Energy Prices in Blackburn 2026
Blackburn is in Ofgem's North Western England region, where the local electricity network is run by Electricity North West. Using that region's capped rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026, we estimate a typical Blackburn household pays about £1,684 a year (£140 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes North Western England the 2nd cheapest of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £39 less than the GB average and £12 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 45.68p a day is the 2nd cheapest. Based on what a typical Blackburn with Darwen household actually uses (2,409 kWh of electricity and 10,768 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,760 a year (£147 a month). Locally, homes not on the gas grid is 3.3% (Great Britain: 16.0%) and public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 79.4 (UK: 174.9).
Average gas and electricity bill in Blackburn
Estimated monthly bill
£140
Estimated annual bill
£1,684
vs GB average
−£39
Estimates based on the North Western England region's rates, not measured Blackburn 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 £829/yr, gas £856/yr. Source: Ofgem.
Energy in Blackburn with Darwen: the local picture
These figures are for the Blackburn with Darwen council area, which includes Blackburn.
Estimate based on what a typical Blackburn with Darwen household actually uses
£1,760/yr (£147/month)
2,409 kWh electricity (£805) + 10,768 kWh gas (£955, for homes on the gas grid) on North Western England cap rates — £76 more than the typical-use estimate above.
Typical electricity use
2,409 kWh/yr
In line with Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
10,768 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
3.3%
Below Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
62.4
3,667 installations
Below Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
79.4
129 public chargers
Below UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
11.7%
Above England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
46.8%
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: North Western England
Network operator: Electricity North West — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so Blackburn shares its rates with every other town in North Western England, including Manchester, Preston, Blackpool, Bolton, Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan, Lancaster and Carlisle.
How Blackburn compares
| Measure | North Western England | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,684/yr | 2nd cheapest |
| Electricity unit rate | 26.49p/kWh | 7th most expensive |
| Electricity standing charge | 45.68p/day | 2nd cheapest |
A typical Blackburn bill is an estimated £39 less than the GB average (£1,724) and £12 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Energy deals in Blackburn
The cap figures above are the most a Blackburn 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 North Western England 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 Blackburn?
Based on Ofgem's North Western England cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (26.49p/kWh and 45.68p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £829 a year for electricity, about £69 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in Blackburn with Darwen (2,409 kWh a year), the estimate is £805 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Blackburn?
On the same North Western England cap rates, a typical household using 9,500 kWh of gas a year would pay an estimated £856 a year, about £71 a month. Based on typical local gas use in Blackburn with Darwen (10,768 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £955 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Blackburn?
Electricity North West runs the electricity network in Blackburn. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Blackburn than Leeds?
A typical household in Blackburn (North Western England) would pay an estimated £1,684 a year, compared with £1,724 in Leeds (Yorkshire) — £40 less than Leeds, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,760 a year in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) and £1,761 in Leeds (Leeds).
How many homes in Blackburn have solar panels?
Blackburn with Darwen had 3,667 solar panel installations — 62.4 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).