Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council council tax 2026/27

Verified 2026-06-16+4.01% vs 2025/26Data confidence 85/100 (A)

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

BandAnnual chargeMonthly (÷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.

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).

Contacting Newcastle-under-Lyme

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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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