England · Council tax 2026/27
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme for 2026/27 is £2,313.24 a year — about £192.77 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,542.15 | £128.51 |
| Band B | £1,799.18 | £149.93 |
| Band C | £2,056.21 | £171.35 |
| Band D | £2,313.24 | £192.77 |
| Band E | £2,827.29 | £235.61 |
| Band F | £3,341.34 | £278.45 |
| Band G | £3,855.39 | £321.28 |
| Band H | £4,626.48 | £385.54 |
Figures are for Other (unparished) area. Borough element = £2,313.24 minus shared precepts £2,085.76 = £227.48 Band D. Note: Betley, Balterley and Wrinehill row in source table appears to contain a data-entry error — Band E shown as 287.45 (probable missing leading 2,); reported as published, not corrected.
ASC precept included within Staffordshire County Council element of £1,686.42 Band D; not shown separately on charge table
Band D total and all bands A–H for Other (unparished) area read directly from Newcastle-under-Lyme BC council tax bands page. Prior year Other Band D £2,224.09 also read from same page (2025/26 column). pct_change = (2313.24−2224.09)/2224.09 = 4.01%. Apparent typo in Betley, Balterley and Wrinehill Band E (287.45) noted and flagged; other rows appear consistent.
Source
Council tax bands 2026/27 – Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-16. Figure includes: Staffordshire County Council precept (inc. ASC) + Staffordshire Commissioner Police precept + Staffordshire Commissioner Fire and Rescue precept + Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council element + No parish precept (Other/unparished area).
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme for 2026/27 is £2,313.24 per year, which works out at about £192.77 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Newcastle-under-Lyme for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Newcastle-under-Lyme are: Band A £1,542.15, Band B £1,799.18, Band C £2,056.21, Band D £2,313.24, Band E £2,827.29, Band F £3,341.34, Band G £3,855.39, Band H £4,626.48.
How much is Band A council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,542.15 in Newcastle-under-Lyme for 2026/27, about £128.51 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,626.48 in Newcastle-under-Lyme for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Newcastle-under-Lyme for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Newcastle-under-Lyme changed by +4.01% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Newcastle-under-Lyme council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Staffordshire County Council precept (inc. ASC) + Staffordshire Commissioner Police precept + Staffordshire Commissioner Fire and Rescue precept + Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council element + No parish precept (Other/unparished area).
Can I pay less council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme?+
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 Newcastle-under-Lyme?+
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 Newcastle-under-Lyme council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council tax bands 2026/27 – Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-16. 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, “Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/newcastle-under-lyme-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.