England · Council tax 2026/27
Newcastle City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026/27 is £2,542.19 a year — about £211.85 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.6% 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 | £1,608.72 | £1,694.79 | +5.35% | £141.23 |
| Band B | £1,876.85 | £1,977.26 | +5.35% | £164.77 |
| Band C | £2,144.96 | £2,259.72 | +5.35% | £188.31 |
| Band D | £2,413.09 | £2,542.19 | +5.35% | £211.85 |
| Band E | £2,949.33 | £3,107.12 | +5.35% | £258.93 |
| Band F | £3,485.57 | £3,672.05 | +5.35% | £306.00 |
| Band G | £4,021.81 | £4,236.98 | +5.35% | £353.08 |
| Band H | £4,826.18 | £5,084.38 | +5.35% | £423.70 |
Excludes parish precepts; 6 parished areas add 6.65-39.58 at Band D
ASC separate line in booklet (Band D 376.58); combined council+ASC rise 4.99%
Council web pages stale at 2024/25; figures from official 2026/27 booklet PDF. WARNING: aggregators quote 1844.63 as Band D - that is city element only. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Your guide to Council Tax 2026/2027 - Newcastle City Council booklet
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)..
Newcastle upon Tyne area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Newcastle upon Tyne fees & charges
Source: Register for garden waste (also bulky collection costs and resident parking permits) — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Newcastle upon Tyne
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | Cowgate, West End Terraces, Benwell (Howdene Road etc), Lemington, Denton Court, Columbia Grange and other designated areas | active | £1,000.00 |
| selective | Byker Old Town and Greater High Cross | approved not started | £1,000.00 |
| additional | Additional HMO licensing scheme (smaller HMOs) | active | £1,100.00 |
| mandatory hmo | Whole district | active | £1,100.00 |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: Selective Licensing; Fees and Charges June 2025 PDF — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Newcastle upon Tyne
Official website: new.newcastle.gov.uk
Switchboard: 0191 278 7878
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026/27 is £2,542.19 per year, which works out at about £211.85 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Newcastle upon Tyne are: Band A £1,694.79, Band B £1,977.26, Band C £2,259.72, Band D £2,542.19, Band E £3,107.12, Band F £3,672.05, Band G £4,236.98, Band H £5,084.38.
How much is Band A council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,694.79 in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026/27 — about £141.23 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne?+
Band B costs £1,977.26 in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026/27 — about £164.77 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne?+
Band C costs £2,259.72 in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026/27 — about £188.31 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne?+
Band D costs £2,542.19 in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026/27 — about £211.85 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne?+
Band E costs £3,107.12 in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026/27 — about £258.93 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne?+
Band F costs £3,672.05 in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026/27 — about £306.00 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne?+
Band G costs £4,236.98 in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026/27 — about £353.08 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,084.38 in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026/27 — about £423.70 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Newcastle upon Tyne changed by +5.35% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Newcastle upon Tyne 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 upon Tyne?+
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 upon Tyne?+
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 upon Tyne council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Your guide to Council Tax 2026/2027 - Newcastle City Council booklet"), 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, “Newcastle City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/newcastle/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.