Energy prices in York 2026
Wondering how local energy costs compare? These figures give you a starting point, not a prediction of your own bill.
York is in Ofgem's Yorkshire region, where the local electricity network is run by Northern Powergrid. Using that region's capped rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026, we estimate a typical York household pays about £1,724 a year (£144 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes Yorkshire the 6th most expensive of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £1 more than the GB average and £52 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 61.67p a day is the 2nd most expensive. Based on what a typical York household actually uses (2,408 kWh of electricity and 10,436 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,775 a year (£148 a month). Locally, public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 115.6 (UK: 174.9) and homes not on the gas grid is 12.7% (Great Britain: 16.0%).
Energy in York: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical York household actually uses
£1,775/yr (£148/month)
2,408 kWh electricity (£842) + 10,436 kWh gas (£933, for homes on the gas grid) on Yorkshire cap rates — £50 more than the Yorkshire typical-use estimate below.
Typical electricity use
2,408 kWh/yr
In line with Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
10,436 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
12.7%
Below Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
64.2
5,487 installations
Below Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
115.6
242 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
49.5%
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).
Average gas and electricity bill in York
Estimated monthly bill
£144
Estimated annual bill
£1,724
vs GB average
+£1
Estimates based on the Yorkshire region's rates, not measured York 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 £865/yr, gas £859/yr. Source: Ofgem, rates checked 17 September 2026.
Your region
Electricity region: Yorkshire
Network operator: Northern Powergrid — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so York shares its rates with every other town in Yorkshire, including Leeds, Sheffield, Hull, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley, Halifax, Harrogate and Grimsby.
How York compares
| Measure | Yorkshire | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,724/yr | 6th most expensive |
| Electricity unit rate | 25.60p/kWh | 3rd cheapest |
| Electricity standing charge | 61.67p/day | 2nd most expensive |
A typical York bill is an estimated £1 more than the GB average (£1,724) and £52 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Paying less than the cap in York
The cap figures above are the most a York 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 Yorkshire 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 York?
Based on Ofgem's Yorkshire cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (25.60p/kWh and 61.67p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £865 a year for electricity, about £72 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in York (2,408 kWh a year), the estimate is £842 a year.
What is the average gas bill in York?
On the same Yorkshire 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 York (10,436 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £933 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in York?
Northern Powergrid runs the electricity network in York. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in York than Newcastle?
A typical household in York (Yorkshire) would pay an estimated £1,724 a year, compared with £1,722 in Newcastle (North Eastern England) — £2 more than Newcastle, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,775 a year in York (York) and £1,743 in Newcastle (Newcastle upon Tyne).
How many homes in York have solar panels?
York had 5,487 solar panel installations — 64.2 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).