Energy Prices in Canterbury 2026
Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury household actually uses (2,444 kWh of electricity and 9,682 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,734 a year (£145 a month). Locally, homes not on the gas grid is 12.9% (Great Britain: 16.0%) and solar installations per 1,000 households is 79.3 (Great Britain: 68.1).
Average gas and electricity bill in Canterbury
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 Canterbury 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.
Energy in Canterbury: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical Canterbury household actually uses
£1,734/yr (£145/month)
2,444 kWh electricity (£848) + 9,682 kWh gas (£886, for homes on the gas grid) on South Eastern England cap rates — the same as the typical-use estimate above.
Typical electricity use
2,444 kWh/yr
In line with Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
9,682 kWh/yr
In line with Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
12.9%
Below Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
79.3
5,057 installations
Above Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
162.2
263 public chargers
Below UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
9.2%
Below England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
52.1%
In line with 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: 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 Canterbury shares its rates with every other town in South Eastern England, including Brighton, Maidstone, Crawley, Eastbourne and Hastings.
How Canterbury 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 Canterbury bill is an estimated £11 more than the GB average (£1,724) and £62 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Energy deals in Canterbury
The cap figures above are the most a Canterbury 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 South Eastern 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.
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Your bill from your own usage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity bill in Canterbury?
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 Canterbury (2,444 kWh a year), the estimate is £848 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Canterbury?
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 Canterbury (9,682 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £886 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Canterbury?
UK Power Networks runs the electricity network in Canterbury. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Canterbury than London?
A typical household in Canterbury (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 £1,734 a year in Canterbury (Canterbury) and £1,708 in London (London).
How many homes in Canterbury have solar panels?
Canterbury had 5,057 solar panel installations — 79.3 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).