England · Council tax 2026/27
Newcastle City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026/27 is £2,540.66 a year — about £211.72 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,693.77 | £141.15 |
| Band B | £1,976.07 | £164.67 |
| Band C | £2,258.36 | £188.20 |
| Band D | £2,540.66 | £211.72 |
| Band E | £3,105.25 | £258.77 |
| Band F | £3,669.84 | £305.82 |
| Band G | £4,234.43 | £352.87 |
| Band H | £5,081.32 | £423.44 |
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.
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: City + ASC + Northumbria Police (214.34) + Tyne & Wear Fire (105.11); excl parishes.
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Official website: new.newcastle.gov.uk
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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 £2,540.66 per year, which works out at about £211.72 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 £1,693.77, Band B £1,976.07, Band C £2,258.36, Band D £2,540.66, Band E £3,105.25, Band F £3,669.84, Band G £4,234.43, Band H £5,081.32.
How much is Band A council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,693.77 in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026/27, about £141.15 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Newcastle upon Tyne?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £5,081.32 in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Newcastle upon Tyne changed by +4.99% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Newcastle upon Tyne council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: City + ASC + Northumbria Police (214.34) + Tyne & Wear Fire (105.11); excl parishes.
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.