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Council tax in Northumberland, 2026/27
A Band D home in Northumberland pays £2,596.94 this year, on average, up £132.31 (5.4%) on 2025/26. Northumberland Council keeps £2,279.36 (88%); the rest goes to Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (£214.34) and parish and town councils (£103.24).
Who gets your Band D bill
Northumberland Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Northumberland Council (its own share)£2,279.36
- Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner£214.34
- Parish and town councils (on average)£103.24
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Council | £2,279.36 | 87.8% | +£108.33 | 5.0% |
| Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner | £214.34 | 8.3% | +£18.50 | 9.4% |
| Parish and town councils | £103.24 | 4.0% | +£5.48 | 5.6% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,596.94 | 100% | +£132.31 | 5.4% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £132.31 a year. Northumberland Council’s own share rose £108.33; Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner rose £18.50; parish and town councils, on average, rose £5.48.
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.