Cost to run a home in North East
11 local authorities · water: Northumbrian Water
How much does it cost to run a home in North East?
As of June 2026, the average cost to run a home across the 11 included North East local authorities is £4,890 a year (energy + water + council tax), versus a £4,897 national average. The cheapest is Sunderland at £4,565/yr. Water in this region: Northumbrian Water. Sources: Ofgem, Water UK/Ofwat, MHCLG.
| Area | Water company | Council tax (D) | Water /yr | Total /yr | GCLHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | Northumbrian Water | £2,197 | £506 | £4,565 | 93 |
| South Tyneside | Northumbrian Water | £2,434 | £506 | £4,802 | 98 |
| North Tyneside | Northumbrian Water | £2,462 | £506 | £4,830 | 99 |
| Darlington | Northumbrian Water | £2,494 | £506 | £4,862 | 99 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | Northumbrian Water | £2,542 | £506 | £4,910 | 100 |
| Redcar & Cleveland | Northumbrian Water | £2,544 | £506 | £4,912 | 100 |
| Middlesbrough | Northumbrian Water | £2,549 | £506 | £4,917 | 100 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | Northumbrian Water | £2,590 | £506 | £4,958 | 101 |
| Northumberland | Northumbrian Water | £2,597 | £506 | £4,965 | 101 |
| Durham | Northumbrian Water | £2,622 | £506 | £4,990 | 102 |
| Gateshead | Northumbrian Water | £2,716 | £506 | £5,084 | 104 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average cost to run a home in North East?
- Across the 11 included North East authorities, the average total to run a home is £4,890 a year (energy + water + council tax), compared with the £4,897 national average. The cheapest is Sunderland (£4,565/yr).
- Which water company serves North East?
- In the included North East authorities, water and sewerage is provided by Northumbrian Water. Areas where the combined water + sewerage company is ambiguous are excluded from this ranking rather than guessed.
Compare with other regions on the national rankings, or read the methodology.
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Contains public sector information published by Ofgem · Water UK / Ofwat · MHCLG and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Ofgem energy price cap, Water UK / Ofwat water bills, MHCLG council tax (joined by Gera) (June 2026).