What percentage of my bill goes to Newcastle upon Tyne?

In 2025-26, all of your council tax (£2,413.00) goes to Newcastle upon Tyne.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 40% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

In 2026-27, this council charges £114.33 more than the average metropolitan district.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your Band D bill went up by £129.00 (5.3%) from 2025-26 to 2026-27.

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Newcastle upon Tyne Council

Newcastle upon Tyne Council is a metropolitan district serving 320,605 residents. In 2026-27, Band D council tax is £2,542.00 — 5.3% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £590.4 million. Here's where your council tax goes: education takes the biggest share at £238.3 million (40%), followed by adult social care at £179.5 million (30%) and children's services at £70.8 million (12%).