Council tax in Darlington, 2026-27
A Band D home in Darlington pays £2,493.83 this year, the 99th highest Band D of the 296 billing authorities in England, where the median is £2,441.46. Over the usual ten instalments from April that is £249.38 a month; over twelve, £207.82.
Every band in Darlington
| Band | Bill for 2026-27 | A month, ten instalments | Ratio to Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,662.55 | £166.25 | 0.67 |
| Band B | £1,939.65 | £193.97 | 0.78 |
| Band C | £2,216.74 | £221.67 | 0.89 |
| Band D | £2,493.83 | £249.38 | 1.00 |
| Band E | £3,048.01 | £304.80 | 1.22 |
| Band F | £3,602.20 | £360.22 | 1.44 |
| Band G | £4,156.38 | £415.64 | 1.67 |
| Band H | £4,987.66 | £498.77 | 2.00 |
Band D is the authority's published average area charge; other bands use the statutory ratios in the Local Government Finance Act 1992, so a parish precept can move an actual bill a little either way. Source: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D area average, all precepts included), 2026-27. The band itself belongs to the property, set by the Valuation Office Agency; the highest Band D in England this year is Dorset, the lowest Wandsworth.
Six years of Band D, and the council's finances
Band D was £1,987.00 in 2021-22 and is £2,493.83 now, a rise of 25.5% over 5 years. The latest rise, 5.1% for 2026-27, compares with an England median of 4.8%.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,987 | +5.0% |
| 2022-23 | £2,048 | +3.1% |
| 2023-24 | £2,153 | +5.1% |
| 2024-25 | £2,259 | +4.9% |
| 2025-26 | £2,372 | +5.0% |
| 2026-27 | £2,494 | +5.1% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Darlington UA, as at 2026-09-07.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: live council tax tables (Band D area averages by year) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils. Rises are year on year on the Band D area average.
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Common questions
How much is council tax in Darlington for 2026-27?
A Band D home pays £2,493.83 for 2026-27, the 99th highest Band D of the 296 billing authorities in England, where the median is £2,441.46. Band A is £1,662.55 and Band H is £4,987.66. Source: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D area average, all precepts included).
How much is council tax in Darlington per month?
Council tax is normally paid in ten monthly instalments from April, so a Band D bill of £2,493.83 is £249.38 a month; a household that asks for twelve instalments pays £207.82 a month. The bill includes every precept: the county or unitary council, police, fire and any parish or town council.
How much has council tax in Darlington gone up?
Band D was £1,987.00 in 2021-22 and £2,493.83 in 2026-27, a rise of 25.5% over 5 years. In the latest year it rose 5.1% against an England median rise of 4.8%. Source: MHCLG live council tax tables.
Has Darlington council had financial trouble?
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Darlington, as at 2026-09-07. Source: the Exceptional Financial Support lists published by MHCLG each year, and notices published by councils.
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