Energy prices in Birmingham 2026
Wondering how local energy costs compare? These figures give you a starting point, not a prediction of your own bill.
Birmingham is in Ofgem's West Midlands region, where the local electricity network is run by National Grid Electricity Distribution. Using that region's capped rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026, we estimate a typical Birmingham household pays about £1,708 a year (£142 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes West Midlands the 4th cheapest of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £16 less than the GB average and £36 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 57.23p a day is the 5th most expensive. Based on what a typical Birmingham household actually uses (2,587 kWh of electricity and 11,144 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,860 a year (£155 a month). Locally, solar installations per 1,000 households is 35.2 (Great Britain: 68.1) and households in fuel poverty is 13.8% (England: 9.9%).
Energy in Birmingham: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical Birmingham household actually uses
£1,860/yr (£155/month)
2,587 kWh electricity (£871) + 11,144 kWh gas (£989, for homes on the gas grid) on West Midlands cap rates — £152 more than the West Midlands typical-use estimate below.
Typical electricity use
2,587 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
11,144 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
14.4%
Below Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
35.2
14,926 installations
Below Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
135.2
1,600 public chargers
Below UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
13.8%
Above England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
47.2%
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).
Average gas and electricity bill in Birmingham
Estimated monthly bill
£142
Estimated annual bill
£1,708
vs GB average
−£16
Estimates based on the West Midlands region's rates, not measured Birmingham 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 £849/yr, gas £859/yr. Source: Ofgem, rates checked 17 September 2026.
Your region
Electricity region: West Midlands
Network operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so Birmingham shares its rates with every other town in West Midlands, including Coventry, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Telford, Walsall, Dudley, Solihull, Shrewsbury and Hereford.
How Birmingham compares
| Measure | West Midlands | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,708/yr | 4th cheapest |
| Electricity unit rate | 25.60p/kWh | 3rd cheapest |
| Electricity standing charge | 57.23p/day | 5th most expensive |
A typical Birmingham bill is an estimated £16 less than the GB average (£1,724) and £36 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Paying less than the cap in Birmingham
The cap figures above are the most a Birmingham supplier can charge on a standard variable tariff. A fixed deal priced below these rates is the way to pay less: compare its unit rate and standing charge with the West Midlands figures, and check exit fees. Our switching guide covers the steps.
Work out my own billFrequently asked questions
What is the average electricity bill in Birmingham?
Based on Ofgem's West Midlands cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (25.60p/kWh and 57.23p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £849 a year for electricity, about £71 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in Birmingham (2,587 kWh a year), the estimate is £871 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Birmingham?
On the same West Midlands 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 Birmingham (11,144 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £989 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Birmingham?
National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the electricity network in Birmingham. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Birmingham than London?
A typical household in Birmingham (West Midlands) would pay an estimated £1,708 a year, compared with £1,706 in London (London) — £2 more than London, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,860 a year in Birmingham (Birmingham) and £1,708 in London (London).
How many homes in Birmingham have solar panels?
Birmingham had 14,926 solar panel installations — 35.2 per 1,000 households, below the Great Britain figure of 68.1 (DESNZ, Renewable electricity by local authority (number of solar PV installations), End of 2025).