England · Council tax 2026/27
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Gateshead for 2026/27 is £2,715.52 a year — about £226.29 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,810.34 | £150.86 |
| Band B | £2,112.07 | £176.01 |
| Band C | £2,413.79 | £201.15 |
| Band D | £2,715.52 | £226.29 |
| Band E | £3,318.97 | £276.58 |
| Band F | £3,922.42 | £326.87 |
| Band G | £4,525.86 | £377.16 |
| Band H | £5,431.04 | £452.59 |
General area (Lamesley Parish excluded). NTC + Northumbria Police + Tyne & Wear Fire.
Source
2026 to 2027 Council Tax valuation bands - Gateshead Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: council_police_fire.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Gateshead in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Gateshead for 2026/27 is £2,715.52 per year, which works out at about £226.29 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Gateshead for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Gateshead are: Band A £1,810.34, Band B £2,112.07, Band C £2,413.79, Band D £2,715.52, Band E £3,318.97, Band F £3,922.42, Band G £4,525.86, Band H £5,431.04.
How much is Band A council tax in Gateshead?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,810.34 in Gateshead for 2026/27, about £150.86 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Gateshead?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £5,431.04 in Gateshead for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Gateshead for 2026/27?+
Gateshead did not publish a year-on-year percentage alongside its 2026/27 figures, so we do not state one. The current verified charges are shown above.
What does the Gateshead council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council_police_fire.
Can I pay less council tax in Gateshead?+
Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.
How do I challenge my council tax band in Gateshead?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Gateshead council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("2026 to 2027 Council Tax valuation bands - Gateshead Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-10. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page: CouncilData, “Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/gateshead-metropolitan-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.