The table below shows average business electricity and gas prices in Bolton based on energy consumption.
In 2021, the average price for business electricity across the UK was 15.08 p/kWh (incl CCL). The average price for business gas was 3.073 p/kWh (incl CCL). The data comes from Gov.uk.
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Bolton Business Electricity Rates
| Business Size | Annual Consumption | Average Electricity Unit Cost (incl CCL) |
| Very Small | Under 20,000 kWh | 17.99 p/kWh |
| Small | 20,000 – 499,000 kWh | 16.25 p/kWh |
| Small / Medium | 500,000 – 1,999,000 kWh | 15.75 p/kWh |
| Medium | 2,000,000 – 19,999,000 kWh | 14.30 p/kWh |
| Large | 20,000,000 – 69,999,000 kWh | 14.08 p/kWh |
| Very Large | 70,000,000 – 150,000,000 kWh | 13.84 p/kWh |
| Extra Large | Over 150,000,000 kWh | 14.18 p/kWh |
Bolton Business Gas Rates
| Business Size | Annual Consumption | Average Gas Unit Cost (incl CCL) |
| Very Small | Under 278,000 kWh | 4.842 p/kWh |
| Small | 278,000 – 2,777,000 kWh | 3.012 p/kWh |
| Medium | 2,778,000 – 27,777,000 kWh | 3.048 p/kWh |
| Large | 27,778,000 – 277,777,000 kWh | 2.486 p/kWh |
| Very Large | Over 277,778,000 kWh | 2.592 p/kWh |
Bolton Business Stats
The business statistics for Bolton come from the ONS.
Number of Businesses By Revenue in Bolton
| Annual Turnover (£000’s) | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-49 | 1330 | 12.59% |
| 50-99 | 2880 | 27.26% |
| 100-249 | 3345 | 31.66% |
| 250-499 | 1320 | 12.49% |
| 500-999 | 770 | 7.29% |
| 1000-1999 | 395 | 3.74% |
| 2000-4999 | 300 | 2.84% |
| 5000-9999 | 110 | 1.04% |
| 10000-49999 | 90 | 0.85% |
| 50000+ | 25 | 0.24% |
Number of Businesses by Number of Employees in Bolton
| Number of Employees | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 8260 | 78.18% |
| 5-9 | 1190 | 11.26% |
| 10-19 | 605 | 5.73% |
| 20-49 | 305 | 2.89% |
| 50-99 | 105 | 0.99% |
| 100-249 | 65 | 0.62% |
| 250+ | 35 | 0.33% |
Number of Businesses By Industry in Bolton
| Industry | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 80 | 0.76% |
| Production | 730 | 6.91% |
| Construction | 1305 | 12.35% |
| Motor trades | 390 | 3.69% |
| Wholesale | 530 | 5.02% |
| Retail | 1225 | 11.59% |
| Transport & Storage (inc postal) | 1030 | 9.75% |
| Accommodation & food services | 660 | 6.25% |
| Information & communication | 455 | 4.31% |
| Finance & insurance | 215 | 2.04% |
| Property | 345 | 3.27% |
| Professional, scientific & technical | 1305 | 12.35% |
| Business administration & support services | 895 | 8.47% |
| Public administration & defence | 5 | 0.05% |
| Education | 150 | 1.42% |
| Health | 605 | 5.73% |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation & other services | 640 | 6.06% |
Please note the stats above only include VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises.