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Council tax in Gateshead, 2026/27
A Band D home in Gateshead pays £2,715.81 this year, on average, up £137.35 (5.3%) on 2025/26. Gateshead Council keeps £2,396.07 (88%); the rest goes to Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (£214.34), Tyne and Wear Fire Authority (£105.11) and parish and town councils (£0.29).
Who gets your Band D bill
Gateshead Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Gateshead Council (its own share)£2,396.07
- Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner£214.34
- Tyne and Wear Fire Authority£105.11
- Parish and town councils (on average)£0.29
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Council | £2,396.07 | 88.2% | +£113.85 | 5.0% |
| Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner | £214.34 | 7.9% | +£18.50 | 9.4% |
| Tyne and Wear Fire Authority | £105.11 | 3.9% | +£5.00 | 5.0% |
| Parish and town councils | £0.29 | 0.0% | £0.00 | 0.0% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,715.81 | 100% | +£137.35 | 5.3% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £137.35 a year. Gateshead Council’s own share rose £113.85; Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner and Tyne and Wear Fire Authority rose £23.50 between them.
Not your council?
Or pick it from the list. Bills are for Band D and two adults; other bands pay a fixed share of Band D, and someone living alone gets 25% off. From Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities and Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities, 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026.