County guide · 2026/27
Council tax bands in Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear has 5 billing authorities, each setting its own charges. Band D ranges from Sunderland at £2,197.14 to Gateshead at £2,715.81. Every figure is verified against the council's own page. Compare any two with the comparison tool, or work out your bill with the calculator.
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,197.14 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,434.43 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,461.77 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Newcastle City Council | £2,542.19 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,715.81 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Tyne and Wear in 2026/27?+
It depends on your billing authority — Tyne and Wear has 5 councils setting their own charges. Band D ranges from £2,197.14 (Sunderland) to £2,715.81 (Gateshead) in 2026/27. Find your council in the table for its full verified band table.
Which council in Tyne and Wear has the cheapest council tax?+
Sunderland Metropolitan Borough Council, at £2,197.14 for Band D in 2026/27 — verified against the council's own published figures.
Why do council tax bands differ across Tyne and Wear?+
Each district or borough sets its own element on top of shared county, police and fire precepts, and parish precepts vary further by area. The same band can differ by hundreds of pounds between neighbouring councils in Tyne and Wear.
See also: all England councils · UK rankings · how bands work