Energy prices in Newcastle 2026
Wondering how local energy costs compare? These figures give you a starting point, not a prediction of your own bill.
Newcastle 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle upon Tyne household actually uses (2,236 kWh of electricity and 10,607 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,743 a year (£145 a month). Locally, solar installations per 1,000 households is 45.0 (Great Britain: 68.1) and public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 122.3 (UK: 174.9).
Energy in Newcastle upon Tyne: the local picture
These figures are for the Newcastle upon Tyne council area, which includes Newcastle.
Estimate based on what a typical Newcastle upon Tyne household actually uses
£1,743/yr (£145/month)
2,236 kWh electricity (£794) + 10,607 kWh gas (£949, for homes on the gas grid) on North Eastern England cap rates — £20 more than the North Eastern England typical-use estimate below.
Typical electricity use
2,236 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
10,607 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
15.2%
Below Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
45.0
5,523 installations
Below Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
122.3
392 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
57.3%
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 Newcastle
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 Newcastle 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, rates checked 17 September 2026.
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 Newcastle shares its rates with every other town in North Eastern England, including Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Durham, Darlington, Gateshead and Hartlepool.
How Newcastle 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 Newcastle bill is an estimated £1 less than the GB average (£1,724) and £50 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Paying less than the cap in Newcastle
The cap figures above are the most a Newcastle 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 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 Newcastle?
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 Newcastle upon Tyne (2,236 kWh a year), the estimate is £794 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Newcastle?
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 Newcastle upon Tyne (10,607 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £949 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Newcastle?
Northern Powergrid runs the electricity network in Newcastle. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Newcastle than Leeds?
A typical household in Newcastle (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 £1,743 a year in Newcastle (Newcastle upon Tyne) and £1,761 in Leeds (Leeds).
How many homes in Newcastle have solar panels?
Newcastle upon Tyne had 5,523 solar panel installations — 45.0 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).