The table below shows average business electricity and gas prices in Braintree based on energy consumption.
In Q3 2022, the average price for business electricity across the UK was 22.25 p/kWh (incl CCL). The average price for business gas was 6.74 p/kWh (incl CCL). The data comes from Gov.uk.
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Braintree Business Electricity Rates
| Business Size | Annual Consumption | Average Electricity Unit Cost (incl CCL) |
| Very Small | Under 20,000 kWh | 25.27 p/kWh |
| Small | 20,000 – 499,000 kWh | 25.00 p/kWh |
| Small / Medium | 500,000 – 1,999,000 kWh | 25.13 p/kWh |
| Medium | 2,000,000 – 19,999,000 kWh | 20.94 p/kWh |
| Large | 20,000,000 – 69,999,000 kWh | 19.92 p/kWh |
| Very Large | 70,000,000 – 150,000,000 kWh | 21.19 p/kWh |
| Extra Large | Over 150,000,000 kWh | 20.99 p/kWh |
Braintree Business Gas Rates
| Business Size | Annual Consumption | Average Gas Unit Cost (incl CCL) |
| Very Small | Under 278,000 kWh | 10.59 p/kWh |
| Small | 278,000 – 2,777,000 kWh | 5.68 p/kWh |
| Medium | 2,778,000 – 27,777,000 kWh | 5.70 p/kWh |
| Large | 27,778,000 – 277,777,000 kWh | 6.26 p/kWh |
| Very Large | Over 277,778,000 kWh | 6.39 p/kWh |
Braintree Business Stats
The business statistics for Braintree come from the ONS.
Number of Businesses By Revenue in Braintree
| Annual Turnover (£000’s) | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-49 | 890 | 13.33% |
| 50-99 | 1445 | 21.65% |
| 100-249 | 2260 | 33.86% |
| 250-499 | 825 | 12.36% |
| 500-999 | 525 | 7.87% |
| 1000-1999 | 300 | 4.49% |
| 2000-4999 | 240 | 3.6% |
| 5000-9999 | 100 | 1.5% |
| 10000-49999 | 75 | 1.12% |
| 50000+ | 15 | 0.22% |
Number of Businesses by Number of Employees in Braintree
| Number of Employees | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 5205 | 77.98% |
| 5-9 | 755 | 11.31% |
| 10-19 | 380 | 5.69% |
| 20-49 | 215 | 3.22% |
| 50-99 | 75 | 1.12% |
| 100-249 | 35 | 0.52% |
| 250+ | 10 | 0.15% |
Number of Businesses By Industry in Braintree
| Industry | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 355 | 5.32% |
| Production | 505 | 7.57% |
| Construction | 1270 | 19.03% |
| Motor trades | 245 | 3.67% |
| Wholesale | 310 | 4.64% |
| Retail | 330 | 4.94% |
| Transport & Storage (inc postal) | 300 | 4.49% |
| Accommodation & food services | 315 | 4.72% |
| Information & communication | 410 | 6.14% |
| Finance & insurance | 100 | 1.5% |
| Property | 190 | 2.85% |
| Professional, scientific & technical | 990 | 14.83% |
| Business administration & support services | 590 | 8.84% |
| Public administration & defence | 50 | 0.75% |
| Education | 115 | 1.72% |
| Health | 190 | 2.85% |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation & other services | 410 | 6.14% |
Please note the stats above only include VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises.