Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council council tax 2026/27

Verified 2026-06-11+4.9% vs 2025/26Data confidence 85/100 (A)

Band D council tax in Stockton-on-Tees for 2026/27 is £2,589.83 a year — about £215.82 a month over 12 instalments.

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2021/222022/232023/242024/252025/262026/27

Up 24.7% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).

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Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.

All bands, 2026/27

Band2025/262026/27ChangeMonthly (÷12)
Band A£1,645.90£1,726.55+4.9%£143.88
Band B£1,920.22£2,014.31+4.9%£167.86
Band C£2,194.54£2,302.07+4.9%£191.84
Band D£2,468.86£2,589.83+4.9%£215.82
Band E£3,017.49£3,165.35+4.9%£263.78
Band F£3,566.13£3,740.87+4.9%£311.74
Band G£4,114.76£4,316.38+4.9%£359.70
Band H£4,937.71£5,179.66+4.9%£431.64

Parished and unparished areas. Non-parish Band D 2572.10; parish range to 2632.12 (Wolviston). Police Cleveland PCC 332.73, Fire Cleveland 99.46. TVCA embedded in council element.

From Appendix D(3) of 2026/27 budget documents dated 3 March 2026. Borough element Band D 2139.91. Full 18-parish schedule. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.

Council Tax Total Demand 2026/27 (Appendix D3) | Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..

Stockton-on-Tees area profile

Population
207,158
Average house price
£170,029.00
Council tax as % of home value
1.52%

Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).

Contacting Stockton-on-Tees

Official website: stockton.gov.uk

planning: 01642 526022

council tax: 01642 397108

housing: 01642 528389

environmental health: 01642 526575

benefits: 01642 393829

parking: 01642 528499

adult social care: 01642 527764

children services: 01642 527764

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Frequently asked

How much is council tax in Stockton-on-Tees in 2026/27?+

Band D council tax in Stockton-on-Tees for 2026/27 is £2,589.83 per year, which works out at about £215.82 per month over 12 instalments.

What are all the council tax bands in Stockton-on-Tees for 2026/27?+

The full 2026/27 charges in Stockton-on-Tees are: Band A £1,726.55, Band B £2,014.31, Band C £2,302.07, Band D £2,589.83, Band E £3,165.35, Band F £3,740.87, Band G £4,316.38, Band H £5,179.66.

How much is Band A council tax in Stockton-on-Tees?+

Band A — the lowest band costs £1,726.55 in Stockton-on-Tees for 2026/27 — about £143.88 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band B council tax in Stockton-on-Tees?+

Band B costs £2,014.31 in Stockton-on-Tees for 2026/27 — about £167.86 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band C council tax in Stockton-on-Tees?+

Band C costs £2,302.07 in Stockton-on-Tees for 2026/27 — about £191.84 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band D council tax in Stockton-on-Tees?+

Band D costs £2,589.83 in Stockton-on-Tees for 2026/27 — about £215.82 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band E council tax in Stockton-on-Tees?+

Band E costs £3,165.35 in Stockton-on-Tees for 2026/27 — about £263.78 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band F council tax in Stockton-on-Tees?+

Band F costs £3,740.87 in Stockton-on-Tees for 2026/27 — about £311.74 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band G council tax in Stockton-on-Tees?+

Band G costs £4,316.38 in Stockton-on-Tees for 2026/27 — about £359.70 per month over 12 instalments.

How much is Band H council tax in Stockton-on-Tees?+

Band H — the highest band costs £5,179.66 in Stockton-on-Tees for 2026/27 — about £431.64 per month over 12 instalments.

Did council tax go up in Stockton-on-Tees for 2026/27?+

Yes — the headline charge in Stockton-on-Tees changed by +4.9% compared with 2025/26.

What does the Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees?+

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 Stockton-on-Tees?+

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 Stockton-on-Tees council tax data come from?+

Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax Total Demand 2026/27 (Appendix D3) | Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-11. 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, “Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/stockton-on-tees-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.