 | +£80.42 | Compare |
| Northumberland | £2,596.94 | +£135.17 | 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 North Tyneside?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,461.77 a year. Bands run from £1,641.18 (Band A) to £4,923.54 (Band H).
How much is Band A council tax a month in North Tyneside?
Band A is £1,641.18 a year: £164.12 a month over 10 payments or £136.77 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (49% of homes).
How much did North Tyneside council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,336.45 in 2025/26 to £2,461.77 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.4% (£125.32).
Does North Tyneside charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside?
You pay North Tyneside council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner and Tyne & Wear fire and rescue. 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.