Energy prices in Manchester 2026
Wondering how local energy costs compare? These figures give you a starting point, not a prediction of your own bill.
Manchester is in Ofgem's North Western England region, where the local electricity network is run by Electricity North West. Using that region's capped rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026, we estimate a typical Manchester household pays about £1,684 a year (£140 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes North Western England the 2nd cheapest of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £39 less than the GB average and £12 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 45.68p a day is the 2nd cheapest. Based on what a typical Manchester household actually uses (2,606 kWh of electricity and 9,271 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,695 a year (£141 a month). Locally, homes not on the gas grid is 25.0% (Great Britain: 16.0%) and public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 128.2 (UK: 174.9).
Energy in Manchester: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical Manchester household actually uses
£1,695/yr (£141/month)
2,606 kWh electricity (£857) + 9,271 kWh gas (£838, for homes on the gas grid) on North Western England cap rates — £10 more than the North Western England typical-use estimate below.
Typical electricity use
2,606 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
9,271 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
25.0%
Above Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
52.1
11,177 installations
Below Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
128.2
756 public chargers
Below UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
12.0%
Above England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
64.0%
Above England (53.3%)
Many homes here aren't on the gas grid and heat with electricity, oil or LPG. Electric heating cost calculator
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 Manchester
Estimated monthly bill
£140
Estimated annual bill
£1,684
vs GB average
−£39
Estimates based on the North Western England region's rates, not measured Manchester 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 £829/yr, gas £856/yr. Source: Ofgem, rates checked 17 September 2026.
Your region
Electricity region: North Western England
Network operator: Electricity North West — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so Manchester shares its rates with every other town in North Western England, including Preston, Blackpool, Bolton, Stockport, Blackburn, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan, Lancaster and Carlisle.
How Manchester compares
| Measure | North Western England | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,684/yr | 2nd cheapest |
| Electricity unit rate | 26.49p/kWh | 7th most expensive |
| Electricity standing charge | 45.68p/day | 2nd cheapest |
A typical Manchester bill is an estimated £39 less than the GB average (£1,724) and £12 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Paying less than the cap in Manchester
The cap figures above are the most a Manchester 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 North Western 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 Manchester?
Based on Ofgem's North Western England cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (26.49p/kWh and 45.68p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £829 a year for electricity, about £69 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in Manchester (2,606 kWh a year), the estimate is £857 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Manchester?
On the same North Western England cap rates, a typical household using 9,500 kWh of gas a year would pay an estimated £856 a year, about £71 a month. Based on typical local gas use in Manchester (9,271 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £838 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Manchester?
Electricity North West runs the electricity network in Manchester. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Manchester than Leeds?
A typical household in Manchester (North Western England) would pay an estimated £1,684 a year, compared with £1,724 in Leeds (Yorkshire) — £40 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 £1,695 a year in Manchester (Manchester) and £1,761 in Leeds (Leeds).
How many homes in Manchester have solar panels?
Manchester had 11,177 solar panel installations — 52.1 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).