Council Tax Bands in North East
Updated: March 2026
12 council areas covered in North East with an average Band D rate of £2,061/year. Find your area below and check your council tax band for free.
£2,061
Average Band D Rate
1,245,000
Residential Properties
~155,625
Estimated Misbanded
Council Tax in North East at a Glance
Council Tax Rates Across North East
All 12 council areas in North East, ranked by Band D rate from cheapest to most expensive:
| Rank | Council Area | Band D Rate | Properties | Est. Misbanded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gateshead | £2,050 | 95,000 | ~11,875 |
| 2 | North Tyneside | £2,050 | 95,000 | ~11,875 |
| 3 | South Tyneside | £2,050 | 95,000 | ~11,875 |
| 4 | Sunderland | £2,050 | 115,000 | ~14,375 |
| 5 | County Durham | £2,050 | 245,000 | ~30,625 |
| 6 | Darlington | £2,050 | 65,000 | ~8,125 |
| 7 | Hartlepool | £2,050 | 65,000 | ~8,125 |
| 8 | Middlesbrough | £2,050 | 65,000 | ~8,125 |
| 9 | Northumberland | £2,050 | 145,000 | ~18,125 |
| 10 | Redcar and Cleveland | £2,050 | 65,000 | ~8,125 |
| 11 | Stockton-on-Tees | £2,050 | 65,000 | ~8,125 |
| 12 | Newcastle upon Tyne | £2,180 | 130,000 | ~16,250 |
Band Distribution Across North East
How the 1,245,000 residential properties across North East's 12 council areas are distributed across council tax bands:
What It Means For North East Residents
Across North East's 12 council areas, there are 1,245,000 residential properties. At an average Band D rate of £2,061, approximately 155,625 properties may be in the wrong band. The cheapest council tax in North East is in Gateshead at £2,050/year, while the most expensive is Newcastle upon Tyne at £2,180/year — a difference of £130/year for the same band.
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All Council Areas in North East
Gateshead
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Newcastle upon Tyne
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North Tyneside
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South Tyneside
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Sunderland
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County Durham
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Darlington
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Hartlepool
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Middlesbrough
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Northumberland
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Redcar and Cleveland
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Stockton-on-Tees
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