Energy Prices in Solihull 2026
Solihull is in Ofgem's West 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 Solihull household pays about £1,708 a year (£142 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes West Midlands the 4th cheapest of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £16 less than the GB average and £36 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 57.23p a day is the 5th most expensive. Based on what a typical Solihull household actually uses (2,710 kWh of electricity and 11,356 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,908 a year (£159 a month). Locally, public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 277.5 (UK: 174.9) and homes not on the gas grid is 8.5% (Great Britain: 16.0%).
Average gas and electricity bill in Solihull
Estimated monthly bill
£142
Estimated annual bill
£1,708
vs GB average
−£16
Estimates based on the West Midlands region's rates, not measured Solihull 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 £849/yr, gas £859/yr. Source: Ofgem.
Energy in Solihull: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical Solihull household actually uses
£1,908/yr (£159/month)
2,710 kWh electricity (£903) + 11,356 kWh gas (£1,006, for homes on the gas grid) on West Midlands cap rates — £200 more than the typical-use estimate above.
Typical electricity use
2,710 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
11,356 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
8.5%
Below Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
40.1
3,590 installations
Below Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
277.5
614 public chargers
Above UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
8.9%
Below England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
51.2%
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).
Your region
Electricity region: West 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 Solihull shares its rates with every other town in West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Telford, Walsall, Dudley, Shrewsbury and Hereford.
How Solihull compares
| Measure | West Midlands | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,708/yr | 4th cheapest |
| Electricity unit rate | 25.60p/kWh | 3rd cheapest |
| Electricity standing charge | 57.23p/day | 5th most expensive |
A typical Solihull bill is an estimated £16 less than the GB average (£1,724) and £36 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Energy deals in Solihull
The cap figures above are the most a Solihull 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 West 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.
Standing charge calculator
What daily charges cost you over a year.
Energy bill calculator
Your bill from your own usage.
Power cut risk checker
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity bill in Solihull?
Based on Ofgem's West Midlands cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (25.60p/kWh and 57.23p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £849 a year for electricity, about £71 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in Solihull (2,710 kWh a year), the estimate is £903 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Solihull?
On the same West Midlands cap rates, a typical household using 9,500 kWh of gas a year would pay an estimated £859 a year, about £72 a month. Based on typical local gas use in Solihull (11,356 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £1,006 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Solihull?
National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the electricity network in Solihull. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Solihull than Leicester?
A typical household in Solihull (West Midlands) would pay an estimated £1,708 a year, compared with £1,672 in Leicester (East Midlands) — £36 more than Leicester, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,908 a year in Solihull (Solihull) and £1,772 in Leicester (Leicester).
How many homes in Solihull have solar panels?
Solihull had 3,590 solar panel installations — 40.1 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).