Energy Prices in Barnsley 2026
Barnsley is in Ofgem's Yorkshire region, where the local electricity network is run by Northern Powergrid. Using that region's capped rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026, we estimate a typical Barnsley household pays about £1,724 a year (£144 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes Yorkshire the 6th most expensive of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £1 more than the GB average and £52 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 61.67p a day is the 2nd most expensive. Based on what a typical Barnsley household actually uses (2,278 kWh of electricity and 9,782 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,690 a year (£141 a month). Locally, homes not on the gas grid is 4.1% (Great Britain: 16.0%) and public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 82.6 (UK: 174.9).
Average gas and electricity bill in Barnsley
Estimated monthly bill
£144
Estimated annual bill
£1,724
vs GB average
+£1
Estimates based on the Yorkshire region's rates, not measured Barnsley bills: Ofgem's capped Direct Debit rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 × Ofgem's typical use of 2,500 kWh electricity and 9,500 kWh gas a year. Electricity £865/yr, gas £859/yr. Source: Ofgem.
Energy in Barnsley: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical Barnsley household actually uses
£1,690/yr (£141/month)
2,278 kWh electricity (£808) + 9,782 kWh gas (£881, for homes on the gas grid) on Yorkshire cap rates — £35 less than the typical-use estimate above.
Typical electricity use
2,278 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
9,782 kWh/yr
In line with Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
4.1%
Below Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
78.1
8,445 installations
Above Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
82.6
208 public chargers
Below UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
11.9%
Above England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
48.1%
Below England (53.3%)
Sources: DESNZ, Subnational electricity consumption statistics (2024); DESNZ, Subnational gas consumption statistics (weather-corrected) (2024); DESNZ, Subnational estimates of properties not connected to the gas network (2024); DESNZ, Renewable electricity by local authority (number of solar PV installations) (End of 2025); Department for Transport, Electric vehicle charging infrastructure statistics (table EVCI0102) (1 July 2026); DESNZ, Sub-regional fuel poverty data 2026 (LILEE measure) (2024); ONS, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Band C or above, England and Wales (Up to March 2025).
Your region
Electricity region: Yorkshire
Network operator: Northern Powergrid — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so Barnsley shares its rates with every other town in Yorkshire, including Leeds, Sheffield, York, Hull, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Halifax, Harrogate and Grimsby.
How Barnsley compares
| Measure | Yorkshire | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,724/yr | 6th most expensive |
| Electricity unit rate | 25.60p/kWh | 3rd cheapest |
| Electricity standing charge | 61.67p/day | 2nd most expensive |
A typical Barnsley bill is an estimated £1 more than the GB average (£1,724) and £52 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Energy deals in Barnsley
The cap figures above are the most a Barnsley supplier can charge on a standard variable tariff. A fixed deal priced below these rates is the way to pay less.
- Check your current rate — compare the unit rate (p/kWh) and standing charge on your bill with the Yorkshire figures above.
- Compare fixed vs variable — fixed deals lock in your price, variable follow the price cap.
- Look at the whole price, not just the headline rate. Standing charges add up.
- Watch exit fees on fixed tariffs before you switch.
- Switch online — your supply is never interrupted.
Standing charge calculator
What daily charges cost you over a year.
Energy bill calculator
Your bill from your own usage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity bill in Barnsley?
Based on Ofgem's Yorkshire cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (25.60p/kWh and 61.67p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £865 a year for electricity, about £72 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in Barnsley (2,278 kWh a year), the estimate is £808 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Barnsley?
On the same Yorkshire cap rates, a typical household using 9,500 kWh of gas a year would pay an estimated £859 a year, about £72 a month. Based on typical local gas use in Barnsley (9,782 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £881 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Barnsley?
Northern Powergrid runs the electricity network in Barnsley. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Barnsley than Manchester?
A typical household in Barnsley (Yorkshire) would pay an estimated £1,724 a year, compared with £1,684 in Manchester (North Western England) — £40 more than Manchester, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,690 a year in Barnsley (Barnsley) and £1,695 in Manchester (Manchester).
How many homes in Barnsley have solar panels?
Barnsley had 8,445 solar panel installations — 78.1 per 1,000 households, above the Great Britain figure of 68.1 (DESNZ, Renewable electricity by local authority (number of solar PV installations), End of 2025).