Energy prices in Cambridge 2026
Wondering how local energy costs compare? These figures give you a starting point, not a prediction of your own bill.
Cambridge is in Ofgem's 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 Cambridge household pays about £1,713 a year (£143 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes Eastern England the 5th cheapest of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £11 less than the GB average and £41 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 51.84p a day is the 5th cheapest. Based on what a typical Cambridge household actually uses (2,247 kWh of electricity and 9,564 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,651 a year (£138 a month). Locally, public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 312.7 (UK: 174.9) and solar installations per 1,000 households is 97.7 (Great Britain: 68.1).
Energy in Cambridge: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical Cambridge household actually uses
£1,651/yr (£138/month)
2,247 kWh electricity (£787) + 9,564 kWh gas (£864, for homes on the gas grid) on Eastern England cap rates — £62 less than the Eastern England typical-use estimate below.
Typical electricity use
2,247 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
9,564 kWh/yr
In line with Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
21.1%
Above Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
97.7
5,120 installations
Above Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
312.7
467 public chargers
Above UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
10.5%
Above England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
65.6%
Above 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 Cambridge
Estimated monthly bill
£143
Estimated annual bill
£1,713
vs GB average
−£11
Estimates based on the Eastern England region's rates, not measured Cambridge 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 £854/yr, gas £859/yr. Source: Ofgem, rates checked 17 September 2026.
Your region
Electricity region: 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 Cambridge shares its rates with every other town in Eastern England, including Norwich, Ipswich, Colchester, Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea and Stevenage.
How Cambridge compares
| Measure | Eastern England | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,713/yr | 5th cheapest |
| Electricity unit rate | 26.61p/kWh | 3rd most expensive |
| Electricity standing charge | 51.84p/day | 5th cheapest |
A typical Cambridge bill is an estimated £11 less than the GB average (£1,724) and £41 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Paying less than the cap in Cambridge
The cap figures above are the most a Cambridge 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 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 Cambridge?
Based on Ofgem's Eastern England cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (26.61p/kWh and 51.84p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £854 a year for electricity, about £71 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in Cambridge (2,247 kWh a year), the estimate is £787 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Cambridge?
On the same Eastern England 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 Cambridge (9,564 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £864 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Cambridge?
UK Power Networks runs the electricity network in Cambridge. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Cambridge than London?
A typical household in Cambridge (Eastern England) would pay an estimated £1,713 a year, compared with £1,706 in London (London) — £7 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 £1,651 a year in Cambridge (Cambridge) and £1,708 in London (London).
How many homes in Cambridge have solar panels?
Cambridge had 5,120 solar panel installations — 97.7 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).