Energy prices in Southampton 2026
Wondering how local energy costs compare? These figures give you a starting point, not a prediction of your own bill.
Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton household actually uses (2,512 kWh of electricity and 8,621 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,650 a year (£138 a month). Locally, homes not on the gas grid is 26.3% (Great Britain: 16.0%) and public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 69.8 (UK: 174.9).
Energy in Southampton: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical Southampton household actually uses
£1,650/yr (£138/month)
2,512 kWh electricity (£839) + 8,621 kWh gas (£811, for homes on the gas grid) on Southern England cap rates — £69 less than the Southern England typical-use estimate below.
Typical electricity use
2,512 kWh/yr
In line with Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
8,621 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
26.3%
Above Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
49.7
5,089 installations
Below Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
69.8
181 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
52.9%
In line with 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 Southampton
Estimated monthly bill
£143
Estimated annual bill
£1,719
vs GB average
−£5
Estimates based on the Southern England region's rates, not measured Southampton 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 Southampton shares its rates with every other town in Southern England, including Portsmouth, Oxford, Reading, Basingstoke and Slough.
How Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton
The cap figures above are the most a Southampton 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 Southampton?
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 Southampton (2,512 kWh a year), the estimate is £839 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Southampton?
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 Southampton (8,621 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £811 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Southampton?
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) runs the electricity network in Southampton. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Southampton than Bristol?
A typical household in Southampton (Southern England) would pay an estimated £1,719 a year, compared with £1,746 in Bristol (South Western England) — £27 less than Bristol, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,650 a year in Southampton (Southampton) and £1,645 in Bristol (Bristol).
How many homes in Southampton have solar panels?
Southampton had 5,089 solar panel installations — 49.7 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).