Energy Prices in Darlington 2026
Darlington is in Ofgem's North Eastern England region, where the local electricity network is run by Northern Powergrid. Using that region's capped rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026, we estimate a typical Darlington household pays about £1,722 a year (£144 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes North Eastern England the 7th most expensive of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £1 less than the GB average and £50 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 61.58p a day is the 3rd most expensive. Based on what a typical Darlington household actually uses (2,266 kWh of electricity and 10,325 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,728 a year (£144 a month). Locally, homes not on the gas grid is 5.9% (Great Britain: 16.0%) and public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 143.1 (UK: 174.9).
Average gas and electricity bill in Darlington
Estimated monthly bill
£144
Estimated annual bill
£1,722
vs GB average
−£1
Estimates based on the North Eastern England region's rates, not measured Darlington 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 £861/yr, gas £861/yr. Source: Ofgem.
Energy in Darlington: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical Darlington household actually uses
£1,728/yr (£144/month)
2,266 kWh electricity (£802) + 10,325 kWh gas (£926, for homes on the gas grid) on North Eastern England cap rates — £6 more than the typical-use estimate above.
Typical electricity use
2,266 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
10,325 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
5.9%
Below Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
62.3
3,045 installations
Below Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
143.1
161 public chargers
Below UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
9.5%
Below England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
50.4%
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 Eastern England
Network operator: Northern Powergrid — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so Darlington shares its rates with every other town in North Eastern England, including Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Durham, Gateshead and Hartlepool.
How Darlington compares
| Measure | North Eastern England | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,722/yr | 7th most expensive |
| Electricity unit rate | 25.46p/kWh | 2nd cheapest |
| Electricity standing charge | 61.58p/day | 3rd most expensive |
A typical Darlington bill is an estimated £1 less than the GB average (£1,724) and £50 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Energy deals in Darlington
The cap figures above are the most a Darlington 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 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.
Energy bill calculator
Your bill from your own usage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity bill in Darlington?
Based on Ofgem's North Eastern England cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (25.46p/kWh and 61.58p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £861 a year for electricity, about £72 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in Darlington (2,266 kWh a year), the estimate is £802 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Darlington?
On the same North Eastern England cap rates, a typical household using 9,500 kWh of gas a year would pay an estimated £861 a year, about £72 a month. Based on typical local gas use in Darlington (10,325 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £926 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Darlington?
Northern Powergrid runs the electricity network in Darlington. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Darlington than Leeds?
A typical household in Darlington (North Eastern England) would pay an estimated £1,722 a year, compared with £1,724 in Leeds (Yorkshire) — £2 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 £1,728 a year in Darlington (Darlington) and £1,761 in Leeds (Leeds).
How many homes in Darlington have solar panels?
Darlington had 3,045 solar panel installations — 62.3 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).