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 £2,334.25 a year — about £194.52 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 22.8% 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 | £1,496.61 | £1,556.17 | +3.98% | £129.68 |
| Band B | £1,746.04 | £1,815.53 | +3.98% | £151.29 |
| Band C | £1,995.47 | £2,074.89 | +3.98% | £172.91 |
| Band D | £2,244.90 | £2,334.25 | +3.98% | £194.52 |
| Band E | £2,743.77 | £2,852.97 | +3.98% | £237.75 |
| Band F | £3,242.63 | £3,371.69 | +3.98% | £280.97 |
| Band G | £3,741.51 | £3,890.42 | +3.98% | £324.20 |
| Band H | £4,489.81 | £4,668.50 | +3.98% | £389.04 |
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. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
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: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Newcastle-under-Lyme area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
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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 £2,334.25 per year, which works out at about £194.52 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 £1,556.17, Band B £1,815.53, Band C £2,074.89, Band D £2,334.25, Band E £2,852.97, Band F £3,371.69, Band G £3,890.42, Band H £4,668.50.
How much is Band A council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,556.17 in Newcastle-under-Lyme for 2026/27 — about £129.68 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme?+
Band B costs £1,815.53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme for 2026/27 — about £151.29 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme?+
Band C costs £2,074.89 in Newcastle-under-Lyme for 2026/27 — about £172.91 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme?+
Band D costs £2,334.25 in Newcastle-under-Lyme for 2026/27 — about £194.52 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme?+
Band E costs £2,852.97 in Newcastle-under-Lyme for 2026/27 — about £237.75 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme?+
Band F costs £3,371.69 in Newcastle-under-Lyme for 2026/27 — about £280.97 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme?+
Band G costs £3,890.42 in Newcastle-under-Lyme for 2026/27 — about £324.20 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Newcastle-under-Lyme?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,668.50 in Newcastle-under-Lyme for 2026/27 — about £389.04 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Newcastle-under-Lyme for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Newcastle-under-Lyme changed by +3.98% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 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.