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How much is Council Tax Band D in Sunderland?
Sunderland City Council Band D Council Tax for 2026/27 is approximately £2,270, including Northumbria Police and Tyne and Wear Fire precepts. Sunderland is a metropolitan borough with no separate county-level charge.
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Sunderland City Council's Band D Council Tax for 2026/27 is roughly £1,905 for council services plus Northumbria Police (~£275) and Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue (~£90) precepts -- total around £2,270. As a metropolitan borough, Sunderland is unitary in practice, with no separate county-level charge, similar to neighbouring Newcastle and Gateshead which share the same Northumbria Police and Tyne and Wear Fire precepts. Band multipliers apply the same way everywhere: A x0.667, B x0.778, C x0.889, D reference, E x1.222, F x1.444, G x1.667, H x2.000. Discounts: 25% single occupier discount, 100% exemption for full-time students, and Council Tax Reduction for low-income households via the local authority.
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This answer is informational only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Figures are for the 2025/26 UK tax year. See our methodology and sources.