Energy prices in Brighton 2026
Wondering how local energy costs compare? These figures give you a starting point, not a prediction of your own bill.
Brighton is in Ofgem's South Eastern England region, where the local electricity network is run by UK Power Networks. Using that region's capped rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026, we estimate a typical Brighton household pays about £1,735 a year (£145 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes South Eastern England the 4th most expensive of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £11 more than the GB average and £62 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 52.32p a day is the 6th cheapest. Based on what a typical Brighton and Hove household actually uses (2,252 kWh of electricity and 8,715 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,605 a year (£134 a month). Locally, public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 283.2 (UK: 174.9) and solar installations per 1,000 households is 42.1 (Great Britain: 68.1).
Energy in Brighton and Hove: the local picture
These figures are for the Brighton and Hove council area, which includes Brighton.
Estimate based on what a typical Brighton and Hove household actually uses
£1,605/yr (£134/month)
2,252 kWh electricity (£796) + 8,715 kWh gas (£808, for homes on the gas grid) on South Eastern England cap rates — £130 less than the South Eastern England typical-use estimate below.
Typical electricity use
2,252 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
8,715 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
17.8%
Above Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
42.1
5,112 installations
Below Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
283.2
804 public chargers
Above UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
10.9%
Above England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
49.0%
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 Brighton
Estimated monthly bill
£145
Estimated annual bill
£1,735
vs GB average
+£11
Estimates based on the South Eastern England region's rates, not measured Brighton 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 £863/yr, gas £872/yr. Source: Ofgem, rates checked 17 September 2026.
Your region
Electricity region: South Eastern England
Network operator: UK Power Networks — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so Brighton shares its rates with every other town in South Eastern England, including Maidstone, Canterbury, Crawley, Eastbourne and Hastings.
How Brighton compares
| Measure | South Eastern England | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,735/yr | 4th most expensive |
| Electricity unit rate | 26.88p/kWh | 2nd most expensive |
| Electricity standing charge | 52.32p/day | 6th cheapest |
A typical Brighton bill is an estimated £11 more than the GB average (£1,724) and £62 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Paying less than the cap in Brighton
The cap figures above are the most a Brighton 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 South Eastern England 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 Brighton?
Based on Ofgem's South Eastern England cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (26.88p/kWh and 52.32p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £863 a year for electricity, about £72 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in Brighton and Hove (2,252 kWh a year), the estimate is £796 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Brighton?
On the same South Eastern England cap rates, a typical household using 9,500 kWh of gas a year would pay an estimated £872 a year, about £73 a month. Based on typical local gas use in Brighton and Hove (8,715 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £808 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Brighton?
UK Power Networks runs the electricity network in Brighton. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Brighton than London?
A typical household in Brighton (South Eastern England) would pay an estimated £1,735 a year, compared with £1,706 in London (London) — £28 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 £1,605 a year in Brighton (Brighton and Hove) and £1,708 in London (London).
How many homes in Brighton have solar panels?
Brighton and Hove had 5,112 solar panel installations — 42.1 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).