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Council tax in South Tyneside, 2026/27
A Band D home in South Tyneside pays £2,434.43 this year, on average, up £123.25 (5.3%) on 2025/26. South Tyneside Council keeps £2,114.98 (87%); the rest goes to Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (£214.34) and Tyne and Wear Fire Authority (£105.11).
Who gets your Band D bill
South Tyneside Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- South Tyneside Council (its own share)£2,114.98
- Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner£214.34
- Tyne and Wear Fire Authority£105.11
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Tyneside Council | £2,114.98 | 86.9% | +£99.75 | 4.9% |
| Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner | £214.34 | 8.8% | +£18.50 | 9.4% |
| Tyne and Wear Fire Authority | £105.11 | 4.3% | +£5.00 | 5.0% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,434.43 | 100% | +£123.25 | 5.3% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £123.25 a year. South Tyneside Council’s own share rose £99.75; 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.