Energy Prices in Northampton 2026
Northampton 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 Northampton 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 West Northamptonshire household actually uses (2,656 kWh of electricity and 10,052 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,755 a year (£146 a month). Locally, public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 144.2 (UK: 174.9) and homes not on the gas grid is 13.8% (Great Britain: 16.0%).
Average gas and electricity bill in Northampton
Estimated monthly bill
£139
Estimated annual bill
£1,672
vs GB average
−£52
Estimates based on the East Midlands region's rates, not measured Northampton 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.
Energy in West Northamptonshire: the local picture
These figures are for the West Northamptonshire council area, which includes Northampton.
Estimate based on what a typical West Northamptonshire household actually uses
£1,755/yr (£146/month)
2,656 kWh electricity (£861) + 10,052 kWh gas (£893, for homes on the gas grid) on East Midlands cap rates — £83 more than the typical-use estimate above.
Typical electricity use
2,656 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
10,052 kWh/yr
In line with Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
13.8%
Below Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
75.8
13,085 installations
Above Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
144.2
634 public chargers
Below UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
9.8%
In line with 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).
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 Northampton shares its rates with every other town in East Midlands, including Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Lincoln, Mansfield and Loughborough.
How Northampton 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 Northampton bill is an estimated £52 less than the GB average (£1,724), and East Midlands is the cheapest region in Great Britain.
Energy deals in Northampton
The cap figures above are the most a Northampton 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 East Midlands 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.
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What daily charges cost you over a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity bill in Northampton?
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 West Northamptonshire (2,656 kWh a year), the estimate is £861 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Northampton?
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 West Northamptonshire (10,052 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £893 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Northampton?
National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the electricity network in Northampton. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Northampton than Coventry?
A typical household in Northampton (East Midlands) would pay an estimated £1,672 a year, compared with £1,708 in Coventry (West Midlands) — £36 less than Coventry, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,755 a year in Northampton (West Northamptonshire) and £1,718 in Coventry (Coventry).
How many homes in Northampton have solar panels?
West Northamptonshire had 13,085 solar panel installations — 75.8 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).