Energy prices in Leicester 2026
Wondering how local energy costs compare? These figures give you a starting point, not a prediction of your own bill.
Leicester is in Ofgem's East Midlands region, where the local electricity network is run by National Grid Electricity Distribution. Using that region's capped rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026, we estimate a typical Leicester household pays about £1,672 a year (£139 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes East Midlands the cheapest of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £52 less than the GB average. Its electricity standing charge of 51.45p a day is the 4th cheapest. Based on what a typical Leicester household actually uses (2,399 kWh of electricity and 11,111 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,772 a year (£148 a month). Locally, public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 88.1 (UK: 174.9) and households in fuel poverty is 13.3% (England: 9.9%).
Energy in Leicester: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical Leicester household actually uses
£1,772/yr (£148/month)
2,399 kWh electricity (£796) + 11,111 kWh gas (£976, for homes on the gas grid) on East Midlands cap rates — £100 more than the East Midlands typical-use estimate below.
Typical electricity use
2,399 kWh/yr
In line with Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
11,111 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
16.0%
In line with Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
62.7
7,994 installations
Below Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
88.1
342 public chargers
Below UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
13.3%
Above England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
42.8%
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).
Average gas and electricity bill in Leicester
Estimated monthly bill
£139
Estimated annual bill
£1,672
vs GB average
−£52
Estimates based on the East Midlands region's rates, not measured Leicester 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 £822/yr, gas £850/yr. Source: Ofgem, rates checked 17 September 2026.
Your region
Electricity region: East Midlands
Network operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so Leicester shares its rates with every other town in East Midlands, including Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln, Northampton, Mansfield and Loughborough.
How Leicester compares
| Measure | East Midlands | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,672/yr | cheapest |
| Electricity unit rate | 25.36p/kWh | cheapest |
| Electricity standing charge | 51.45p/day | 4th cheapest |
A typical Leicester bill is an estimated £52 less than the GB average (£1,724), and East Midlands is the cheapest region in Great Britain.
Paying less than the cap in Leicester
The cap figures above are the most a Leicester 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 East Midlands 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 Leicester?
Based on Ofgem's East Midlands cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (25.36p/kWh and 51.45p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £822 a year for electricity, about £68 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in Leicester (2,399 kWh a year), the estimate is £796 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Leicester?
On the same East Midlands cap rates, a typical household using 9,500 kWh of gas a year would pay an estimated £850 a year, about £71 a month. Based on typical local gas use in Leicester (11,111 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £976 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Leicester?
National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the electricity network in Leicester. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Leicester than Birmingham?
A typical household in Leicester (East Midlands) would pay an estimated £1,672 a year, compared with £1,708 in Birmingham (West Midlands) — £36 less than Birmingham, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,772 a year in Leicester (Leicester) and £1,860 in Birmingham (Birmingham).
How many homes in Leicester have solar panels?
Leicester had 7,994 solar panel installations — 62.7 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).