England · Council tax 2026/27
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Gateshead for 2026/27 is £2,715.81 a year — about £226.32 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 26.6% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,718.92 | £1,810.54 | +5.33% | £150.88 |
| Band B | £2,005.41 | £2,112.30 | +5.33% | £176.03 |
| Band C | £2,291.89 | £2,414.05 | +5.33% | £201.17 |
| Band D | £2,578.38 | £2,715.81 | +5.33% | £226.32 |
| Band E | £3,151.35 | £3,319.32 | +5.33% | £276.61 |
| Band F | £3,724.33 | £3,922.84 | +5.33% | £326.90 |
| Band G | £4,297.30 | £4,526.35 | +5.33% | £377.20 |
| Band H | £5,156.76 | £5,431.62 | +5.33% | £452.64 |
General area (Lamesley Parish excluded). NTC + Northumbria Police + Tyne & Wear Fire.
Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
2026 to 2027 Council Tax valuation bands - Gateshead Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Gateshead area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Gateshead fees & charges
Source: Bulky waste - Gateshead Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Gateshead
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | 16 neighbourhoods (Phase 1: Bensham, The Avenues, Beacon Lough East, Birtley, Chopwell; Phase 2: Felling, Derwentwater, Swalwell, Kelvin Grove, Sunderland Road, Shipcote) | active | £850.00 |
| additional | Smaller HMOs (3-4 occupiers) in all selective phase areas | active | — |
| mandatory hmo | whole district | active | — |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: Designation of selective and additional houses in multiple occupation (HMO) licensing — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Gateshead
Official website: gateshead.gov.uk
Planning department: 0191 433 7225 (verified 2026-09-27 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 0191 433 3000
Departments
planning: 0191 433 7225
building control: 0191 433 3144
environmental health: 0191 433 3000
licensing: 0191 433 4741
housing: 0191 433 2350
adult social care: 0191 433 7033
electoral services: 0191 433 7001
council tax: Council tax contact routed through a self-service online account login; no direct phone/email published separately from the main switchboard.
waste recycling: Bins/recycling enquiries handled via an online enquiry form only; no direct phone/email published.
Planning pages: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/24533/Contacts
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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 £2,715.81 per year, which works out at about £226.32 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 £1,810.54, Band B £2,112.30, Band C £2,414.05, Band D £2,715.81, Band E £3,319.32, Band F £3,922.84, Band G £4,526.35, Band H £5,431.62.
How much is Band A council tax in Gateshead?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,810.54 in Gateshead for 2026/27 — about £150.88 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Gateshead?+
Band B costs £2,112.30 in Gateshead for 2026/27 — about £176.03 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Gateshead?+
Band C costs £2,414.05 in Gateshead for 2026/27 — about £201.17 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Gateshead?+
Band D costs £2,715.81 in Gateshead for 2026/27 — about £226.32 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Gateshead?+
Band E costs £3,319.32 in Gateshead for 2026/27 — about £276.61 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Gateshead?+
Band F costs £3,922.84 in Gateshead for 2026/27 — about £326.90 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Gateshead?+
Band G costs £4,526.35 in Gateshead for 2026/27 — about £377.20 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Gateshead?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,431.62 in Gateshead for 2026/27 — about £452.64 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Gateshead for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Gateshead changed by +5.33% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Gateshead council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
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.