Sunderland council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Sunderland is £2,197.14 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.0% on 2025/26 and £194 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 59% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,197.14 a year
- Council
- Sunderland
- Type
- Metropolitan district
- Region
- North East
- Rank
- the 25th cheapest of 296 councils in England
the cheapest of 12 councils in the North East - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Sunderland 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 | £1,464.76 | £146.48 | £122.06 |
| Band B | £1,708.89 | £170.89 | £142.41 |
| Band C | £1,953.01 | £195.30 | £162.75 |
| Band D | £2,197.14 | £219.71 | £183.10 |
| Band E | £2,685.39 | £268.54 | £223.78 |
| Band F | £3,173.65 | £317.37 | £264.47 |
| Band G | £3,661.90 | £366.19 | £305.16 |
| Band H | £4,394.28 | £439.43 | £366.19 |
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 Sunderland is split between 4 bodies. Sunderland council's own share is £1,876.80, including £35.92 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland council | £1,876.80 | 85% |
| Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner | £214.34 | 10% |
| Tyne & Wear fire and rescue | £105.11 | 5% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £0.89 | 0% |
Homes in each band
74% of the 135,490 homes in Sunderland 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 Sunderland
1 parish and town councils in Sunderland add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,196.25; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton | £15.35 | £2,211.60 | +£0.30 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Sunderland
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. Sunderland 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 | 25% discount for 6 months on unoccupied and substantially unfurnished properties; Care leavers moving into independent accommodation: 100% reduction |
Source: Sunderland website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Sunderland Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Sunderland over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,197.14 |
| 2025/26 | £2,092.79 |
| 2024/25 | £1,996.60 |
| 2023/24 | £1,899.13 |
| 2022/23 | £1,831.59 |
| 2021/22 | £1,773.71 |
| 2020/21 | £1,691.84 |
| 2019/20 | £1,631.12 |
| 2018/19 | £1,550.47 |
| 2017/18 | £1,471.50 |
| 2016/17 | £1,403.42 |
| 2015/16 | £1,349.56 |
| 2014/15 | £1,346.38 |
| 2013/14 | £1,346.37 |
| 2012/13 | £1,343.47 |
| 2011/12 | £1,343.46 |
| 2010/11 | £1,343.46 |
| 2009/10 | £1,326.36 |
| 2008/09 | £1,289.38 |
| 2007/08 | £1,247.13 |
| 2006/07 | £1,205.36 |
| 2005/06 | £1,153.88 |
| 2004/05 | £1,101.10 |
| 2003/04 | £1,049.23 |
| 2002/03 | £974.35 |
| 2001/02 | £911.71 |
| 2000/01 | £856.57 |
| 1999/00 | £814.90 |
| 1998/99 | £760.58 |
| 1997/98 | £704.43 |
| 1996/97 | £652.45 |
| 1995/96 | £591.75 |
| 1994/95 | £541.13 |
| 1993/94 | £600.75 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
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Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
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Questions
How much is council tax in Sunderland?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,197.14 a year. Bands run from £1,464.76 (Band A) to £4,394.28 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band A council tax a month in Sunderland?
Band A is £1,464.76 a year: £146.48 a month over 10 payments or £122.06 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (59% of homes).
How much did Sunderland council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,092.79 in 2025/26 to £2,197.14 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.0% (£104.35).
Does Sunderland charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
You pay Sunderland 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
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