Energy Prices in Weston-super-Mare 2026
Weston-super-Mare is in Ofgem's South Western England 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 Weston-super-Mare household pays about £1,746 a year (£145 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes South Western England the 2nd most expensive of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £22 more than the GB average and £74 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 55.58p a day is the 6th most expensive. Based on what a typical North Somerset household actually uses (2,501 kWh of electricity and 8,817 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,691 a year (£141 a month). Locally, solar installations per 1,000 households is 139.1 (Great Britain: 68.1) and public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 107.3 (UK: 174.9).
Average gas and electricity bill in Weston-super-Mare
Estimated monthly bill
£145
Estimated annual bill
£1,746
vs GB average
+£22
Estimates based on the South Western England region's rates, not measured Weston-super-Mare 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 £867/yr, gas £878/yr. Source: Ofgem.
Energy in North Somerset: the local picture
These figures are for the North Somerset council area, which includes Weston-super-Mare.
Estimate based on what a typical North Somerset household actually uses
£1,691/yr (£141/month)
2,501 kWh electricity (£868) + 8,817 kWh gas (£823, for homes on the gas grid) on South Western England cap rates — £55 less than the typical-use estimate above.
Typical electricity use
2,501 kWh/yr
In line with Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
8,817 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
13.0%
Below Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
139.1
13,161 installations
Above Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
107.3
241 public chargers
Below UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
8.4%
Below England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
54.7%
In line with 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: South Western England
Network operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so Weston-super-Mare shares its rates with every other town in South Western England, including Bristol, Plymouth, Exeter, Bath, Torquay, Taunton and Truro.
How Weston-super-Mare compares
| Measure | South Western England | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,746/yr | 2nd most expensive |
| Electricity unit rate | 26.58p/kWh | 5th most expensive |
| Electricity standing charge | 55.58p/day | 6th most expensive |
A typical Weston-super-Mare bill is an estimated £22 more than the GB average (£1,724) and £74 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Energy deals in Weston-super-Mare
The cap figures above are the most a Weston-super-Mare 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 South Western England 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity bill in Weston-super-Mare?
Based on Ofgem's South Western England cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (26.58p/kWh and 55.58p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £867 a year for electricity, about £72 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in North Somerset (2,501 kWh a year), the estimate is £868 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Weston-super-Mare?
On the same South Western England cap rates, a typical household using 9,500 kWh of gas a year would pay an estimated £878 a year, about £73 a month. Based on typical local gas use in North Somerset (8,817 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £823 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Weston-super-Mare?
National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the electricity network in Weston-super-Mare. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Weston-super-Mare than Cardiff?
A typical household in Weston-super-Mare (South Western England) would pay an estimated £1,746 a year, compared with £1,744 in Cardiff (Southern Wales) — £2 more than Cardiff, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,691 a year in Weston-super-Mare (North Somerset) and £1,693 in Cardiff (Cardiff).
How many homes in Weston-super-Mare have solar panels?
North Somerset had 13,161 solar panel installations — 139.1 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).