Energy prices in Oxford 2026
Wondering how local energy costs compare? These figures give you a starting point, not a prediction of your own bill.
Oxford is in Ofgem's Southern England region, where the local electricity network is run by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN). Using that region's capped rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026, we estimate a typical Oxford household pays about £1,719 a year (£143 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes Southern England the 7th cheapest of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £5 less than the GB average and £47 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 47.81p a day is the 3rd cheapest. Based on what a typical Oxford household actually uses (2,484 kWh of electricity and 10,502 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,796 a year (£150 a month). Locally, solar installations per 1,000 households is 57.0 (Great Britain: 68.1) and homes not on the gas grid is 18.5% (Great Britain: 16.0%).
Energy in Oxford: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical Oxford household actually uses
£1,796/yr (£150/month)
2,484 kWh electricity (£832) + 10,502 kWh gas (£964, for homes on the gas grid) on Southern England cap rates — £78 more than the Southern England typical-use estimate below.
Typical electricity use
2,484 kWh/yr
In line with Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
10,502 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
18.5%
Above Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
57.0
3,149 installations
Below Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
167.4
278 public chargers
Below UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
10.6%
Above England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
58.4%
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 Oxford
Estimated monthly bill
£143
Estimated annual bill
£1,719
vs GB average
−£5
Estimates based on the Southern England region's rates, not measured Oxford 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 £836/yr, gas £883/yr. Source: Ofgem, rates checked 17 September 2026.
Your region
Electricity region: Southern England
Network operator: Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so Oxford shares its rates with every other town in Southern England, including Southampton, Portsmouth, Reading, Basingstoke and Slough.
How Oxford compares
| Measure | Southern England | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,719/yr | 7th cheapest |
| Electricity unit rate | 26.47p/kWh | 7th cheapest |
| Electricity standing charge | 47.81p/day | 3rd cheapest |
A typical Oxford bill is an estimated £5 less than the GB average (£1,724) and £47 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Paying less than the cap in Oxford
The cap figures above are the most a Oxford 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 Southern 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 Oxford?
Based on Ofgem's Southern England cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (26.47p/kWh and 47.81p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £836 a year for electricity, about £70 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in Oxford (2,484 kWh a year), the estimate is £832 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Oxford?
On the same Southern England cap rates, a typical household using 9,500 kWh of gas a year would pay an estimated £883 a year, about £74 a month. Based on typical local gas use in Oxford (10,502 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £964 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Oxford?
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) runs the electricity network in Oxford. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Oxford than Birmingham?
A typical household in Oxford (Southern England) would pay an estimated £1,719 a year, compared with £1,708 in Birmingham (West Midlands) — £11 more than Birmingham, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,796 a year in Oxford (Oxford) and £1,860 in Birmingham (Birmingham).
How many homes in Oxford have solar panels?
Oxford had 3,149 solar panel installations — 57.0 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).